Urumqi in northwest China’s Xinjiang Uygur Autonomous Region hosted a business-to-business matchmaking event for Uzbek export enterprises. The event ran from Wednesday through Thursday. It provided a setting for export companies from Uzbekistan to pursue business contacts and commercial exchanges in the city.
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China News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-07 06:45
China’s trade in goods totaled 30.13 trillion yuan during the first seven months of 2026, according to figures released Friday by the General Administration of Customs. The amount was equivalent to about $4.46 trillion. Compared with the same period a year earlier, total goods trade increased by 17.3%.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 06:42
German exports increased by 0.9% in June from the previous month, exceeding expectations. The figures were released on Friday by the federal statistics office. The data points to an improvement in Germany’s export performance during the month. It records a month-on-month rise in the country’s foreign trade shipments.
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ReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 06:15
As global supply chains are being reshaped, some countries are politicizing trade issues and advancing a narrative about “China overcapacity.” They are also imposing additional restrictions on Chinese companies while claiming to protect their own interests. The commentary presents the campaign as rooted in U.S. anxiety.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 06:12
China’s industrial capacity is portrayed as a force supporting global economic recovery rather than posing a threat. The commentary argues that dimming others’ lights will not make one’s own shine brighter. It says blocking cooperation would instead hold back one’s own future. The piece therefore rejects the framing of China’s capacity as a danger.
China said its exports slowed a little in July compared with the previous month. Demand for high-tech electronics and vehicles, however, continued to grow strongly. The figures point to a modest easing in overall export performance alongside robust interest in advanced products. High-tech goods remained a notable area of strength.
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The Associated PressOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 06:00
More than a year after the United States placed reciprocal tariffs on Chinese goods, numerous multinational companies that had relocated production to Southeast Asia are bringing parts of their supply chains back to China. The shift highlights the continuing advantages of Chinese manufacturing and the country’s lasting importance to global industrial networks despite the tariff measures.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 05:36
Several countries in central and eastern Europe have recorded unprecedented temperatures as a continuing spell of extreme weather fuels wildfires and drought across the continent. Slovakia, Austria and Hungary were among those reporting new records. Slovakia’s hydrometeorological agency said Dolné Plachtince reached 42C, setting a new national high. In Poland, authorities were forced to shut the Kozienice and Połaniec power plants amid the heat.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 05:00
Record temperatures across Europe are adding fresh strain to food prices and supply chains. Heavily indebted economies are also facing another burden from the heat. Financial markets have already been roiled by an energy shock driven by the war in Iran. The worsening weather is creating yet another headache for investors and policymakers.
US President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Thursday targeting polysilicon imports. The order sets minimum import prices for polysilicon products and adds a 15% tariff. Polysilicon is a key material used in solar panels and semiconductors.
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CGTNOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-07 04:42
Donald Trump has imposed a 15% tariff on a material considered essential to chip production. The measure is intended to counter Chinese producers. Those producers are described as holding a monopoly over global polysilicon production. The tariff therefore targets a strategically important part of the chip-material supply chain.
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BBC NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-07 00:44
Canadian officials met with U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer in Washington on Thursday, according to Dominic LeBlanc, the Canadian minister responsible for trade relations with the United States. LeBlanc described the discussions as a constructive and detailed meeting. The talks concerned trade relations between Canada and the United States.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 21:45
The U.S. Commerce Department said Thursday that it will block exports of tungsten scrap and battery waste. The move forms part of an effort to strengthen the domestic recycling industry. It is also intended to support production of critical minerals. The policy seeks to increase the supply of minerals available within the United States.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 21:25
A rise in imports narrowed Australia’s goods trade surplus to $1.1bn in the June quarter. The update links the shift to surging demand for electric vehicles and a fuel diplomacy push. The live news coverage continues with the day’s developments and an overview of what is ahead.
TThe GuardianOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 21:23
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order setting out new trade actions aimed at protecting the U.S. polysilicon manufacturing industry, a White House aide said Thursday. The aide did not provide details about the measures. The order focuses on the domestic polysilicon sector and its trade protection.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 21:15
The Trump administration is expected to turn down requests from some U.S. solar manufacturers. The companies are seeking a faster timetable for introducing a new price floor and tariff on imported polysilicon products. A person familiar with the matter said the administration is likely to reject that acceleration. The final timing for the measures was not specified.
Bloomberg reports that US refiners have reduced their purchases of Saudi oil to zero. Earlier this year, American refiners were buying more than 600,000 barrels a day from Saudi Arabia. The shift marks the first time in four decades that US imports of Saudi oil have reached nothing. It signals a major change in the two countries’ oil trade.
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TASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 20:41
Britannia Industries of India reported first-quarter profit below market expectations on Thursday. Higher fuel and shipping expenses tied to the conflict in the Middle East outweighed stronger demand for the company’s packaged foods. The result highlights how the war-related increase in operating costs has pressured the food maker’s earnings.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 18:40
Mexico is portrayed as gaining an advantage in the trade war through hospitality. Its approach is characterized by smiles, cooperation and considerable patience.
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Bloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-06 15:00
The free trade agreement between the Eurasian Economic Union and the United Arab Emirates is scheduled to enter into force on October 6, 2026. Both sides have completed every procedure connected with ratification and implementation. The agreement marks the completion of the formal steps needed before its trade provisions begin to apply.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 14:34
Russia’s government will permit the production, import and sale of Euro-2, Euro-3 and Euro-4 automotive gasoline. The Energy Ministry announced the decision on its Telegram channel. The authorization will remain in effect until July 1, 2027. The measure comes as the country faces a fuel shortage.
MMeduzaOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 14:15
Armenia’s statistical committee reported a 20.9% decline in trade turnover between Armenia and Russia during the first half of the year. The value of trade fell to $2.6 billion over the reporting period.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 14:00
Russian investment is contributing to efforts to improve Kyrgyzstan’s energy balance, Deputy Prime Minister Alexey Overchuk said. He recalled that construction of Central Asia’s largest solar power plant was nearing completion in the Issyk-Kul region. The remarks highlighted the role of Russian-funded development in Kyrgyzstan’s energy sector. The project is presented as a major solar facility for the region.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-06 13:22
Russian Deputy Prime Minister Overchuk said mutual trade between Russia and Kyrgyzstan is growing. The official reported that bilateral trade turnover reached $2.3 billion during the first five months of 2026. The figure covers trade between the two countries over that period.
Russian President Vladimir Putin said trade turnover between Russia and Kyrgyzstan increased by more than a quarter in 2025. He also stated that over 2,000 companies with Russian capital are operating in Kyrgyzstan. The figures highlight the scale of bilateral commercial ties and Russian business activity in the country.
Nintendo reported earnings that came in above expectations. The company benefited from tariff refunds from the US, while strong sales of two in-house games for its flagship Switch 2 console also supported the results. Together, those factors helped lift the performance of the Japanese game maker.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-06 11:00
Nintendo significantly exceeded its first-quarter earnings estimates for the fiscal year. Strong sales of its games helped drive operating profit to 142.5 billion yen, or about $902 million, between April 1 and June 30. The company also benefited from refunds tied to US tariffs. Those refunds boosted its results, but customers are unlikely to receive any of that money, leaving the benefit with Nintendo rather than its players.
Nintendo has reported a sharp rise in quarterly profit, driven largely by a long-awaited refund linked to Donald Trump’s tariffs. The Japanese video game company said profit climbed 53.5% to ¥147.4bn in the three months through June. That result was well above expert forecasts of ¥77.8bn. The company nevertheless recorded a decline in overall sales.
Nintendo said its operating profit rose 150.5% to 142.6 billion yen in the April-June quarter. The Japanese games maker exceeded analyst estimates with the sharp increase. It attributed the result to brisk demand for software for the Switch 2. Refunds of U.S. tariffs also helped support the quarter’s profit.
JPMorgan Chase says the technology trade could rely even more heavily on retail investors after a difficult July. The bank’s assessment also points to potentially higher volatility in the sector. Its view is based on preliminary data covering hedge funds in the technology, media and telecommunications equity sectors. The analysis suggests that retail participation may become a more important force in the market.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-06 10:00
Kyrgyz President Japarov described the Russian market as one of the main destinations for products from Kyrgyzstan. He expressed confidence that expanding trade and economic cooperation between the two countries would create additional opportunities. Japarov also pointed to the importance of establishing favorable conditions for mutual trade. In his view, such conditions could help businesses in both countries find new avenues for growth.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 09:48
Congo has prohibited exports of copper concentrate and cobalt concentrate under a new government order reviewed by Reuters. The measure represents a major escalation in the country’s effort to promote domestic processing. It also aims to retain more value from Congo’s extensive mineral resources. The order covers both copper and cobalt concentrates.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-06 09:35
China’s export growth is expected to have slowed in July from the sharp surge recorded in June, according to a Reuters poll. Even so, exports likely remained strong. Global demand for artificial-intelligence-related goods continued to support shipments. Factories also rushed goods out ahead of an expected increase in U.S. tariffs, adding momentum to the month’s export performance.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 05:15
China’s state-owned Sinopec is increasing its purchases of Russian oil from the Far East, according to several trade sources and shipping-tracking data. The buying is intended to make up for reduced supplies from the Middle East amid the Iran war. Sinopec is described as the world’s largest refiner. The report frames the increase as a response to disrupted regional supply.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-06 04:40
Ukraine’s losses caused by the port blockade have surpassed $1 billion. The country’s main commercial ports—Odessa, Chernomorsk and Yuzhny—remain idle. Their continued inactivity is presented as the central source of the reported economic damage.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 04:16
More than 60 countries, regions and international organizations have confirmed their participation in the 2026 China International Fair for Trade in Services. They are expected to host exhibitions or related events at the fair. Zhao Qizhou, director of the Beijing International Trade in Services Affairs Center, announced the participation on Wednesday. Nearly 300 Fortune Global 500 companies and industry leaders are also expected to attend.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 03:20
Singapore Trade Minister Gan Kim Yong said new US tariffs will affect about one-third of the country’s exports to the United States. The affected goods are valued at S$9.5 billion, equivalent to $7.4 billion. The United States imposed the 12.5% tariff on July 24.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-06 03:01
The Trump administration has refunded importers about $100 billion in tariffs that had already been collected. The amount returned equals roughly 60% of the approximately $166 billion the government gathered under the tariffs. The refunds represent a major reversal of previously collected trade duties and affect importers subject to the policy.
TTASSOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-05 21:22
The Trump administration is planning to levy a 15% tariff on polysilicon derivative products, according to sources who spoke to Reuters on Tuesday. The proposed measure targets products derived from polysilicon. It would represent a new US trade action affecting the polysilicon sector. The plan was described by the sources as being under preparation by the administration.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 20:01
President Donald Trump is preparing tariffs on imported polysilicon and minimum prices for the material. The planned measures aim to encourage more polysilicon production in the US. They are also intended to support American semiconductors and solar panels that use the material. The move frames trade intervention as a way to strengthen domestic manufacturing.
A report says a port blockade could put roughly half of Ukraine’s iron ore exports at risk. The disruption could cost the country between $60 million and $70 million in foreign-exchange earnings every month. Iron ore production could also fall by as much as 40%, according to the report.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 14:10
Pakistan is set to sign a free trade agreement with the Eurasian Economic Union, according to Ambassador Faisal Niaz Tirmizi. He said Pakistan, as part of the Eurasian region, needs to expand people-to-people contacts with every EAEU member. Tirmizi also emphasized the need for more business-to-business engagement across the bloc. The remarks frame the proposed agreement as part of broader social and commercial ties.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 11:17
India could levy a charge on users of cooking gas and natural gas, according to two sources directly familiar with the matter. The proposed revenue would help finance a planned strategic fuel reserve valued at $42 billion. Supply disruptions during the Iran war highlighted vulnerabilities in India’s supply chains. The possible fee is being considered after those disruptions exposed the risks.
RReutersOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-05 10:45
New York copper futures traded just below their all-time peak as investors awaited a decision on US tariffs. Traders were also watching efforts to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Those developments helped lift demand for riskier assets and supported copper prices. Attention remained focused on the potential tariff decision and the outlook for shipping through the strategic waterway.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-05 10:30
Russia’s chocolate confectionery exports increased by 18% in the first half of 2026, reaching $400 million. Kazakhstan, Belarus, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan and Azerbaijan were the five largest importers of Russian chocolate during the period.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-05 09:53
China has relaxed restrictions on refined fuel exports for a second consecutive month in August, according to five industry sources familiar with the matter. Refiners received temporary permission to ship 2.7 million metric tons of refined fuel. The approved destinations exclude Hong Kong and Macau. The move gives producers limited additional room to export under the current controls.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 05:15
Colombia will restart electricity exports to Ecuador on Wednesday, outgoing Energy Minister Edwin Palma said. The government has also activated mechanisms allowing power companies in the two countries to arrange export contracts. The move is intended to restore electricity trade between Colombia and Ecuador. It covers both the resumption of power shipments and the contractual framework for future exports.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 05:10
Fresh guavas from Zhanjiang in Guangdong Province have been exported to Singapore for the first time. The shipment left on Tuesday and adds a new fruit to Singapore’s import portfolio. The consignment weighed 6.4 metric tons, marking the South China produce’s entry into the Singapore market.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-05 03:45
Chinese artificial intelligence hardware stocks fell sharply on Wednesday after reports that the Trump administration is drafting a ban on US imports of new models of Chinese data-centre components. The reported measure would target components used in data centres. The market decline followed news of a possible new restriction on Chinese AI-related hardware entering the United States.
RReutersOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-05 02:01
India raised taxes on oil-product exports to bolster domestic fuel stockpiles. The move comes as global supplies remain tight. Fighting between the United States and Iran has paused, but supply pressures persist. The higher levies are intended to strengthen India’s fuel reserves amid concerns over the war.
BBloomberg NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-05 01:30
Mattel reaffirmed its full-year forecasts after reporting second-quarter revenue above analysts’ expectations. However, the toy maker’s quarterly profit came in below estimates. Tariff-related costs put pressure on its margins, offsetting the stronger revenue performance.
RReutersOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-05 01:10
Maritime pilots in Argentina have gone on strike over a decree issued under President Javier Milei. The industrial action has halted grain exports through Argentine ports. More than 45 vessels have been affected by the stoppage. The strike is disrupting shipping activity at the country’s ports.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 20:20
Ukraine’s farm sector is expected to lose $3 billion in 2026 because of port closures, Reuters reports. Purchase prices for oilseeds and grains in the country have fallen by an average of 30%. The combination of disrupted ports and weaker crop prices is putting additional financial pressure on agricultural producers.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 14:39
Wildberries is building warehouses in Kazakhstan with a combined area of about 260,000 square meters, the country’s Trade Ministry said. Trade Minister Arman Shakkaliyev clarified that construction of the company’s warehouses has been under way for several years. The remarks describe an ongoing, multiyear expansion of the company’s warehouse network in Kazakhstan.
TTASSOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 09:08
China’s services trade reached 3.78 trillion yuan, or about $526.4 billion, in the first half of 2026, according to data from the Ministry of Commerce. The figure was 8.3% higher than a year earlier. Knowledge-intensive exports accounted for more than half of services exports, highlighting their strong position within China’s services trade during the period.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 08:53
A new combined road-and-air transport corridor linking Ruili and Mangshi in Yunnan Province has officially begun operations. It is being used to send cross-border e-commerce goods to Mandalay in Myanmar. The route creates a new transport connection for exports between the two locations and the Myanmar market. Its opening was marked by the shipment of such goods.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-04 07:45
Official government figures released on Monday showed Vietnam’s trade deficit widened in July. The result extended the country’s run of monthly trade shortfalls to eight consecutive months. The latest data point to continued pressure on Vietnam’s external trade balance.
CChina News ServiceOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-04 03:23
India’s imports of Russian oil reached their highest level since 2022 in July, according to vessel-tracking data from Kpler. The country brought in slightly more than 5 million barrels per day of crude oil during the month. That was a modest increase from June. The figures point to continued substantial Russian oil supplies to the Indian market.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 14:18
India plans to broaden the range of goods it exports to Russia by the end of the fiscal year, according to FIEO. New opportunities are emerging in processed and ready-to-eat foods. Beverages, tea, coffee and spices are also identified as areas with growing potential. The initiative points to an effort to diversify India’s export offerings in the Russian market.
TTASSOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-03 10:43
Russia has emerged as one of the most promising destinations for Indian exports, according to FIEO President Subhash Chander Ralhan. He said shifting supply chains and changing geopolitical conditions are opening new possibilities. Russia’s drive to diversify its sourcing is also creating fresh opportunities for Indian businesses. The assessment points to expanding trade prospects between the two markets.
Russian attacks have disrupted grain exports through the Black Sea. Ukrainian farmers are responding by turning to temporary storage facilities for their harvests. The workaround is intended to help revive the country’s grain exports despite the interruption. Their efforts reflect the pressure the attacks have placed on export routes.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-02 15:14
American companies are securing artificial-intelligence data center and power contracts worth billions of dollars across Africa. The deals span countries from Lesotho to Gabon as competition between Washington and Beijing intensifies. The developments place African digital infrastructure and energy projects increasingly at the center of the US-China trade contest. The deals reflect a widening commercial rivalry between the two countries on the continent.
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Fox NewsOriginal★★★★☆2026-08-02 10:00
Sean Stein, president of the US-China Business Council, said US companies recognize the strengths of China’s economy and innovation system. He said these companies are seeking partnerships with Chinese firms. The aim, according to Stein, is to strengthen their competitiveness. He made the remarks on Friday.
CCGTNOriginal★★☆☆☆2026-08-02 01:26
Taiwan’s economy is expanding at a striking pace, powered by US imports of artificial intelligence chips. The surge has lifted gross domestic product and strengthened the island’s momentum. Experts caution, however, that potential difficulties could emerge from Donald Trump and China. The durability of Taiwan’s growth therefore remains a concern.
AAl JazeeraOriginal★★★☆☆2026-08-01 23:15
The United States has announced tariffs of 10% to 12.5% on 60 trading partners. It says the affected economies have failed to effectively block imports made through “forced labour”. The measure covers the European Union, Japan, Taiwan and China among others. The tariffs are due to take effect on Friday, 24 July.
BBBC ChineseOriginal★★★★☆2026-07-24 04:45
The Minutes Reader extension turns the original page into a focused reading view and translates articles and video subtitles on demand. It is in limited beta.