Tag: China trade

  • China’s economic slowdown: How worried should we be?

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    The cracks in China’s economy appear to be widening, with signs of weakening growth amid a background of trade tensions. Adding to the worries, China’s stock market was the world’s worst performer last year, ending with a loss of 28%. This week Apple said slowing sales in China meant it would not meet sales expectations, triggering […]

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  • China’s exports weaken amid US tariff battle, cooling demand

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    BEIJING — China’s exports decelerated in November amid a tariff battle with Washington and cooling global demand. Customs data on Saturday showed shipments to the United States rose by a relatively robust 12.9 per cent over a year ago to $46.2 billion, down from October’s 13.3 per cent. Overall, China’s global exports rose 5.4 per […]

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  • Farnborough Airshow: Aircraft sales to hit $6.3tn on China trade

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    China will pass the US as the biggest air travel market within 10-15 years, driving a big rise in aircraft sales, the world’s largest jet maker says. Boeing’s latest global industry report predicts airlines will need 42,700 aircraft over the next 20 years, up 3% on last year’s forecast. Boeing valued the sales at $6.3 […]

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