Finbarr Bermingham

German-made exports of machinery parts for Xinjiang’s textiles industry are soaring, despite evidence of forced labour . Pressure is on the EU to act on forced labour allegations after signing an investment deal with China in December

Studies show the benefits of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) will not outweigh the negative impact of the long-running US trade war on China’s economy. However, analysts agree the trade pact, which covers 30 per cent of the global economy, is far more strategically significant than in direct economic impact

As top negotiators prepare to discuss progress on implementation of the phase one trade deal, China is lagging on purchasing commitments

The clock is ticking on China-EU investment talks, with the two sides said to be far apart from agreement on key issues

Jesus Seade has been nominated to succeed Roberto Azevedo as director general of the World Trade Organisation (WTO) later this year

Ahead of China’s crucial ‘two sessions’ policy meetings next week, criticism of the US-China trade deal has grown from state-backed news and social media outlets. Analysts suggest Beijing is still committed to phase one, but the gloves are off with regard to how the deal and the US handling of it is discussed in official organs

China’s exports grew by 3.5 per cent in April and imports fell by 14.2 per cent, presenting a mixed picture of the economic recovery. Demand shock from coronavirus containment efforts around the world did not appear to place great strain on world’s second largest economy in April

Under the leadership of US President Donald Trump, Washington this week broadened restrictions on technology exports to China to keep products away from the military. Experts expect severe supply chain disruptions and accelerated decoupling as the coronavirus row also inflames the relationship between the two superpowers

Western governments urged to view China’s ‘terrible numbers’ as incentive to be more decisive in tackling coronavirus economic fallout. Policymakers face delicate balancing act of managing health risks and keeping economies afloat, amid unprecedented pandemic challenge