Trump, Xi meet at White House; trade extension, tech, Taiwan in focus
President Trump hosts Chinese President Xi at White House; discussions cover trade, tech, Taiwan, Iran with no firm outcomes.
24/09/2026 14:429 min read
China
China jet hopes fade for Boeing as summit nears
Boeing is struggling to finalise a 200-jet China deal as expectations for a large order at the Trump-Xi summit fade.
24/09/2026 03:2112 min read
China markets close Friday for Mid-Autumn Festival; Golden Week closure ahead
Mainland China markets are closed Friday for Mid-Autumn Festival, with a week-long Golden Week break starting October 1.
24/09/2026 01:4412 min read
ADB maintains China growth outlook, trims inflation forecast on weak demand
The ADB kept its China growth forecasts unchanged but cut the inflation outlook, pointing to soft demand. It slightly raised the Asia growth forecast.
23/09/2026 04:0215 min read
Reuters poll sees PBOC setting USD/CNY reference rate at 6.6971
Reuters estimates the PBOC will set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.6971, as the fixing signals caution over yuan strength.
23/09/2026 00:2713 min read
Muted hopes ahead of Trump-Xi talks as trade truce likely to be prolonged
Trump-Xi meeting set for this week as both sides signal modest trade ambitions; Busan truce expected to be extended.
22/09/2026 02:5119 min read
PBOC fixes yuan central rate at 6.7459, above 6.6989 forecast
PBOC set the yuan central rate at 6.7459 per dollar versus a 6.6989 forecast, the strongest since February 3, 2023.
22/09/2026 01:312 min read
Beijing sets fifth plenum for Oct 26-29; economic cues in focus
China has scheduled its fifth plenum for Oct 26-29 in Beijing; markets will watch for economic signals amid the Trump-Xi summit backdrop.
21/09/2026 07:018 min read
Beijing stays firm as markets anticipate trade truce before Trump-Xi talks
Ahead of the Trump-Xi summit, China remains steady with record trade surplus, while markets expect only a truce extension, not a major deal.
21/09/2026 05:119 min read
PBOC likely to set USD/CNY midpoint at 6.6951, Reuters poll shows
Reuters estimates the PBOC will set the USD/CNY reference rate at 6.6951, with the fixing mechanism signalling concerns over yuan appreciation pace.
21/09/2026 00:3218 min read
Bessent and Greer describe US-China talks as productive; trade body goes live
Bessent called US-China talks 'very successful' as the Board of Trade became operational ahead of a Trump-Xi summit.
21/09/2026 00:1117 min read
China maintains LPRs for 16th month as Fed rate hike curbs easing room
China kept its one-year and five-year loan prime rates unchanged for the 16th straight month, as the Fed's rate hike limited policy space.
20/09/2026 22:0313 min read
China urged Iran to rein in Houthis after Saudi plea, sources say
China privately asked Iran to help rein in Yemen's Houthis after a Saudi appeal, sources say.
17/09/2026 12:245 min read
PBOC likely to fix USD/CNY at 6.7241, Reuters poll shows
PBOC expected to fix USD/CNY at 6.7241; recent moves show concern over pace of yuan gains.
17/09/2026 00:4316 min read
Nike shares sink to 12-year low amid China, tariff and turnaround worries
Nike shares hit a 12-year low near $35.80 on Wednesday amid China weakness, tariff costs and turnaround doubts, after price target cuts from Telsey and Baird.
16/09/2026 23:1115 min read