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June 22, 2026
Brussels considering duties on Chinese plug-in hybrids
The European Commission is reportedly planning to impose duties on plug-in hybrid electric vehicles (PHEVs) imported from China. Some context: The EU imposed tariffs on battery electric vehicles (BEVs) imported from China back in 2024. In response, China's top automakers… Read More »
June 22, 2026
SAFE promises new QDII quotas
On June 17, Zhu Hexin, head of China's foreign exchange regulator (SAFE), said authorities will soon issue a fresh batch of qualified domestic institutional investor (QDII) quotas. Zhu was speaking at the Lujiazui Forum, the financial sector’s annual gabfest which… Read More »
June 22, 2026
Hong Kong sets August launch for China government bond futures
Hong Kong will soon add a long-awaited hedging tool for offshore RMB investors. On June 18, Hong Kong’s Securities and Futures Commission (SFC) said it is targeting August 3 for the launch of five-year Chinese government bond (CGB) futures. The… Read More »