Myanmar seems to have learned the lessons of China-back projects in Sri Lanka and Pakistan. Avoids walking into a debt trap. According to a top government official from Myanmar, the government is scaling back plans for a port project funded… Read More ›
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A weak yuan is one of China’s tools in its trade-war strategy
A weak yuan fits well into the ongoing global move of a loose monetary policy. Chinese policymakers have also made it very easy for investors to borrow and short-sell the yuan, which indicates that they are indirectly pushing down interest… Read More ›
Will retaliate if Washington takes further trade measures: Beijing
Given its trade surplus with the U.S., China will have to fight this trade very carefully. Beijing has let it be known that it is open to dialog. On Wednesday, in a move that is indicative of the economic impact… Read More ›
Solar panel glut leading to more cost effective installations globally
The glut has not only significantly diluted the impact of Trump’s tariffs but has also led to solar panel makers consolidating and expanding their market footprints through volume rather than margins. In recent weeks, the steep decline in the prices… Read More ›
China to invest more in infrastructure to offset trade war impacts on its economy
Chinese policymakers have ample room to boost fiscal outlays in government spending, with one of the options being sprucing up much-needed urban facilities, including parking lots and retirement homes, rather than plough in funds in mega projects. According to Chinese… Read More ›
U.S. economic growth could result in faster interest rates hike
Part of the reason why global markets are jittery is due to the chatter of U.S. economic data, for the second quarter, that is streaming in, which could easily cross current analysts’ forecasts of 4.1%. A higher growth rate is… Read More ›
China’s Ministry of Commerce opens anti-dumping probe against Stainless Steel imports from EU, South Korea, Japan and Indonesia
China’s import of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet and stainless steel billets jumped by 200% in 2017. On Monday, China’s Ministry of Commerce disclosed, it has begun an anti-dumping investigation into the import of hot-rolled stainless steel sheet and stainless steel… Read More ›
Policy debate on China’s monetary policy rages as economy faces strong headwinds
China will require an active and dynamic support system for its fiscal and regulatory policies so that it can mitigate the challenges posed by the deepening trade war with the United States. A slowdown in China’s economy due to its… Read More ›
WTO needs rules on forced transfer of technology: European Council President Donald Tusk
European Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker and European Council President Donald Tusk are in Beijing to meet Chinese Premier Li Keqiang for the annual China-EU leaders dialogue. On Monday, Donald Tusk, the President of the European Council stated, the World Trade… Read More ›
China registers highest trade surplus levels with U.S. in June since Dec. 2017
The data could potentially prolong and deepen the ongoing trade war. Official data from the U.S. shows, Beijing’s exports to the United States, have unexpectedly risen to record highs. China’s trade surplus with the U.S. peaked in June and could… Read More ›