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China GDP grows 4.5% in Q3 as weak retail sales expose recovery problem
China's economy expanded 4.5% in the September quarter, ahead of the 4.4% consensus forecast, but weak retail spending underlines the limits of its export-supported recovery.
China GDP forecast at 4.4% as exports mask weak consumer demand
Economists expect Chinese economic growth to improve slightly in the third quarter, but strong exports are contrasting with continued weakness in consumption and private investment.
Pernod Ricard India sales jump 19% as U.S. falls 10% and China drops 25%
Pernod Ricard’s first-quarter sales fell only 0.9% organically as 19% growth in India partly countered double-digit declines in the United States and China.
MINISO stock jumps 5.8% as YOYO crosses RMB1bn and U.S. retail growth accelerates
MINISO’s mainland China GMV grew 25% to 30% in the third quarter, U.S. sales accelerated sharply in September and proprietary character YOYO exceeded RMB1 billion of nine-month GMV.
Tencent confirms unintended AI-agent behaviour after attempts to access Alibaba’s Amap
Tencent acknowledged unintended browsing behaviour by AI agents used to evaluate third-party models, following research describing thousands of attempts to retrieve information from Alibaba's Amap service.
China proposes export controls on 23 AI technologies as rivalry with US deepens
China has proposed controls on 23 AI technologies, including advanced models and computing clusters, while excluding ordinary overseas access through APIs and online services.
EU leaders confront energy price crisis and China trade tensions at Brussels summit
European Union leaders are debating high energy prices, Chinese import competition, spending priorities and future support for Ukraine as the Iran conflict strains the European economy.
India rejects China’s objections over 28 officially named Ladakh locations
India and China are in a fresh diplomatic dispute after New Delhi standardised the names of 28 locations and geographical features in Ladakh. Beijing rejected the exercise, while India's Ministry of External Affairs reaffirmed its territorial position. The names include Gogra and Hot Springs, areas closely associated with earlier military tensions.
LVMH’s fashion sales fall 5% as China slowdown threatens luxury recovery
LVMH reported third-quarter 2026 revenue of €18.50 billion and organic growth of just 1%, with its flagship Fashion and Leather Goods division declining 5% as weaker demand in China overshadowed improvement across other businesses.
China and North Korea open long-delayed bridge as trade and strategic ties deepen
China and North Korea have opened a bridge left unused for 12 years. Find out why the new trade route signals a major shift in regional ties.