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China–Japan flight cancellations surged in early 2026 amid rising safety concerns and official travel advisories, reshaping Lunar New Year travel as Thailand overtook Japan as the top outbound destination.

Lead / Introduction (≤200 characters): China's industrial enterprises above designated size posted modest profit growth in 2025, with manufacturing gains offsetting sharp declines in mining, highlighting uneven recovery across sectors.

China's industrial production in December 2025 showed positive growth in key sectors like caustic soda, alumina, and paper, while raw salt and synthetic detergent production faced declines, according to new data.

Canada has reduced tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles from 100% to 6.1%, allowing 49,000 EVs to enter its market and signaling a broader reset in China–Canada trade and economic relations.

The U.S. military action in Venezuela has disrupted oil exports and drawn global attention, raising questions over China's crude supply and chemical trade, though analysts see limited long-term impact on China's market.

China's industrial sector closed 2025 on a steady note, with output from enterprises above designated size rising 5.2% year on year in December and posting solid full-year growth of 5.9%.

China and Canada have agreed on a new trade cooperation roadmap, lowering tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles and adjusting agricultural import duties as Prime Minister Mark Carney's visit ushers in a renewed economic partnership.

Amazon is pushing suppliers, especially those sourcing from China, to cut prices by up to 30% to offset potential tariff costs and protect margins ahead of a key US Supreme Court ruling.

China has launched its 2026 Tariff Adjustment Plan, cutting import duties to support technology, green transition, public welfare, and expanding zero-tariff benefits for 43 least developed countries.

China will abolish VAT export rebates for photovoltaic and related products from 2026, reshaping global trade dynamics. What forces are driving this strategic policy change, and how will it impact key industries and markets worldwide?

China's December 2025 CPI rose 0.8% year-on-year, with fresh vegetables and fruit surging while pork prices fell sharply, and housing, services, and consumer goods showing mixed trends, highlighting a complex inflation landscape.

China's PPI eased 1.9% in December 2025, narrowing the decline from November, as industrial and consumer goods prices show signs of stabilization amid shifting market demand.

The U.S. Supreme Court is set to rule on Trump-era tariffs this Friday, a decision that could slash China duties by 20% and unlock billions in refunds, reshaping trade, inflation, and global supply chains.

China's Foreign Ministry has clarified its stance on Venezuela ties, as questions grow over oil imports and shifting U.S. involvement.

China's industrial profits remained broadly stable in January–November, with solid manufacturing growth cushioning sharp declines in mining, even as November profits fell markedly year-on-year.

Thai AirAsia will suspend multiple China routes in its 2025/26 winter schedule as it accelerates fleet expansion and pivots growth toward India and the domestic market amid a slow Chinese travel recovery.

Driven by the 15th Five-Year Plan, China's chemical industry aims to lift ethylene capacity to 90 million tonnes, secure 42% of global output and raise high-end material self-sufficiency to 85%.

China has launched island-wide customs clearance in Hainan, expanding zero-tariff treatment to 6,600 goods and deepening high-level opening-up.

The US is cautiously easing trade tensions with China while keeping tariffs and trade rebalancing at the center of its policy.

In 2025, China's C2 industry chain reached global scale leadership but faced prolonged market pressure.

The launch of the China-Brazil Science and Technology Innovation Centre marks a key new stage in advancing the countries’ integrated cooperation in science, technology and energy.

India has revoked QCOs for 21 chemical, polymer, and metal-related products after fully restoring tourist visas for Chinese citizens.

China's factory-gate prices fell 2.1% year-on-year in October 2025, marking a slower decline as producer prices showed early signs of stabilization with a modest month-on-month rebound.

The United States and China announced coordinated tariff reductions during these two days, signaling a potential easing of bilateral trade tensions after years of tariff escalation.

Days after the Busan summit, President Trump and Treasury Secretary Bessent shifted tone, with Bessent warning the U.S. is ready to raise tariffs on China at any time.

The U.S. will cut tariffs on Chinese goods imposed to curb fentanyl by 10 percentage points starting November 10, 2025 and maintain the suspension of additional equal tariffs until November 10, 2026.

China and the United States achieved significant breakthroughs in trade consultations held in Kuala Lumpur, injecting fresh momentum into bilateral cooperation amid a complex global economic landscape.

Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump met in Busan on October 30, marking a key step toward stabilizing China-US relations.

U.S. and China are set to negotiate a trade deal that could slash tariffs on certain Chinese goods by half, from 20% to 10%, as reported.

On 28 October, China and ASEAN signed the Protocol on Upgrading the China-ASEAN Free Trade Area to Version 3.0 in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.