The United States and China have agreed to reduce tariffs for three months, easing tensions in their ongoing trade war. In a surprising twist, the United States and China have decided to cool down their heated trade battle, agreeing to cut tariffs for the next three months. This move comes after months of back-and-forth in which both countries slapped hefty taxes on each other’s goods, causing worry about empty shop …
Despite escalating trade tensions between the United States and China, Chinese e-commerce apps like Taobao and DHgate have experienced a remarkable surge in global popularity. This trend underscores the complex interplay between consumer behaviour, social media influence, and international trade policies. In April 2025, Chinese e-commerce platform Taobao, operated by Alibaba, catapulted from 47th to 5th place among free apps on the US Apple App Store. Similarly, DHgate, a platform… …
Established in April 2015, the Guangdong Free Trade Zone (GFTZ) stands as a pivotal component of China’s economic reform agenda. Comprising three distinct sub-zones – Nansha in Guangzhou, Qianhai and Shekou in Shenzhen, and Hengqin in Zhuhai – the GFTZ serves as a testing ground for policies aimed at liberalising trade, attracting foreign investment, and maximising the potential of the Greater Bay Area (GBA). Strategic positioning and objectives of Guangdong… …
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China’s rare earths export controls on seven critical elements have jolted global supply chains, marking a bold escalation in its trade standoff with President Trump and the United States Announced on 4 April 2025, China’s move to restrict rare earths came as a direct counter to US President Donald Trump’s latest tariffs, unveiled just days earlier, which slapped a 50% levy on Chinese imports. Beijing’s response targets samarium, gadolinium, terbium,… …
China’s technology and electronics industry is a dynamo of innovation, manufacturing, and digital transformation that shapes markets and economies worldwide For British businesses eyeing opportunities in this vibrant sector, understanding its scale, key players, and strategic undercurrents is not just useful, it’s essential. From the sprawling factories of Shenzhen to the R&D labs of Beijing, this industry is a complex tapestry of ambition, policy, and relentless growth. Here, we unpack… …
China’s comprehensive 10-point monetary policy package, unveiled in May 2025, aims to stabilise financial markets and spur economic growth, offering new prospects for British businesses in a dynamic yet challenging landscape.
Global health innovation and how the UK and China can work together to “prevent, optimise and thrive” was the focus of a panel at the UK-China Business Forum 2025 that explored the shift in healthcare from a focus on curing illness to preventative care and health optimisation As the NHS embraces social prescribing and China advances the “Healthy China 2030” strategy, the panel examined innovations in preventative care, digital health, …
As the first Chinese student elected President of King’s College London Students’ Union, Baiyu Liu advocates for greater integration of Chinese students in UK universities. Here, he writes exclusively for FOCUS on how universities can better foster two-way cultural exchange
Experts say the green sovereign bonds will attract international investment in China’s green transition, bringing private funding and boosting international climate cooperation, writes Jiang Mengnan for Dialogue Earth On 2 April, China’s Ministry of Finance debuted its first ever green sovereign bonds on the London Stock Exchange. The money raised will go towards projects in China in sectors such as clean transportation, marine conservation and recycling. The event makes China …