| By Linyi Zheng | Surging EV demand sent auto exports from China beyond levels seen before the pandemic. In the first half of 2023, China’s automobile exports were 2.34M units, up 76.9% year-on-year.
Monday, April 13
Is “Made in India” Challenging “Made in China”?
| By Linyi Zheng | Trade competition between India and China continues increasing as the two countries implement economic policies while US and global companies shift production to India.
US Treasury Secretary Yellen Holds ‘Pragmatic and Constructive’ Talks with Chinese Vice Premier
| By Linyi Zheng | In a marathon session of ten hours of meetings, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and Chinese Vice Premier He Lifeng held talks to find common ground in promoting US-China economic and trade relations.
Long El Niño Adds to Hottest Year on Record
| By Linyi Zheng | On November 8th the WMO announced that the El Niño weather pattern is expected to have a 90% chance to persist throughout the Northern Hemisphere winter until April 2024, contributing to the possible hottest year on record.
COP28 Urges Tripling of Renewable Energy By 2030
| By Linyi Zheng | The COP28 UN group will meet in Dubai November 30th to December 12th to discuss tripling renewable energy usage.
China-US Economic Working Group Holds First Meeting
| By Linyi Zheng | The US and China conducted the first meeting of the Economic Working Group on October 23rd, exploring areas of mutual interest and promoting dialogue.
Japan and the World Bank Launch RISE Partnership to Diversify Energy Supply Chain
| By Linyi Zheng | A new energy partnership, Resident and Inclusive Supply-Chain Enhancement (RISE) aims to bolster renewable energy in emerging countries by enhancing their supply chains.
UN Security Council Authorizes Support Mission in Haiti
| By Linyi Zheng | The UN Security Council authorized deployment of an international security mission to help Haiti reduce gang violence and restore security in the conflict-ridden Caribbean country.
China Expands Trade and Energy Deals with Arab States
| By Linyi Zheng | China highlighted increased Middle East trade and energy deals and initiatives at last week’s 6th China-Arab States Expo held in Yinchuan, China.