Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has led to tens of thousands of deaths on both sides and created Europe’s largest refugee wave since World War II. In this multimedia series marking the one-year anniversary of the conflict, we look at China’s response to what Russian President Vladimir Putin called a “special military operation” and its […]
India’s imports from China reach record high in 2022, trade deficit surges beyond $100 billion
India’s bilateral trade with China reached a record $135.98 billion in 2022, Chinese Customs data showed on January 13, 2023, driven by surging Indian imports of Chinese goods that were up by more than 21% last year… To read more: https://www.thehindu.com/news/international/indias-imports-from-china-reach-record-high-in-2022-trade-deficit-surges-beyond-100-billion/article66372861.ece SOURCE: THE HINDU
US-China trade hits record high despite rising tensions
Trade between the US and China hit a record high last year even as their diplomatic relations deteriorated. Imports and exports between the two countries totalled $690.6bn (£572.6bn) in 2022, official figures show. Relations between the countries have hit new lows in recent days after a Chinese balloon travelled across the US. Beijing denies US claims it […]
The stakes for trade with India
In his Aug. 15, 2022, speech — 75 years to the day after India declared its independence from the British Empire — Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi could hardly have been clearer: India intends to be a top global power well before the end of this century and already is emerging as a role model for other countries, big […]
U.S. inflation: Will scrapping China tariffs be the cure?
President Joe Biden’s decision to review the legacy of U.S.-China trade war started by his predecessor is now under the spotlight for reasons other than still tense relations between Washington and Beijing: inflation at home. The inflation rate hit a 40-year high in May as consumer prices surged 8.6%, the Department of Labor said on Friday. From gas […]
India bullish on Oz trade pact despite new govt
As India keeps a watch on the appointment of a new Australian trade minister, it is upbeat on the trade pact going through despite a change of government Down Under. The India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement (ECTA) signed last month is to be ratified by Australian parliament before it comes into force Indian officials […]
China’s trade with Belt and Road countries enjoys robust growth
China’s economic and trade ties with countries along the Belt and Road have strengthened significantly over the past decade, an official said Friday. “Despite the protracted COVID-19 pandemic and complicated international situation, the building of the Belt and Road Initiative continues to demonstrate strong resilience and vitality, injecting strong impetus into global openness and cooperation […]
China’s trade seen faltering in April as COVID curbs hit output
China’s export growth is expected to have slowed to a crawl in April as strict COVID-19 curbs hit production while imports likely extended declines, creating heavy headwinds for the world’s second-largest economy in the second quarter. The trade sector, which accounts for about a third of gross domestic product and employed 180 million people in […]
Why Chinese bankcard chips may not ease Putin’s economic pain
Cut off from international payments systems by Western-led sanctions, Russia has turned to China to obtain the microchips it needs to meet surging demand for its domestic bank cards. But while Chinese manufacturers may be able to provide a quick fix for Russia’s besieged financial institutions, they are unlikely to be able to substantially ease […]
Asia-Pacific stocks mixed as data shows China’s exports rose more than expected
Shares in Asia-Pacific were mixed on Wednesday as investors watched for market reaction to the release of Chinese trade data. New Zealand also hiked its rate by 50 basis points, its biggest increase in more than 20 years. Mainland China’s Shanghai composite slipped 0.82%, closing at 3,186.82 while the Shenzhen component dropped 1.601% to 11,568.17. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng index rose […]