Yantian port in Shenzhen, Guangdong

    China’s exports top expectations on strong sales to non-US markets

    Exports top expectations as non-US shipments lead amid high US tariffs Imports underperform, pointing to still-subdued domestic demand PMI surveys suggest exporters face challenging 2026 BEIJING, Dec 8 (Reuters) – China’s exports topped forecasts in November, driven by a surge in shipments to non-U.S. markets as manufacturers deepen trade ties with the rest of the…

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      Xi woos Macron with sightseeing trip, but little in the way of deals

      China’s Xi joins France’s Macron for trip to southwest China Rare for Chinese leader to accompany his guests beyond Beijing Macron overestimated what deals Xi could offer, analyst says China is constrained due to ongoing negotiations with US, EU BEIJING, Dec 5 (Reuters) – Chinese leader Xi Jinping accompanied French President Emmanuel Macron to Chengdu…

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      Dutch control of chipmaker Nexperia suspended as internal row rumbles on

      Dutch control of chipmaker Nexperia suspended as internal row rumbles on

      Dutch government suspends intervention at Nexperia Move follows talks with Chinese government Dutch Economy Minister cites goodwill gesture Talks between Netherlands and China to continue Nexperia chip shortages hit auto supply chains, production AMSTERDAM, Nov 19 (Reuters) – The Dutch government said on Wednesday it was suspending its intervention at computer chipmaker Nexperia after what…

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