Both trade figures came in below market forecasts by big margins, with shipments from China down 7.5% year-on-year, and imports declining by 1.9%.

The German automaker is also planning to roll out two new models as part of its tie-up with Chinese firm Xpeng

China's consumer inflation dropped in March, amid weak demand, while producer deflation continued, according to official data, which has led to speculation on the need for more stimulus

China says excess capacity claim is groundless and should be viewed from a global perspective and that its trade in key green sectors is based on innovation and complete supply lines

The four firms were among 11 added to the US Entity List on Wednesday, an official said, along with others procuring drones for Russia's war in Ukraine

Energy storage projects face high upfront costs and also difficulties in getting grid connections and selling electricity into China's power markets

Hong Kong authorities are desperate to improve the city's financial attractiveness after its image suffered because of Beijing’s pandemic restrictions

Chinese firms have ordered 47 ships, including car carriers, to cut export costs. Meanwhile, idle car factories are being shut amid huge industry changes; only two local carmakers out of about 100 are now said to be profitable

Even China’s vast domestic market can’t soak up the excess capacity of its solar power industry

Ma praised the leadership of Eddie Wu and Joe Tsai. He said the split into six units helped streamline decision-making, so Alibaba is more agile and customer-focused

Ratings agency blames risks to public finances as the economy faces uncertainty in its shift to new growth models, says state deficit will rise to 7.1% of GDP in 2024

Beijing’s commerce minister told French media its anti-dumping investigation might not end with tariffs