economic relations

Peru Seeks to Diversify Economic Ties with China Beyond Raw Mineral Exports

Business·06/07/2026Résumé IA

Peru Seeks to Diversify Economic Ties with China Beyond Raw Mineral Exports

Peru's ambassador to China, Carlos Vasquez, stated that Peru aims to move beyond raw mineral exports to China, seeking investment in infrastructure to diversify its economy and reduce risks from trade ties currently dominated by commodities like copper and iron.

German Chancellor Merz Signals Major Shift in Economic Relations with Beijing

Business·20/06/2026Résumé IA

German Chancellor Merz Signals Major Shift in Economic Relations with Beijing

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated China's currency is undervalued by 30%, far exceeding the IMF's estimate. He criticized Beijing's market flooding via subsidies and non-convertible currency, calling it unacceptable and a threat to European manufacturers.

Business·19/06/2026Résumé IA

German Chancellor Merz Signals Major Shift in Economic Relations with Beijing

German Chancellor Friedrich Merz stated China's currency is undervalued by 30%, significantly above the IMF's estimate. He criticized Beijing's use of high subsidies and non-convertible currency, warning of market flooding and harm to European manufacturers.

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EU's Economic Decay Outpaces Qing Dynasty, Analyst Claims

Monde·10/06/2026Résumé IA

EU's Economic Decay Outpaces Qing Dynasty, Analyst Claims

An analysis claims the EU's economic decay over two decades has been three times faster than the late Qing dynasty, challenging Brussels' narrative of Chinese overcapacity. The EU's per capita manufacturing output is significantly higher than China's, suggesting structural dependence on foreign markets.

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Monde·03/06/2026Résumé IA

Chisinau moving to complete shutdown of economic relations with Moscow — Russian envoy

Moldova is moving to sever economic ties with Russia, with a Russian envoy criticizing the leadership's European integration course. Meanwhile, Russia is ready to normalize relations with the US if its interests are respected, and has imposed retaliatory sanctions on five UK citizens. Ukraine continues drone attacks on Russian regions, causing casualties.

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Russia's Ambassador: Moldova Moving Towards Full Economic Relations Cut-off

Monde·03/06/2026Résumé IA

Russia's Ambassador: Moldova Moving Towards Full Economic Relations Cut-off

Russia's Ambassador to Moldova, Oleg Ozerov, stated that the current Moldovan leadership is steering the country towards a complete cessation of economic ties with Russia, prioritizing European integration over historical and economic connections.

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EU Rejects UK's Single Market Pitch, Suggests Customs Union or EEA

Politique·22/05/2026Résumé IA

EU Rejects UK's Single Market Pitch, Suggests Customs Union or EEA

The UK government proposed a single market for goods with the EU, but EU officials reportedly rejected it, suggesting a customs union or EEA instead. Labour's red lines prevent these alternatives. The UK hopes for agreements on food, emissions trading, and youth mobility at an upcoming summit.

US and China Agree to New Trade Boards, Stable Economic Relationship

US and China establish new trade and investment boards to foster a stable economic relationship based on fairness and reciprocity. Agreements include addressing rare earth concerns, denuclearizing North Korea, and significant agricultural and aircraft purchases by China.

US-China negotiations seek a quick Seoul search for deals ahead of Trump’s visit

The next round of US-China trade talks appears to be a rushed precursor intended to set the stage for President Donald Trump’s state visit to Beijing, according to analysts who expect only modest deliverables from the negotiations. Chinese Vice-Premier He Lifeng will meet US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent in South Korea this week, both sides have confirmed, marking the latest in a series of diplomatic sprints intended to stabilise the world’s most consequential economic relationship. The...

‘Not decoupling’: what US-China trade data signals ahead of Xi-Trump summit

ACTU

09/05/2026

‘Not decoupling’: what US-China trade data signals ahead of Xi-Trump summit

China’s trade with the United States has declined this year, official data shows, as US President Donald Trump heads to Beijing next week for a high-stakes visit that could determine the future of economic relations between the two superpowers. China’s merchandise exports to the US fell 10.2 per cent year on year to US$133.4 billion in the first four months of 2026, according to data released on Saturday by the General Administration of Customs. Imports from the US also declined 10.9 per cent to...

ACTU

30/04/2026

Putin’s May visit to Astana could take relations to new level — top Kazakh diplomat

Yermek Kosherbayev added that the two countries are linked by strong traditions of good neighborliness, as well as by trade and economic relations

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Carney Forms Cross-Party Advisory Committee as Canada Prepares for Tense US Trade Negotiations