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Association: Coal use forecast to peak by 2028

Thermal coal loaded onto a ship at Lianyungang Port, Jiangsu province. WANG CHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY China’s coal consumption is expected to peak around 2028, the China National Coal Association forecast on Wednesday. Zhang Hong, a spokesperson for the association, said: “It’s important to note that reaching the peak around 2028 doesn’t automatically signify an immediate…

Many people in US puzzled by self-inflicted wounds to economy

A trader reacts in despair while watching the index at the Chicago Board Options Exchange in Chicago, the US state of Illinois, on Tuesday. NAM Y. HUH/AP Wayne, an IT worker from Houston, Texas, said he does not need economic experts or the media to tell him how the tariffs will impact him and his…

Yonghui unveils initiative to support domestic supply chain

In response to new rounds of United States’ tariffs and ongoing global supply chain disruptions, Chinese retailer Yonghui Superstores launched a “green channel” initiative aimed at supporting domestic supply chain enterprises grappling with stockpiles caused by export challenges. The initiative, unveiled on April 7, includes fast-track product placement within 15 days, targeted promotional support, and…

Sinopec, Aramco and Yasref sign agreement on a major petrochemical project

China Petroleum and Chemical Corp (Sinopec) signed a Venture Framework Agreement (VFA) with Aramco and Yanbu Aramco Sinopec Refining Company (Yasref) on Tuesday for a major petrochemical expansion at Yasref in Yanbuon in the west coast of Saudi Arabia. The agreement seeks to advance engineering studies for the development of a fully-integrated petrochemical complex at…

China asks US to work together on economic, trade issues

Photo shows a view of Nansha Port in Guangzhou, South China’s Guangdong province. [Photo provided to chinadaily.com.cn] China has called on the United States to work with Beijing toward the same direction, to resolve respective concerns and jointly promote the sound, stable and sustainable development of China-US economic and trade relations, according to a white…

Imports of rare earth elements saw 30% drop in 2024

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Full text: China’s Position on Some Issues Concerning China-US Economic, Trade Relations

BEIJING — China’s State Council Information Office on Wednesday released a white paper titled “China’s Position on Some Issues Concerning China-US Economic and Trade Relations.” Please see the attachment for the document. China’s Position on Some Issues Concerning China-US Economic and Trade Relations Tanks to chinadaily.com.cn Please visit: Our Sponsor

US ‘reciprocal tariffs’ will damage its own, others’ interests: white paper

Shipping containers are stacked at the Port of Long Beach on April 2, 2025, in Long Beach, California. [Photo/Agencies] BEIJING — The “reciprocal tariffs” imposed by the US will damage its own and others’ interests, said a white paper issued by China’s State Council Information Office on Wednesday. The imposition of “reciprocal tariffs” is a…

New global standards for macroeconomic statistics

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China-US economic, trade relations mutually beneficial, win-win in nature: white paper

A container ship leaves Qingdao Port, Shandong province. [YU FANGPING/FOR CHINA DAILY] BEIJING — China-US economic and trade relations are mutually beneficial and win-win in nature, and cooperation benefits both sides while confrontation harms both, said a white paper released by China’s State Council Information Office on Wednesday. Maintaining the stable development of China-US economic…