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TREND | 25 Jun 2025

Beijing treads cautiously in Iran-Israel war despite ties with Tehran

Business Standard

When Israel attacked Iran nearly two weeks ago, the Chinese government, a longtime friend of Iran, jumped into action at least, when it came to words. It condemned the attacks. Its leader, Xi Jinping, got on the phone with the Russian leader and urged a ceasefire. Its foreign minister spoke with his counterpart in Iran. But that's where China stopped. The usual rhetoric was delivered. De-escalation and dialogue were trumpeted. Yet China offered no material support. Despite Beijing's clout as a near-peer rival to the United States and its ambition to play a bigger role on the world stage, Beijing refrained from offering military support to Iran, let alone getting directly involved in the conflict. The decision underscored the limitations it faces in the Middle East. "Beijing lacks both the diplomatic capabilities and the risk appetite to quickly intervene in, and to think it can successfully navigate, this fast-moving and volatile situation," said Jude Blanchette, director of the ..

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TREND | 03 Jun 2025

After IWT abeyance, Pak stokes China-Brahmaputra threat: Assam CM Himanta

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Tuesday said that after India put the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) in abeyance, Pakistan is weaving a new "manufactured threat" narrative of what will happen if China stops Brahmaputra's flow into the country. He clarified that though China has not announced any such move, but even if it happens, it would in fact help mitigate the annual Assam floods. He said that most of Brahmaputra's flow is generated due to downpour in northeast India while glacial melt and limited Tibetan rainfall contribute to only 30-35 per cent of the river's water flow. In an X post titled 'What If China Stops Brahmaputra Water to India? A Response to Pakistan's New Scare Narrative', he said, 'After India decisively moved away from the outdated Indus Waters Treaty, Pakistan is now spinning another manufactured threat: What if China stops the Brahmaputra's water to India?" 'Let's dismantle this myth -- not with fear, but with facts and national clarity," he added. Sarm

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TREND | 12 May 2025

Chinese Stocks Jump After Agreement With US On Tariff Reductions

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The Hang Seng China Enterprises Index and Hong Kong's benchmark Hang Seng Index both extended its gains to 3.6% after the two countries released a joint statement announcing the move.

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TREND | 21 Apr 2025

Another China Shadow Bank Seeks State Help As Trust Sector Reels

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AVIC Trust Co. is seeking assistance from two peers, CCB Trust Co. and SDIC Taikang Trust Co., after delaying payments on some investment products.

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TREND | 17 Apr 2025

China stocks face risk of $800 billion US outflows, says Goldman Sachs

Business Standard

Currently around 7 per cent of market capitalisation of Chinese companies' American Depositary Receipts, or ADRs, are held by US institutions

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TREND | 14 Apr 2025

Goldman Cuts Targets On China Stocks For Second Time This Month

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The 12-month target for the MSCI China Index was cut to 75 from 81, while that for the CSI 300 Index was lowered to 4,300 from 4,500.

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TREND | 11 Apr 2025

China tech faces worry beyond Trump tariffs after $350 billion wipeout

Business Standard

The Hang Seng Tech Index has shed more than $350 billion in market value since a March high, though it has gained about 9 per cent over the past three sessions

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TREND | 07 Apr 2025

Hang Seng Leads Global Index Declines With 11.6% Drop After Trump's Tariff

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The CSI 300 in China fell by 7.8%, while South Korea's KOSPI decreased by 5.5%.

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TREND | 04 Apr 2025

Tech, bank stocks tumble as Chinas retaliation stokes fears of widening trade war

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USA-TRUMP-TARIFFS-CHINA-STOCKS:Tech, bank stocks tumble as China's retaliation stokes fears of widening trade war

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TREND | 02 Apr 2025

Trump tariffs: China willing to import more Indian products, says envoy

Business Today

Trump reciprocal tariffs: The Chinese Ambassador also welcomed Indian enterprises to explore opportunities in China, sharing in the benefits of China's development.