Unfortunately, policymakers have made things worse by resorting to temporary palliatives
Two killed in latest bombing by ethnic separatists who have targeted Chinese investments
Government plans to increase spending to boost world’s second-largest economy
Havana’s economic collapse is hampering relations with Beijing
Markets wait for detail on how much Beijing is prepared to spend to try to boost growth
No details of amount of fiscal stimulus as Beijing says it will help regions buy back idle land and property
Technology and self-sufficiency matter more than growth and profits
Investigation into cheap wood exports follows producers’ claim the products originated in Russia
Algos versus humans
Expectations of fiscal stimulus stoked a market rally that fizzled out this week
Investors turn to finance ministry briefing on Saturday in hope of more fiscal stimulus
Investor disappointment with lack of detailed plans limits gains in CSI 300 and triggers sharp sell-off in Hong Kong
Trade retaliation comes after bloc voted to approve steep tariff increases on Chinese electric cars
Unreliable suppliers can modify devices, yet companies devote few resources to verifying the origin of components
Industrial rivalry and tensions with China frame a confused debate about the pressures of globalisation
Investors need to see (much) more for this to be sustained
Member states are failing to show Beijing a united front over electric vehicles
Investment bank says equity valuations remain low as market prepares to reopen following buying frenzy
Stronger currency is challenging China’s exchange rate management with US election looming
Washington weighs more tariffs on imports after flood of Chinese panels drove global prices to record lows
Market shunned by foreign investors suddenly skyrockets
China’s carmakers have been increasing market share in Europe
Also in this newsletter: European governments ramp up evacuations from Lebanon
The many ways in which the big blocs can make it hard to stay non-aligned
Beijing’s stimulus efforts may not be enough to win over battered foreign investors
