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China Names Ding Xiangqun Nfra Party Chief - Bloomberg

Fri, 29 May 2026 07:16:57 -0400

China Names Ding Xiangqun Nfra Party Chief - Bloomberg

Barclays: China's April Economic Data Shows Sharp Slowdown Across Key Sectors

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:44:15 -0400

Investing.com -- China's economic activity slowed sharply in April, with retail sales, industrial production, and fixed-asset investment all falling below expectations at the start of the second quarter.

Retail sales rose just 0.2% year-over-year in April, according to Barclays analysis, missing the Bloomberg consensus forecast of 2.0% and marking one of the weakest readings since late 2022. The first-quarter average stood at 2.4%.

Fixed-asset investment declined 1.6% year-over-year, contrary to consensus expectations of a 1.7% increase. Infrastructure and manufacturing investment each contracted by approximately 4%, while property investment fell around 20%.

Industrial production growth slowed to 4.1% year-over-year, down from 6.1% in the

Barclays: China's April Economic Data Shows Sharp Slowdown Across Key Sectors

Mon, 18 May 2026 07:44:15 -0400

Industrial production growth slowed to 4.1% year-over-year, down from 6.1% in the

iShares China Large-Cap (FXI) call put ratio 5.4 calls to 1 put with a focus on June 38 and 39 calls

Fri, 15 May 2026 11:12:19 -0400

iShares China Large-Cap (NYSE: FXI) 30-day option implied volatility is at 24; compared to its 52-week range of 18 to 31. Call put ratio 5.4 calls to 1 put with a focus on June 38 and 39 calls.

China, Us Agree To Set Up Trade, Investment Councils: Xinhua

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:12:46 -0400

China, Us Agree To Set Up Trade, Investment Councils: Xinhua

Xi To Visit Us In Autumn: Xinhua

China, Us Agree To Set Up Trade, Investment Councils: Xinhua

Fri, 15 May 2026 10:12:46 -0400

China, Us Agree To Set Up Trade, Investment Councils: Xinhua

Xi To Visit Us In Autumn: Xinhua

iShares China Large-Cap (FXI) call put ratio 8.1 calls to 1 put with a focus on 10K contracts of May 29 weekly 36.50 puts

Wed, 13 May 2026 10:55:08 -0400

iShares China Large-Cap (NYSE: FXI) 30-day option implied volatility is at 26; compared to its 52-week range of 18 to 31. Call put ratio 8.1 calls to 1 put with a focus on 10K contracts of May 29 weekly 36.50 puts.

iShares China Large-Cap (FXI) call put ratio 4.7 calls to 1 put with a focus on 30K contracts of June 38 calls

Tue, 12 May 2026 04:40:14 -0400

iShares China Large-Cap (NYSE: FXI) 30-day option implied volatility is at 24; compared to its 52-week range of 18 to 31. Call put ratio 4.7 calls to 1 put with a focus on 30K contracts of June 38 calls.

Jefferies: China home appliances demand weakens in April and early May

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:59:51 -0400

Investing.com - Jefferies reported weaker demand for China white goods in April and early May compared to the first quarter of 2026, with air conditioners leading the decline.

The firm's channel checks indicated that white goods retail sales declined by double-digit percentage points year-over-year during the May 1 to May 5 period. This early May period, known as the "golden week campaign," traditionally serves as the prelude to the summer peak season.

Jefferies noted that retail prices increased year-to-date by an estimated 3% to 5% on a like-for-like basis. However, the firm suggested these price increases may not fully offset margin pressure

Jefferies: China home appliances demand weakens in April and early May

Thu, 07 May 2026 07:59:51 -0400

Investing.com - Jefferies reported weaker demand for China white goods in April and early May compared to the first quarter of 2026, with air conditioners leading the decline.

Jefferies noted that retail prices increased year-to-date by an estimated 3% to 5% on a like-for-like basis. However, the firm suggested these price increases may not fully offset margin pressure

China's He Expresses Concern Over Recent US Trade Restrictions - CCTV

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 09:54:28 -0400

China's He Lifeng Calls With Bessent - CCTV
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China's He Expresses Concern Over Recent US Trade Restrictions

US Accuses China Of Theft Of Ai Technology - FT

Thu, 23 Apr 2026 10:02:06 -0400

US Accuses China Of Theft Of Ai Technology - FT

China sees first producer inflation in over three years

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:40:34 -0400

BEIJING, April ‌10 (Reuters) - China's factory-gate prices in March turned positive for the ‌first time in more than ⁠three years, official data showed on ‌Friday, pointing to ‌rising import cost pressures linked to the Middle East crisis.

The producer price index (PPI) increased 0.5% from a year ⁠earlier, according to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, ending a 41-month streak of declines. The reading beat ‌an estimated 0.4% gain in a

China sees first producer inflation in over three years

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 21:40:34 -0400

Trump and Xi to hold Beijing summit in May after postponement

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:01:16 -0400

Investing.com -- President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will hold a summit in Beijing on May 14-15, the White House announced Wednesday.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the rescheduled dates and said Xi would visit Washington later this year.

The meeting was originally scheduled for later this month but Trump postponed it to focus on the war with Iran.

The delay brought fresh uncertainty to relations between the world's largest economies.

Trump and Xi to hold Beijing summit in May after postponement

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 14:01:16 -0400

Investing.com -- President Donald Trump and Chinese leader Xi Jinping will hold a summit in Beijing on May 14-15, the White House announced Wednesday.

White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt confirmed the rescheduled dates and said Xi would visit Washington later this year.

The meeting was originally scheduled for later this month but Trump postponed it to focus on the war with Iran.

The delay brought fresh uncertainty to relations between the world's largest economies.

China Supports Iran In Safeguarding Its Sovereignty: Wang Yi

Mon, 02 Mar 2026 07:45:43 -0400

China Supports Iran In Safeguarding Its Sovereignty: Wang Yi

China's Foreign Minister: China Has Urged U.S., Israel To Immediately Cease Military Action

Trump, Xi discuss Taiwan and soybeans in call aimed at easing China, US relations

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:10:47 -0400

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Xiuhao Chen

WASHINGTON/BEIJING, Feb 4 (Reuters) - China is considering buying ⁠more U.S.-farmed soybeans, President Donald Trump ⁠said after what ‍he called "very positive" talks with President Xi Jinping on Wednesday, even as Beijing warned Washington about arms sales to Taiwan.

In a goodwill gesture two months before Trump's expected visit to Beijing, Trump said Xi

Trump, Xi discuss Taiwan and soybeans in call aimed at easing China, US relations

Wed, 04 Feb 2026 09:10:47 -0400

By Trevor Hunnicutt and Xiuhao Chen

In a goodwill gesture two months before Trump's expected visit to Beijing, Trump said Xi

iShares China Large-Cap (FXI) call put ratio 1 call to 5.1 puts with a focus on 202K contracts of March 33 puts as share price up 1.6%

Wed, 21 Jan 2026 15:03:08 -0400

iShares China Large-Cap (NYSE: FXI) 30-day option implied volatility is at 23; compared to its 52-week range of 18 to 59. Call put ratio 1 call to 5.1 puts with a focus on 202K contracts of March 33 puts as share price up 1.6%.

Bessent Says Call With Vice Premier He Lifeng 'Constructive'

Fri, 05 Dec 2025 11:41:02 -0400

Bessent Says Call With Vice Premier He Lifeng 'Constructive'

Bessent: Discussed Busan Arrangement, Which Is 'going Well'

Trump says had "very good" call with China’s Xi, praises relationship

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:34:00 -0400

Investing.com -- U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, describing the conversation as "very good" in a post on Truth Social.

The leaders discussed several key issues including the war in Ukraine, fentanyl trafficking, and agricultural trade deals benefiting American farmers.

"We have done a good, and very important, deal for our Great Farmers — and it will only get better. Our relationship with China is extremely strong!" Trump wrote on his social media platform.

During the call, Trump accepted Xi’s invitation to visit China in April. The Chinese leader will make a state visit

Trump says had "very good" call with China’s Xi, praises relationship

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 13:34:00 -0400

Investing.com -- U.S. President Donald Trump held a phone call with Chinese President Xi Jinping on Monday, describing the conversation as "very good" in a post on Truth Social.

The leaders discussed several key issues including the war in Ukraine, fentanyl trafficking, and agricultural trade deals benefiting American farmers.

"We have done a good, and very important, deal for our Great Farmers — and it will only get better. Our relationship with China is extremely strong!" Trump wrote on his social media platform.

During the call, Trump accepted Xi’s invitation to visit China in April. The Chinese leader will make a state visit

China’s Xi holds phone call with U.S. President Trump

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:48:08 -0400

Investing.com -- Chinese President Xi Jinping held a phone call with U.S. President Donald Trump on Monday, according to Chinese state news agency Xinhua.

The call between the two leaders was reported by Xinhua on Monday, November 24, though no details about the content of their discussion were provided in the initial report.

This marks a direct communication between the leaders of the world’s two largest economies, as relations between China and the United States continue to be a focus of global attention.

Xi Talks With Trump Over Phone - Xinhua

Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:32:11 -0400

(Updated - November 24, 2025 9:32 AM EST)

Xi Talks With Trump Over Phone - Xinhua

China's Xi Speaks With Trump By Phone Nov. 24