China News and Economic Developments
Fidelity China Special Situations publishes net asset values on London market disclosure
Fidelity China Special Situations PLC has published its net asset values as of 6 November 2026, giving shareholders a fresh view of the fund's underlying portfolio valuation. The figures are based ...
U.S. Treasury presses China on Busan commitments in trade call
Washington and Beijing remain engaged in direct economic talks as both sides review implementation of the Busan arrangement. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent used a call with Chinese Vice ...
GE Aerospace signs record $12.9 billion China expo deals
GE Aerospace expands its commercial aviation business in China with a record package of sales and service agreements signed during the China International Import Expo in Shanghai. The company says ...
China's central bank launches investigation into Solana advertising campaign in Shanghai
The People's Bank of China (PBOC) has announced an investigation into a Solana advertising campaign in Shanghai's financial district. The regulator also halted Solana Accelerate China 2026 ...
Yuexiu REIT rating affirmed at BBB- as Fitch flags office income pressure
China-based Yuexiu REIT keeps its investment-grade ratings as pressure on office rents continues to weigh on revenue across its commercial property portfolio. The Stable Outlook rests on Fitch's ...
Zking Property & Casualty Insurance gains positive Fitch outlook as profitability strengthens
Improving underwriting results and stronger investment returns are supporting a more favorable credit view of Zking Property & Casualty Insurance in China. Fitch Ratings revised the insurer's ...
Bank of China Hong Kong branch notes receive final A rating under MTN programme
Bank of China is completing a dual-currency note issuance through its Hong Kong branch under its USD40 billion medium-term note programme. The debt includes CNY2.5 billion notes due in 2028 and ...
YMTC targets higher use of domestic chip tools for new Wuhan factory
China's push to localise semiconductor supply chains is extending deeper into advanced memory manufacturing as Yangtze Memory Technologies Co prepares its next plant. The company is aiming for ...
China party purges tighten control before leadership transition
As Xi Jinping heads toward a likely fourth term as Communist Party leader next year, widening probes and expulsions are reshaping China’s political ranks and policy system. The campaign is ...
Shenzhen intensifies market crackdown ahead of Apec summit
As Shenzhen prepares to host the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit this month, the southern Chinese tech hub is tightening controls across markets long associated with smuggled electronics, ...
Aspex Management posts steep October loss amid AI stock selloff
A sharp retreat in AI-linked technology shares hits one of Asia's largest hedge funds in October and marks one of the biggest monthly drawdowns for the Hong Kong-based manager. Despite the ...
Chinese firms’ profit margins trail global peers as weak demand weighs on earnings
China’s listed companies are generating markedly lower profit margins than similarly sized global peers as weak consumer demand and currency pressures squeeze earnings. A Reuters analysis of ...
China faces yuan pressure as exporters' margins tighten and trade frictions risk rising
China is trying to balance external pressure for a stronger yuan with growing concern at home that currency gains are eroding exporters' profitability. The tension comes as domestic demand remains ...
Houston CBP seizes counterfeit Chiefs rings in airport shipment from China
U.S. Customs and Border Protection in Houston has seized 75 counterfeit Kansas City Chiefs Super Bowl rings after officers at George Bush Intercontinental Airport flagged a parcel from China. The ...
Kimberly-Clark keeps annual outlook as China diaper claims weigh on sales
Kimberly-Clark is maintaining its annual sales and profit outlook even as fallout from false diaper-quality claims in China continues to pressure demand. The issue is cutting into organic sales ...
Hong Kong Nvidia chip stockpile grows as China delays mainland import approvals
Demand for advanced artificial intelligence computing in China is colliding with tighter official control over reliance on foreign technology. Around 600,000 Nvidia H200 chips are sitting in Hong ...
CMBC International rating upgrade follows parent bank action
Hong Kong-based CMBC International has its long-term credit rating raised to investment-grade 'BBB', with a stable outlook maintained. The move aligns the offshore investment banking unit's rating ...
Guangzhou Yue Xiu Holdings receives BBB- rating from Fitch
Guangzhou Yue Xiu Holdings Limited enters the rated debt market with a first-time 'BBB-' assessment and a Stable Outlook from Fitch Ratings. The decision reflects the company's market position, ...
Shougang rating affirmed at A- with stable outlook
Beijing-based Shougang Group keeps its investment-grade ratings as the company remains closely tied to the capital's urban development agenda. The affirmation reflects expectations of continued ...
Syngenta Group rating affirmed at A as Fitch maintains stable outlook
Syngenta Group keeps its investment-grade ratings unchanged as support from state-owned parent structures remains central to its credit profile. The stable outlook reflects expectations that ties ...
China ties U.S. farm import increase to reciprocal tariff cuts
Amid ongoing efforts to manage bilateral trade tensions, China says it remains willing to buy more U.S. agricultural products. That increase depends on both sides finalising and implementing ...
