By Wang Wenzheng China’s newly revised Foreign Trade Law officially came into effect on March 1, 2026. The legislation aims to strengthen legal safeguards as China accelerates its transformation into a trader of quality. The revision reflects China’s specific conditions while aligning with international rules and practices. The revisionContinue Reading
US consumers — especially younger drivers — are increasingly open to buying Chinese-made electric vehicles, even as steep tariffs and other restrictions keep them out of the market. At least 69 percent of Generation Z car shoppers — those aged 14 to 29 — polled between Dec 29 andContinue Reading
The Zambian government has announced a three-month suspension of key fuel taxes, a move aimed at shielding citizens and businesses from rising global oil prices. The decision follows a special Cabinet meeting chaired by President Hakainde Hichilema, which focused on mitigating the economic impact of surging fuel costs, aContinue Reading
(BRNN/GSF) — At a time of deepening geopolitical uncertainty and accelerating technological change, global leaders gathering at the Boao Forum for Asia 2026 Annual Conference converged on a common answer to the question of how the world should invest in its future: work together, or fall behind alone. TheContinue Reading
(BRNN/GSF) — Online shopping has become a daily routine for people across China, spanning generations from Gen Z to the elderly. Today, the country has 976 million online shoppers, reflecting the vast scale of its digital consumer base. According to data released by China’s Ministry of Commerce, the country’sContinue Reading
Nigeria and China have signed a new framework agreement aimed at deepening economic cooperation and reinforcing the two countries’ trade collaboration, in a move seen as significant for their development priorities. The agreement was signed by Nigeria’s Minister of Industry, Trade and Investment, Jumoke Oduwole, and China’s Minister of Commerce,Continue Reading
By Tanimu Yakubu There is criticism, and there is confusion elevated to performance art. Suyi Ayodele’s “History Tinubu Should Have Learnt” is not an argument—it is a cascade of assertions built on a startling ignorance of how modern economies function. It is one thing to oppose policy. It isContinue Reading
Asia remains the world’s primary growth engine, as the region’s share of global GDP continues to expand, according to a report released by the Boao Forum for Asia (BFA) on Tuesday. The Asian economy is expected to expand by 4.5 percent in 2026, with its share of global GDPContinue Reading
The foundations of Asian trade integration continue to strengthen, according to a report released by the Boao Forum for Asia on Tuesday. Intra-regional trade dependence edged up from 56.3 percent in 2023 to 57.2 percent in 2024, as major economies across the region increasingly orient their trade ties towardContinue Reading
Global energy markets are facing one of the most severe disruptions in decades, with the International Energy Agency (IEA) warning that the ongoing US-Israel-Iran conflict has already removed around 11 million barrels per day from global oil supply, an impact larger than past oil crises combined. IEA Executive DirectorContinue Reading
