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April 24, 2026
China’s energy imports decline amid Persian Gulf disruption
The Iran war is causing havoc for China's trade with the Persian Gulf. Per trade data released by the customs bureau (GAC) last week: Imports of crude petroleum from the Persian Gulf – which accounted for 42% of China's total… Read More »
April 24, 2026
Iron ore deal advances RMB’s role in global commodity pricing
The RMB is gaining ground in global commodity pricing. What happened: Earlier this week, state-backed iron ore buyer China Mineral Resources Group (CMRG) reportedly reached a long-delayed supply agreement with Australian mining giant BHP. In a notable concession, BHP agreed… Read More »
April 24, 2026
China projects sharp decline in ag commodity imports by 2035
China's bulk agricultural imports are set to fall steeply over the next decade. That's according to the annual 10-year agricultural outlook report released by the ag ministry (MARA) and Chinese Academy of Agricultural Sciences (CAAS). The report projects significant declines… Read More »