Donald Trump ups ante on China, threatens duties on nearly all its imports
The moves would sharply escalate Trump`s trade war with Beijing over his demands for major changes in economic, trade and technology policy.
Sep 08, 2018, 17:24 PM IST
China's April trade growth slows as commodities, electronics demand cools
China`s April imports rose 11.9 percent, cooling from March`s 20.3 percent rise, official data showed on Monday, and missing analysts` expectations for an 18 percent rise.
May 08, 2017, 14:30 PM IST
China imports surge almost 40% on-year in February
China`s imports surged almost 40 percent last month, data showed Wednesday, fuelled by higher commodity prices and strong domestic demand, bolstering hopes that the world`s number two economy is getting back on track.
Mar 08, 2017, 15:21 PM IST
China Jan forex reserves fall more than expected to $2.998 trillion, near 6-year low
China`s foreign exchange reserves unexpectedly fell below the closely watched $3 trillion level in January for the first time in nearly six years, even as authorities tried to curb outflows by tightening capital controls.
Feb 07, 2017, 17:15 PM IST
China November exports, imports rise unexpectedly, commodity purchases soar
China`s imports grew at the fastest pace in more than two years in November, fueled by its strong thirst for commodities from coal to iron ore, while exports also unexpectedly rose, reflecting a pick-up in both domestic and global demand.
Dec 08, 2016, 10:39 AM IST
Boycott our goods at cost of bilateral ties, China’s state media warns India
Boycotting goods from China to highlight political issues, will only damage bilateral ties. India must upgrade its industrial structure in order to tackle trade imbalance with China, said the Chinese state media.
Oct 14, 2016, 12:24 PM IST
China imports break two-year losing streak in August
China`s imports rose 1.5 percent year-on-year in August, figures showed Thursday, the first increase in nearly two years, in a positive sign for the world`s second-largest economy.
Sep 08, 2016, 11:33 AM IST
China sets new online import tax rules
China will change the tax rules on online retail goods from April 8 to level the playing field for e-commerce platforms and traditional retailers and importers, a media report said on Sunday.
Mar 27, 2016, 11:02 AM IST
China June imports down 6.7% to 890.67 billion yuan: Govt
Exports increased 2.1 percent to 1.17 trillion yuan on-year, and the country`s trade surplus leaped by 45.0 percent to 284.2 billion yuan, the General Administration of Customs said.
Jul 13, 2015, 08:17 AM IST
China import tax cuts no remedy for retail slowdown
Companies are eager to cool talk of lower prices, saying many of the goods they sell in China are already made locally.
Jun 01, 2015, 10:22 AM IST
China factories scrabble for growth in May, export demand shrinks
The official manufacturing Purchasing Managers` Index (PMI) edged up to 50.2 from April`s 50.1, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) said on its website.
Jun 01, 2015, 09:20 AM IST
Taiwan imposes new restrictions on Japan food imports
Taiwan recalled several Japanese food items that were found with fake labels that hid their origins near the site of the nuclear disaster.
May 15, 2015, 13:33 PM IST
China imposes new curbs on Norway salmon imports
China has imposed new restrictions on imports of Norwegian salmon citing fears of a fish virus, Norwegian authorities said on Monday.
Mar 23, 2015, 17:01 PM IST
Exports jump in China, but slide in imports signals economic weakness
Data released by the General Administration of Customs on Sunday showed that China posted a record trade surplus of $60.6 billion last month.
Mar 09, 2015, 13:28 PM IST
China February trade surplus hits record $60.6 bn: Govt
Exports leapt 48.3 percent year-on-year to $169.2 billion while imports fell 20.5 percent to $108.6 billion, Customs said on its website.
Mar 08, 2015, 14:47 PM IST
China imports fall and export growth slows in November
China's stuttering economy suffered another blow in November as export growth slowed sharply and imports surprisingly contracted, government data showed Monday, resulting in a record monthly trade surplus.
Dec 08, 2014, 22:24 PM IST
China August trade surplus up 77.8% on-year at record $49.8 bn
Imports fell 2.4 percent year-on-year to $158.6 billion, the General Administration of Customs announced, while exports increased 9.4 percent to $208.5 billion.
Sep 08, 2014, 09:06 AM IST
