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China penalises US acid imports in retaliatory move as trade relations grow caustic

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China announced on Friday it would levy anti-dumping penalties of over 40 per cent on imports of a chemical from the United States used in foods, pesticides, pharmaceuticals and drug intermediates – a retaliation against similar action from Washington as tensions build in bilateral trade. Starting from Saturday, operators will be required to provide corresponding … Read more

China says exports rise for first time in seven months

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Chinese exports rose in November for the first time in seven months, officials said Thursday, as the country navigates a troubled recovery from the Covid-19 pandemic. However, the reading compares with a low base from last year when authorities were still wedded a zero-Covid policy that hammered output and business activity, while a surprise drop … Read more