A European business group in China has criticized Beijing’s retaliatory measures targeting medical device makers from the European Union, saying the move worsens ties between the two economic powers. https://t.co/lEgyzPHXyC ...

By ditching tariffs on almost all African countries China is signalling to the continent that it is different from America and committed to addressing trade imbalances. Yet Africa is not about to give up on Donald Trump https://t.co/l3DcL0A8b3 ...

Lay out the visit for us then, Oli. The consequences, the importance of saying Wang Yi, the foreign Minister of China, on the ground in Europe. Yeah.So he's going to go to Brussels. He's going to go to Germany. He's going to go to France. He's going to meet with the foreign ministers of all of those countries, including the High representative.Kaja Kallas in Brussels, of course, and this is the first sort of high level meeting that you've had between the EU and China since the beginning of this new commissi ...

I'd like to get your reaction from what we got over the weekend from Donald Trump air strikes over Iran. I would like to get an idea if you have an appraisal of how imminent the threat from the Iranian nuclear program was. Was it was the American action in violation of international law as a matter of a consequence.Well, the international law says, you know, gives you good to reasons where you can use force. One is self-defense and the other one is by the mandate of the Security Council. So those who use fo ...

I encourage the Chinese government in Beijing to call them about that because they heavily depend on the Straits of Hormuz for their oil. Uh if they do that, it'll be another terrible mistake. It's economic suicide for them if they do it.China has a significant trade relationship with Iran. It receives 90% of Iran's oil exports and it's dependent on oil from the Middle East in general. China is keenly interested in peace and an end to this conflict.As the leading buyer of Iranian oil and a country with clos ...

June 15, 2025 06:00 AM GMT Sunday Start | What's Next in Global Macro M Global Idea A Détente, Not a Deal: The State of US-China Trade While media headlines may have suggested last week's trade agreement between the US and China was a breakthrough, we think investors need to see it more as a détente than a comprehensive deal. The agreement represents a tactical pause in escalating tensions rather than a resolution of fundamental disagreements. Why view it this way? Consider: This limited deal aligns with Mo ...

China Musings | Asia Pacific 3 New Shifts, 1 Sticky Theme We address three changes that have taken place since our mid- year outlook (trade talks, trade-ins, and the trickle of reform), and one that hasn't: why deflation remains the core macro constant. June 12, 2025 08:24 AM GMT • Allocated trade-in funding is used up in some regions: According to official disclosures, the central government has allocated and distributed two batches of trade-in funds. Rmb81bn on January 6, and another Rmb81bn in late April ...

Investment Rating - The report does not explicitly state an investment rating for the industry or specific companies covered. Core Insights - The impact of China's rare-earth export ban is significant, affecting key Asian automakers like Suzuki and Ford, with production halts reported [1][5] - The sentiment around BYD has improved, with investors noting a bottoming out in sentiment, while concerns remain for Geely and Great Wall Motor [1][12] - The Indian defense sector is poised for growth, with expectations to increase defense spending to 2.5% of GDP by FY30, indicating a potential doubling of defense spending [1][11] - The EU building materials sector is showing signs of improvement, driven by positive factors such as increased defense spending and a potential recovery in residential construction [1][13] Detailed Highlights - **Japan Auto**: Suzuki halted production of its Swift model due to the rare-earth export ban but resumed operations shortly after, indicating that the situation may not be as severe as initially thought [1][5] - **China Auto Feedback**: Pricing competition has moderated, and BYD's sales volume has responded positively without significant price cuts, improving investor sentiment [1][10][12] - **Indian Defense**: The Ministry of Defense's commentary suggests that conditions are aligning for a significant increase in defense spending, attracting investor interest in various defense companies [1][11] - **EU Building Materials**: The sector is experiencing a strong move, with cement shares leading the way, supported by positive results from companies and a firming sentiment for construction recovery [1][13] Sector Key Newsflow - US auto suppliers are urging immediate action to address China's rare earth restrictions [1][13] - Suzuki's production of the Swift is set to return to normal from June 16 [1][13] - Chinese officials have summoned EV executives to discuss self-regulation in the ongoing price war [1][13] - BYD plans to nearly triple its dealer network in South Africa, reflecting its growth strategy [1][13] - China's NEV retail sales increased by 30% year-on-year in May, indicating strong market demand [1][13]

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14 May 2025 | 10:39PM HKT Tariff turnover; reverting to our pre-Liberation Day base case Kinger Lau, CFA +852-2978-1224 | kinger.lau@gs.com Goldman Sachs (Asia) L.L.C. China Musings 1. After the two-day trade talks in Switzerland over the past weekend, on May 12, the US and China announced a 90-day pause in retaliatory tariffs imposed in April. The effective US tariff rate on Chinese goods will be lowered from 107% to 39% starting May 14, whereas the import levy from the US to China will be cut to 30% from ...