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The article focuses on the fast growing bond market in China. Topics covered include the decision by the People's Bank of China (PBOC) to lift all restrictions on foreign institutional investor participation in February 2016, a recent Bank of China analysis which predicted a further increase in corporate bond defaults in the second half of 2016, and some factors that limit the participation on many foreign investors.

The article discusses challenges faced by China concerning its planned economic reforms in 2015. Topics covered include anti-corruption and internationalization efforts of China, the slow economic progress in the nation, and the effort to enhance private sector banking. Also mentioned is the sale of fuel supply of energy company Sinopec.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mixed during Asian morning trading on Thursday December 13, with easier trade tensions between China and the United States failing to provide significant upward momentum to the complex. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article offers information on the impacts of trade war between U.S. and China on the economy of both the countries. Topics discussed include information o0n the policies made by the china for boosting the weakening economy; discussions on the efforts of Chinese government for providing wealth management services; and the steps taken by the government for protecting financial crisis and to minimize lending risk.

The tin premium in Europe remains at a 21-month high amid continued uncertainty over Indonesian supply, while thin spot activity and a closed import arbitrage window kept premiums firm in the United States and China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nickel premiums in China, the United States and Europe remained unchanged over the week amid limited activity, an unstable import window in Shanghai and participants' absence from the market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Major Chinese steel mills kept reducing their crude steel output late in October, while their finished steel inventories also retreated due to them actively stepping up their delivery of materials to the spot market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's steel futures edged up during morning trading on Tuesday November 13 while the steelmaking raw materials contracts dipped across the board. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's domestic rebar prices continued dropping on Tuesday November 13, leading to higher buying interest. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Arbitrage for copper, aluminium, zinc and nickel imported into China on Tuesday November 13 * [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's hot-rolled coil exporters lowered their offer prices on Tuesday November 13 to stimulate sales despite domestic prices being largely stable. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The domestic Chinese ferro-silicon market was stable in the week ended Friday November 9, while the European price stabilized after the prior week's drop and the US ferro-silicon spot market held week on week. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

While the winter season begins in China, the ferrous market is wondering whether Chinese steelmakers will continue to move toward higher-grade, lower-impurity iron ore - an affinity they have demonstrated over the last two years. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's hot-rolled coil prices plunged on Monday November 12 after sellers made big cuts to secure bookings. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's domestic rebar prices moved down on Monday November 12 following the billet market took a tumble over the weekend, which worsened sentiment. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's exports of unwrought aluminium and aluminium products increased by 37.7% year on year in October, but fell by 4.9% compared with a month earlier, according to preliminary Chinese customs data released on Thursday November 8. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Global antimony markets continued to trade at a lower price in both China and Europe amid sustained weak demand, with buyers cautious of placing orders on the anticipation of further price declines. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Seaborne iron ore concentrate prices eased in the week ended Friday November 9, amid limited demand from major buyer China due to cheaper domestic alternatives available. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's auto output in October was 10.1% lower than a year ago, leading to annual contractions in output and sales over the first 10 months and causing price drops in upstream steel goods such as cold-rolled coil (CRC). [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The black tungsten concentrate price in China moved down on low buying interest from downstream consumers, while the ammonium paratungstate (APT) market was quiet with little spot business concluded and the market awaiting further direction. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Key data from the pricing sessions in London and Shanghai on Friday November 9. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The article focuses on the aluminium recycling in China. Topics mentioned include the economic condition in the country, the Shanghai's stock exchange, and the China Non-ferrous Metals Industry Association Recycling Metal Branch (CMRA). Also mentioned are the aluminium consumption in the country and technological innovations in the aluminium industry.

The article discusses China's increasing assertiveness in recent years as result of the country's burgeoning economic power. In March 2009, People's Bank of China Governor Zhou Xiaochuan grabbed the attention of policymakers around the world when he called for a dramatic overhaul of the international financial system that would eliminate the dollar as the global reserve currency. The country is also seeking to increase its influence inside the international financial institutions, and has spoken bluntly of its concerns about U.S. economic policy.

The article reports on the move of the Chinese government to restructure its stock market. According to the article, the authorities are determined to advance its capital market, stimulate economic growth and increase market confidence despite the global financial crisis and slowdown of Chinese stock prices. It also cites the initiatives carried out by the government as well as the perspectives of financial experts regarding the plan of the government.

Looks at the tax systems in China. Components of the country's tax systems; Factor that influenced the evolution of the Chinese tax system; Reason behind China's adoption of its open-door policy in the late 1970s.

This article discusses the economic impact of China's membership in the World Trade Organization (WTO) on Chinese banks and financial services industry and on foreign banks. Foreign banks face business opportunities from the strategies that Chinese financial institutions will use to fend off foreign competition. Chinese banks lag behind their foreign counterparts in terms of management expertise, services, capitalization, and overseas networks. WTO membership lets Chinese corporations tap into international capital markets. Foreign banks have a greater chance of success by forming strategic alliances with domestic financial institutions. INSETS: Pudong Development Bank;In search of the pot of gold;Confidential document.

The article discusses the offshore investment plans of China in 2014. Topics covered include the investment of European banks in Chinese companies and the aim to enhance its investment return. Also mentioned is the focus of the country on strengthening offshore or international investments in its private sector.

Reports about China's economic condition and policy in the current Asian financial crisis. State banking system; Estimates on the international bank lending, according to an expert on China's banking system at the Brookings Institution at Washington, D.C.; Plans to move rapidly from an agrarian to an industrialized society; Effects in the economy if the Japanese yen weakened.

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange were mostly down during Asian morning trading on Thursday October 25 after the dollar strengthened once more, with only lead prices rising due to continued supply tightness in China. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's domestic stainless steel prices maintained a downward trend over the past week with demand remaining soft. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's ferrous futures tanked in the early hours of morning trading on Thursday October 25 but regained some strength before the end of the session. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Domestic rebar prices in north China picked up some strength on Thursday October 25 while those in east China held steady for a second day. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's export prices for hot-rolled coil weakened on Thursday October 25 even though the domestic market was largely stable, with participants expecting more downside for the product amid rising supply and weak demand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The production cost of rebar will increase from November 1 with the implementation of China's revised rebar standard GB-T 1499.2-2018, but spot prices are not expected to rise accordingly. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Base metals prices on the Shanghai Futures Exchange saw limited movement during Asian morning trading on Monday October 22, with only zinc seeing a significant change – falling 1.5% – after large deliveries of the metal entered SHFE sheds last week. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Eastern China-based Shagang has raised the prices for its long steel products for shipment in late October. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's domestic hot-rolled coil prices were unchanged on Tuesday October 16 amid inactivity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Nickel briquette – a key feedstock for nickel sulfate and stainless steelmaking – has been extensively used by downstream consumers in China this year against a backdrop of healthy demand growth in the domestic electric vehicle (EV) and stainless steel sectors. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Seaborne coking coal spot prices moved in opposite directions on Monday October 15, with the cfr China segment picking up some strength while the fob Australia one softened. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's domestic rebar prices moved up slightly on Monday October 15 following gains in the billet and futures markets. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Import prices for rebar in Singapore remained stable over the past week with international sellers maintaining their offers at prevailing levels. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's domestic hot-rolled coil prices experienced some mild gains on Monday October 15 amid increased trading in response to an uptrend in the futures market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The Chinese silicon export price moved up following a series of domestic ex-works deals since mid-September, while in the US the price fell for the seventh consecutive month. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The European market for standard-grade ferro-silicon was unchanged for the third consecutive week on Friday October 12, with suppliers in talks about selling alloy within the present spot price range, while Chinese prices were beginning to slide on slow demand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

The latest bids, offers and deals in the global markets for hot-rolled coil, cold-rolled coil, hot-dipped galvanized coil, pre-painted galvanized iron, steel plate, steel sheet and other flat steel products. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's ferrous futures trended upward during morning trading on Tuesday October 16, recovering from a drop during the Monday night session. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Import prices for steel slab in Southeast Asia and East Asia appear to have bottomed out over the past week after a two-week tumble amid relatively stable offer levels and a lack of trading activity. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Higher October tender prices for ferro-chrome in China have boosted prices for imported ore and alloy. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

Bismuth prices were under pressure in Europe in the week ended Friday October 12, with prices reaching their lowest level so far this year on surplus production and weak demand. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]

China's domestic rebar prices retreated slightly on Tuesday October 16 on weak demand and losses in the futures market. [ABSTRACT FROM AUTHOR]