The world’s two biggest economies are facing considerable trade tensions, with implications for the global economy, supply chains, and trading system.

Fresh indicators point to mounting pressure across consumption, manufacturing and exports, revealing vulnerabilities beneath the surface of the world’s second-largest economy.

China’s strategic reserves of oil and natural gas have insulated it somewhat, but its manufacturing-based economy is beginning to falter.

The war in Iran has sent oil-starved countries scrambling for fuel. Many are opting for energy alternatives — and turning to the renewables king of the planet: China.

Taiwan's defence minister downplayed on Monday the impact of Chinese sanctions on seven European companies over arms sales to the island, saying it was not the first time

China’s top diplomat on Saturday visited Myanmar’s capital and met with the leader of its military-backed government as part of a regional tour aimed at strengthening Beijing’s political, security and strategic ties in Southeast Asia.

China sold goods worth about $148bn to EU in first quarter of year, but imported just $65bn

The vessel’s completion follows China dominating global shipbuilding orders last year, with South Korea leading in high-value segments.