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Trump warns China on rare earths as top negotiator goes to Washington
When it comes to US-China economic ties, nothing is off the table. On Monday, US President Donald Trump warned China that it would face massive tariffs if it didn’t continue to supply rare earth magnets at an appropriate volume (Nikkei):… Read More »

Beijing’s interest-payment rebate program designed to support consumer goods trade-in program
Sales growth of big-ticket consumer products is likely to slow as the initial sugar hit from Beijing’s trade-in program fades. But officials think they've found a way to keep the good times rolling. Quick recap: In March 2024, Beijing launched a… Read More »

Private rental listings surge in July
The rental and resale housing markets are caught in a vicious cycle of oversupply and declining prices. July survey data from China Real Estate Information Corp. (CRIC), an independent data provider, shows that: Rental listings of individually owned apartments increased… Read More »