Steel Tariff Showdown: US vs Canada in an Outdated Trade Game
A heated tariff dispute erupts as the US and Canada exchange punitive steel tariffs, revealing outdated tactics in modern trade battles.
Economy
Asia’s Growth Surge: Booming Economies, Cautious Outlook
Asia’s economic boom shows robust gains in the Chinese mainland and India, but revised forecasts and tariff challenges signal caution across the region.
Hainan Free Trade Port Launches Independent Customs
China’s Hainan Free Trade Port launches an independent customs operation on Dec 18, 2025, heralding a new era for trade efficiency.
EU Unleashes Nuclear Option Against Trump Tariff Threat
EU readies its anti-coercion ‘nuclear option’ to counter Trump’s tariff threat with a bold 10-point measure list.
China’s $127B Forex Surge in H1 2025: Capital Influx Rocks Markets
China’s non-banking sectors recorded a remarkable $127.3B in forex inflows in H1 2025, highlighting robust global capital trends.
SCIO Unveils Ambitious Plans for Hainan Free Trade Port
SCIO holds a live press conference detailing plans for the development of the Hainan Free Trade Port on the Chinese mainland.
Chinese Mainland’s Cross-Border Finance Hits $7.6T Milestone
The Chinese mainland reached a historic $7.6T in cross-border revenue in H1, with RMB at 53% and impressive fund inflows boosting reserves.
Northeast Asia Trade Soars to $900B in 2024
Trade between the Chinese mainland and Northeast Asia reached $901.6B in 2024, boosting investments and setting the stage for a major expo in Changchun.
China’s Trade-In Program Drives Record Domestic Demand
China’s consumer goods trade-in program boosts domestic demand with record sales of appliances, digital devices, and electric bicycles.
SCIO Unveils H1 2025 Forex Data Trends
SCIO briefs on H1 2025 forex data as Li Bin fields media questions on emerging financial trends.