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BYD, Tsingshan pull out of Chilean LFP cathode projects amid lithium price decline
Two Chinese lithium investors are backing out of major cathode projects in Chile – namely: Global new energy vehicle (NEV) leader and battery maker BYD Leading metals producer Tsingshan Chilean authorities confirmed the news on Wednesday. BYD's USD 290 million… Read More »

Housing presale reform is reportedly back on policy agenda
After years of dragging their feet, authorities may finally be gearing up to overhaul how new homes are financed and delivered. Citing unnamed sources, Bloomberg reported on Thursday that officials are formulating a plan to prohibit presales for future housing… Read More »

China’s April exports surge despite trade war
China’s April trade data smashed expectations. Per data released by the customs bureau (GAC) on Friday: Exports rose 8.1% y/y in April, down from 12.1% the previous month – but far surpassing the consensus forecast of 1.9% growth Imports fell… Read More »