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Business
China Shock 2.0 reshuffles winners and losers
A new economic shift termed 'China Shock 2.0' is emerging, altering the landscape of global winners and losers in international trade.
Global Trade
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No tankers loaded at Kharg Island for a week amid US blockade, FT says
Oil exports from Kharg Island have halted for a week as a US blockade persists, forcing Iran to shift crude shipments to the Jask terminal.
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Vessel traffic through Hormuz dwindles this week as markets watch Iran-Oman talks
Maritime traffic in the Strait of Hormuz has plummeted following missile attacks on ADNOC vessels as markets monitor diplomatic talks between Iran and Oman.
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BYD July sales jump 21.8% as overseas deliveries hit fresh record
BYD reports a 21.8% jump in July sales driven by record-breaking overseas deliveries and increasing international demand.
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China posts slowest GDP growth since 2022 at 4.3%, missing expectations
China's GDP growth has dropped to 4.3% in the last quarter, marking its slowest pace since 2022 and missing official growth targets.
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Business
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China's exports ride AI boom as domestic economy struggles
China's exports hit a record $412 billion as the global AI boom and green-tech demand offset domestic economic struggles.
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Global trade in cocaine, methamphetamine is booming, UN drug report shows
The UN World Drug Report 2026 highlights a surge in cocaine and methamphetamine markets alongside the rapid expansion of synthetic drugs.
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Oil prices face sudden $150 spike after vital route shuts
Oil prices jump $150 as the Strait of Hormuz shuts, sending shockwaves through global trade routes.