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Global Business
Global Business offers in-depth analysis of the latest economic data, business trends and market moving policies, zooming in on how all this affects ordinary people.
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Global BusinessChinese President Xi Jinping to pay state visit to US this week
--Chinese President Xi Jinping to pay state visit to US this week --'Super' El Nino expected to worsen food insecurity in Peru --Sea turtles come ashore to…
Global BusinessChinese President Xi Jinping to pay state visit to U.S. from September 23 to 25
--China-U.S. partnerships fueling rapid growth --China's cutting-edge technology accelerates entry into ASEAN markets --Diesel fuel prices in U.S. hit record…
Global BusinessAI safety concerns dominate tech headlines
--AI safety concerns dominate tech headlines --Diesel fuel prices in the US hit another record high --Can consumers still afford luxury fashion?
Global BusinessChina unveils urban renewal plan for 15th Five-Year Plan period
--China unveils urban renewal plan for 15th Five-Year Plan period --China second-hand housing sales surpass new homes --Chinese EVs take center stage as IAA…
Global BusinessMajority of Canadians support closer integration with EU
--Majority of Canadians support closer integration with EU --Significance of US Fed's first interest rate hike in years --Middle East conflict puts two key…
Global BusinessFed raises interest rates for first time since 2023
--Fed returns to rate hikes as inflation pressures persist --23rd China-ASEAN Expo opens in Nanning, showcasing new business opportunities under an upgraded…
Global BusinessUS Federal Reserve raises interest rates in first hike in years
--US Federal Reserve raises interest rates in first hike in years --US lawmakers vote on data centers and energy costs --Nike loses its spot in the S&P 100
Global BusinessChina and World Bank explore new approach to large-scale ecological restoration
--China opens major river-to-sea canal, creating trade shortcut to Southeast Asia --Hong Kong SAR unveils first Five-Year Plan for economic and social…
Global BusinessChina’s economic growth holds steady in August
-- Key takeaways from China’s economic growth in August -- Strained EU-US trade ties pave the way for closer cooperation between the bloc and China -- US…
Global BusinessChina unveils policies to reform commercial housing sales system
--China's industrial output up 5.2% in August --China's top-tier cities see home prices edge up in August --Ottawa seeks "unique alliance" with EU as trade war…
Global BusinessBRICS Summit: key outcomes and takeaways
--BRICS Summit: key outcomes and takeaways --Anthropic, OpenAI call for slowdown in AI development --Toronto hosts Canada's first-ever investment summit as…
Global BusinessChinese President Xi Jinping proposes initiatives on "Greater BRICS" cooperation
--Chinese President Xi Jinping says Global South has become key force driving the world toward multipolarity --CIFTIS 2026 showcases China innovation, market…
Global BusinessLeaders of world's largest emerging economies meet in India for BRICS summit
--Leaders of world's largest emerging economies meet in India for BRICS summit --US consumer prices rise 0.4% in August --All living former US presidents…
Global BusinessChinese President Xi Jinping to attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi
--Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend BRICS Summit in New Delhi from September 12 to 13 --Fintech and cross border solutions lead global trade innovation…
Global BusinessNorway promotes marine nutrition products at 2026 CIFTIS in China
--Norway promotes marine nutrition products at 2026 CIFTIS in China --Houthis seize key Red Sea port of Mocha in Yemen --US tightens student visa rules amid…
Global BusinessChina's services trade fair spotlights services helping companies go global
--CIFTIS 2026 debuts outbound-services zone to boost Chinese enterprises' global expansion --Business confidence among American companies in China is…
Global BusinessChina puts global trade in services in the spotlight
--China puts global trade in services in the spotlight --Trump says oil prices will stay low through midterm elections --Ternus unveils foldable iPhone at…
Global BusinessChinese SOEs spearhead industrial transformation with homegrown technologies
--Annual CIFTIS 2026 opens in Beijing with over 1,800 enterprises exhibiting --China's CPI and PPI rebound in August, driven by energy costs --U.S. announces…
Global BusinessUS-Canada trade war puts businesses under pressure
--US-Canada trade war puts businesses under pressure --China's imports and exports surge in August --Two Renoir paintings stolen in French museum break-in
Global BusinessChina's trade in services maintained steady growth in first 8 months of 2026
--China's foreign trade grows 17.6% in first eight months of 2026 --CIFTIS 2026 features record global participation and new "Go Global" offerings --Ottawa's…
Global BusinessChinese FM meets Mexican counterpart in Beijing
--Chinese FM meets Mexican counterpart in Beijing --Search continues in Xizang as Nepal mourns more than 1,300 deaths --Football returns to Gaza after three…
Global BusinessEight Chinese central financial enterprises unveil plans to bolster capital, support economy
--Eight Chinese central financial enterprises unveil plans to bolster capital, support economy --Hang Seng Index adds 2 blue chips, raising constituents from…
Global BusinessUS employment report shows August hiring beats expectations
--US employment report shows August hiring beats expectations --US and Venezuela reach oil deal --Chinese film "Dear You" finds audience with US moviegoers
Global BusinessChina's new five-year plan targets SME innovation, digital and green growth
--China's new five-year plan targets SME innovation, digital and green growth --China's national integrated computing-power network rapidly takes shape…
Global BusinessUN forecasters warn of "supersized" El Nino into next year
--UN forecasters warn of "supersized" El Nino into next year --Trump speaks to Gulf leaders as Iran hits back at US --US imposes tariffs of up to 100% on…
Global BusinessEgypt builds Africa's largest solar farm using Chinese technology
--Chinese President Xi Jinping returns to Beijing after SCO Summit, and state visits to Kyrgyzstan and Egypt --China's services activity rebounds in August on…
Global BusinessADP: 38K jobs added to the US economy in August
--Trump claims he is no longer interested in Iran negotiations --ADP: 38K jobs added to the US economy in August --US Energy Secretary says Venezuela oil…
Global BusinessChinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for state visit
--Chinese President Xi Jinping arrives in Cairo for state visit, welcomed by Egyptian President El-Sisi --Tech-centric bourse surging in market cap, listed…
Global BusinessUS July hiring slightly below expectations
--US July hiring slightly below expectations --US and Iran exchange a new round of fire in Strait of Hormuz --Canadians rally behind petition to remove US…
Global BusinessGlobal Governance Initiative marks first anniversary
--Chinese President Xi Jinping attends 26th Meeting of the Council of Heads of State of the SCO --China unveils consumer spending push to unlock trillion-yuan…
Global BusinessChina and Kyrgyzstan sign fresh friendship, cooperation treaty
--China and Kyrgyzstan sign fresh friendship, cooperation treaty --G20 finance ministers meet in US, discussing global economy --US-Venezuela oil deal sparks…
Global BusinessChinese President Xi Jinping attends welcome ceremony held by Kyrgyz President
--Chinese President Xi Jinping attends welcome ceremony and holds talk with Kyrgyz President Sadyr Japarov --China's manufacturing PMI rises to 49.8 in August…
Global BusinessXi vows all-out effort to help Xizang flood victims
--Xi vows all-out effort to help Xizang flood victims --Jackson Hole Symposium: Fed's fight against inflation is not over --Microdramas put AI in front and…
Global Business2026 CIFTIS to highlight innovation, opening-up and cooperation
--China-Kyrgyzstan trade hits $11.7 billion in first 7 months of 2026 --New foreign-invested firms grow 4.4% as high-tech FDI surges 32.7% in China --U.S. Fed…
Global BusinessDeath toll from Nepal's flood rises to 469
--Death toll from Nepal's flood rises to 469 --El Nino brings severe weather risk to Chile --Investors cheer strong Nvidia earnings report
Global BusinessChina's AI boom powers a $590 bln computing buildout
--China's industrial profits rise 17.6% in first seven months --Upcoming SCO Summit marks 25 years as economic importance grows --No negotiation between U.S. –…
Global BusinessHundreds are missing after flood hits China-Nepal border
--Hundreds are missing after flood hits China-Nepal border --US GDP growth unchanged at 1.5% in second read for Q2 --Meta to pay $18B, settling claims it…
Global BusinessChina's industrial output grew 5.9% on average during 2021-2025
--MIIT: China to build 500 zero-carbon factories by 2030 --Chinese President Xi Jinping to attend SCO Summit in Bishkek, pay state visits to Kyrgyzstan and…
Global BusinessCanada unveils relief for businesses hit by US tariffs
--Canada unveils relief for businesses hit by US tariffs --Iran says it is "fully prepared" for widened US sanctions --Foodborne illness probes rise across US
Global BusinessThird China-U.S. Track 1.5 Dialogue underway in Beijing
--US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent threatens Iran with "economic D-day" to sever Tehran's financial support --Trump threatens 50% levies on all cars, trucks…
Global BusinessUS unveils fresh sanctions against Iran
--US unveils fresh sanctions against Iran --Trump threatens 50% tariffs on all cars and trucks from Canada --Lithium mining expansion revives Argentina's…
Global BusinessChina's imports outpace exports for fifth straight month as market opens wider
--China's imports outpace exports for fifth straight month as market opens wider --STAR Market shines as interim results showcase hard-tech strength --More…
Global BusinessUS lawmakers face pressure as national debt tops $40T
--US lawmakers face pressure as national debt tops $40T --Humanoid robots move from novelty to commercial use --Spain, Iceland and others cash in on eclipse
Global BusinessChina vows timely fiscal support, fiscal spending to target consumption and investment
--China vows timely fiscal support, fiscal spending to target consumption and investment --China and Switzerland reach agreement on upgraded free trade deal…
Global BusinessTrump vows "economic D-Day" against Iran
--Trump vows "economic D-Day" against Iran --China's central bank holds key rates steady for 15th month --US, Canada in talks ahead of 50% levy on Canadian…
Global BusinessChina's central bank conducts mid-month overnight reverse repos for first time
--China's central bank conducts mid-month overnight reverse repos for first time, highlighting policy precision --U.S. government debt tops record $40 trillion…
Global BusinessUS pauses new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods
--US pauses new 50% tariffs on Canadian goods --UAE suspends trade with Iran --Extreme weather puts Australia's sugar industry at risk
Global Business2026 World Robot Conference opens in Beijing
--China's robot maker Unitree shares soar 629% in Shanghai debut --Macao SAR government releases Third Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development…
Global BusinessXi calls for stronger China-Ecuador synergy in development strategies
--Xi calls for stronger China-Ecuador synergy in development strategies --Opening statements begin in US teen addiction case against Meta --EU seeks to make…
Global BusinessChina moves to unlock county-level consumption
--China moves to unlock county-level consumption --Japan GDP growth misses forecasts as Q2 consumption stalls --Global oil prices climb as U.S.-Iran MoU expires
Global BusinessChina's industrial output up 5.3% in first 7 months
--China's industrial output up 5.3% in first 7 months --60-day deadline for US-Iran peace deal expires --Indonesia earthquake death toll rises to 68
Global BusinessChina's economy holds steady with solid structural gains in first seven months
--China's manufacturing giants embrace AI and robotics for future development --Belt and Road Initiative sees fruitful achievements 10 years after Xi Jinping…
Global BusinessUS consumer sentiment slips as inflation worries persist
--US consumer sentiment slips as inflation worries persist --Chinese companies help with earthquake rescue efforts in Colombia --Tech tourism to China gains…
Global BusinessChina's summer box office surpasses $1.38 billion
--China's live performance market posts strong growth in H1 --Brazil opens reciprocity process against U.S. over tariffs --Higher visa fees add to pressures on…
Global BusinessUS producer prices unchanged in July
--US producer prices unchanged in July --Oil prices fall after analysts project decline in demand --Google unveils AI-enhanced Pixel 11 phones
Global BusinessChina advances the Beautiful China Initiative with full-scale drive to realize 2035 vision
--Wuhan's rivers and lakes guide urban renewal in former industrial hub --China emerges as growing destination for international patients --Panama Canal fees…
Global BusinessUS annual inflation cooled to 3.4% in July
--US annual inflation cooled to 3.4% in July --Trump says US has total control over Hormuz; Tehran disputes --Rescue teams race against time to find earthquake…
Global BusinessChina expands tech tourism despite rising global technology protectionism
--Tech travel boom gives global tourists a glimpse of China's innovation-driven future --US EIA: Some Middle East oil output will remain shut through the end…
Global BusinessColombia earthquake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors
--Colombia earthquake death toll tops 250 as rescuers race to find survivors --US EIA expects to see Hormuz oil volatility through August --IBM and Together AI…
Global BusinessChina's central bank outlines reform priorities for the 15th Five-Year Plan period
--Foreign visitors flock to China to escape Europe's summer heat --US students visit Beijing for sports and cultural exchange with Chinese peers --Trump…