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China imposes temporary poultry import ban on Brazil in response to bird flu outbreak
China has implemented an automatic 60-day suspension on poultry imports from Brazil after the country confirmed its first-ever case of highly pathogenic avian influenza (HPAI) in commercial flocks. Brazil's poultry imports will be blocked until it can reassure Beijing that… Read More »

Strong consumption print suggests consumer confidence is returning
April’s retail sales data suggests consumer sentiment is gradually recovering. Per data released by the stats bureau (NBS) on Monday, throughout April: Retail sales of consumer goods grew 5.1% y/y, down from 5.9% in March Retail sales of services grew… Read More »

China posts decent macro growth print for April
China’s economy has remained remarkably resilient in the face of US tariffs. Per econ data released by the stats bureau (NBS) on Monday, throughout April: Industrial value-added (IVA) grew by 6.1% y/y, down from 7.7% growth in March Fixed asset… Read More »