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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 »

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 »

Alibaba shifts food delivery subsidy strategy
What happened: On August 25, LatePost reported that Alibaba is preparing for a protracted battle with Meituan in food delivery. In July, Alibaba spent RMB 10 billion on subsidies but has decided to scale back the cash burn to play… Read More »