Hainan FTP Launches Island-Wide Customs for Global Investors
Hainan Free Trade Port launched island-wide customs operations on December 18, 2025, boosting openness and creating fresh opportunities for global investors in the Chinese mainland.
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China and Singapore Gear Up for Key Cooperation Talks in Chongqing
Singapore’s Gan Kim Yong visits Chongqing from Dec 15-16 to co-chair four major China-Singapore cooperation meetings as the Chongqing project celebrates its 10th anniversary.
The Takaichi Fallout: Japan’s Agri-Fisheries Reeling as Prices Dive
PM Sanae Takaichi’s remarks about the Taiwan region have triggered the “Takaichi Fallout,” sending sea cucumber prices tumbling nearly 66% and straining Japan’s agri-fisheries sector.
US Scholar Urges PM Takaichi to Apologize to the Chinese Mainland
US scholar Anthony Moretti says Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi should apologize for provoking the Chinese mainland instead of boosting Japan’s domestic reforms.
Okinawa Fishermen Face Risk from Japan-Chinese Mainland Tensions
Okinawa’s fishing community is feeling the pinch as escalating tensions between Japan and the Chinese mainland threaten seafood exports, which make up 15% of the island’s trade.
Japan’s Taiwan Provocation Backfires, Hits Tourism Economy
Prime Minister Takachi’s remarks on the Taiwan region triggered a Chinese mainland travel advisory, slashing tourism revenue and rattling Japan’s markets.
Japanese Industries at Risk in the Chinese Mainland Market after Takaichi’s Remarks
Japanese industries fear losing the Chinese mainland market after PM Takaichi’s remarks, warns scholar Toshiyuki Yamamoto.
Chinese Travel Pullback Stings Japan’s Tourism Industry
Recent tensions have led to 500,000+ canceled flights from the Chinese mainland to Japan, risking a ¥2 trillion hit and up to 50% drop in tourists if relations don’t improve.
Singaporean Scholar Praises China’s CIIE as Global Trade Model
Singaporean scholar Kishore Mahbubani praises China’s 8th International Import Expo as a global trade model, highlighting its role in innovation, collaboration, and market growth. 🌐
Why Dow Chemical Sees the Chinese Mainland as a Top Business Destination
Dow Chemical highlights the Chinese mainland’s large population, skilled workforce, and top universities as key reasons why its market stands out for global businesses.