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Japan’s chip exports to China rise in 2025 despite geopolitics

Japan’s integrated circuit exports to China rose nearly 48% in 2025, reports Caixin. The rise helped drive a rebound in bilateral trade even as geopolitical tensions intensified and shipments of semiconductor manufacturing equipment declined. The Japanese Chamber of Commerce and Industry in China said in its 2026 white paper released Thursday that trade between the two […]

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Autos Brief Manufacturing

China’s northeastern Changchun unveils auto industry revival plan

China’s northeastern city of Changchun, home to the country’s oldest automaker ​FAW Group, has released a draft ‌plan through 2030 to revamp its decades-old auto sector, reports Reuters. The plan aims to attract electric-vehicle makers ​such as BYD and Xiaomi. FAW group has experienced a decline in production and sales in recent years, and Changchun city plans […]

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Brief Consumer Law & Regulation

Beijing summons e-commerce giants over excessive competition

Beijing’s market regulator has summoned major e-commerce platforms including Taobao, Tmall and JD.com over excessive competition during the ongoing “618” shopping festival, reports Caixin. On Thursday, the Beijing Municipal Administration for Market Regulation held talks with Taobao, Tmall, JD.com, Pinduoduo, Douyin and Xiaohongshu, where the regulator showed a batch of systemic problems uncovered during its ongoing […]

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Brief Law & Regulation Manufacturing

Chinese owner of British Steel seeks compensation after state takeover

Chinese steelmaker Hebei Jingye has initiated consultation procedures with the UK government under a bilateral investment treaty, seeking compensation for losses after the state takeover of British Steel, reports Caixin. Jingye acquired British Steel in March 2020 for about £53 million (nearly $70 million), gaining control of a company with an annual crude steel production capacity […]

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Brief Transport & Logistics

World Bank study finds China’s ports world’s most efficient

China’s ports continued to dominate global efficiency rankings in 2025, with seven Chinese trade hubs placing in the top 10, reports the South China Morning Post citing a study by the World Bank and S&P Global. Launched in 2020, the Container Port Performance Index (CPPI) compares the efficiency of more than 400 ports around the world by […]