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China Kicks off Program to Import More Foreign Goods

China on Tuesday launched a programme to encourage its citizens to buy more imports, as Beijing pushes a long-term plan to turn the country into a major consumer nation. Premier Li Qiang and Commerce Minister Wang Wentao announced the start of ...

China Aims to Balance Development of Imports and Exports

China must strive for the "balanced development" of imports and exports, its commerce minister, Wang Wentao, said Friday, a day after meetings on the country's future policy priorities concluded in Beijing. The four days of closed-door discussions began on Monday and ...

China Trade Beats Forecasts in September as Tariff Fears Rise

By Peter Catterall China's trade grew faster than expected last month, official data showed Monday, though fresh fears are rising of a major escalation in the tariff war between Beijing and Washington. The world's second-largest ...

Comoros’ Prized Muslim Headgear Undercut by Chinese Copies

By Faïza Soulé Youssouf In the markets of the Comoros, the hand-embroidered kofia that is essential headwear for men and boys at Eid celebrations this month is facing fierce competition from much cheaper Chinese versions. ...

China’s Export Boom Is Squeezing Middle-Income Asia

By Ian Coxhead and Varan Kitayaporn China’s manufacturing-focused stimulus measures have accelerated the extension of its domestic supply chain and caused a surge of exports into world markets. These trends challenge industrial economies all over the world. The ...

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“THE G2 WILL BE CONVENING SHORTLY!”
This post by U.S. President Donald Trump in the run-up to his meeting with Chinese President Xi Jinping last week may end up leaving a more lasting mark than the actual summit he attended.

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Mexico Defends Clothing Industry With New Tariffs

Mexico on Thursday announced temporary tariffs on a range of clothing and textile products in an effort to protect its industry and jobs. The measures -- which do not apply to Mexico's free trade partners, including the United States and Canada, ...

Thailand and the Chinese Import Surge: Possible Policy Responses

By Archanun Kohpaiboon & Prasert Vijithnopparat The surge of imports from China has alarmed many local firms in Thailand. While local businesses have called on the government to impose tariffs on imports, it is more expedient to consider more reasonable measures ...

Thailand Cuts Cheap Imports from China by 20%

Thailand recorded a 20% drop in low-quality imports, mostly from China, after introducing measures to curb cheap goods that were undercutting local businesses, a government spokesperson said on Monday. Government spokesperson Sasikarn Wattanachan said the reduction followed tighter regulations and ...

China Notches Steady Export Growth in July as Imports Surge

China's exports grew slightly slower than expected in July while imports surged, official figures showed Wednesday, as the world's second-largest economy charts an uneven recovery. Overseas shipments expanded 7% on-year last month, according to China's General Administration of Customs.

Chile’s Largest Steelmaker Suspends Production, Blames China

Chile's largest steel plant announced on Wednesday that it had suspended operations because it could not sustain itself financially despite new tariffs on Chinese steel meant to protect local production. The Chilean government described the Huachipato plant's decision as "irresponsible." At ...

China Exports Rise but Imports Slump in June

By Sébastien Ricci and Luna Lin China's exports rose sharply in June while imports declined unexpectedly, official figures showed Friday, in further evidence that the world's second-largest economy is charting an uneven recovery. Officials in ...

The Impact of Chinese Overcapacity on Developing Countries

South Africa this week joined a growing list of developing countries around the world that have introduced tariffs on certain Chinese imports to protect local producers. Indonesia, Mexico, Chile, and Brazil, among others, have also introduced similar duties on Chinese steel ...
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