Category: China

 China’s imports of major commodities appeared largely steady to even somewhat soft in the first two months of the year. But the bland figures mask some dynamic shifts, which are Continue Reading

A BYD showroom in Beijing. China’s passenger vehicle sales rose 4.7% in February from a year earlier to 1.27 million units, helped by particularly strong growth from new-energy vehicles. Deliveries Continue Reading

China’s sovereign bonds slid from the top of global performance rankings to near the bottom in recent weeks, undermining their status as an alternative haven just as global markets were Continue Reading

The soybean outright price for CFR China first-month assessment has reached new highs, at $757.93/mt as assessed by S&P Global Platts March 8, up by 3% week on week, and Continue Reading

A growing number of independent refineries in China’s Shandong province are resorting to throughput cuts as crude oil’s steep surge above $100/b is starting to take a toll on refining Continue Reading

China declined to set a new hard target for energy use and will focus on securing fuel supplies as the world’s biggest oil, gas and coal importer navigates unprecedented tumult Continue Reading

China’s crude imports in January-February fell 4.9% year on year to 10.58 million b/d, or 85.14 million mt, data from the General Administration of Customs showed, as throughput was capped Continue Reading

 Exports seen low in March before rebounding strongly in April-May Finished steel imports fall 7.9% on year over January-February China’s finished steel exports over January-February fell 18.8% year on year Continue Reading