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China Economy 19 August 2025 - 18 November 2025

Shanghai Stock Exchange Today (Nov 17, 2025): Shanghai Composite slips 0.46% to 3,972 as lithium rally offsets broader risk-off mood

China Stock Market Today (November 18, 2025): Shanghai Composite and Hang Seng Slide as Global AI Sell-Off Hits Asia

China’s stock markets fell Tuesday, with the Shanghai Composite down 0.81% and Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index losing 1.72%, its sharpest drop in over two weeks. The declines followed a global tech sell-off and concerns over high AI valuations. Shenzhen’s ChiNext board dropped 1.16%. Fresh data showed a slight improvement in China’s youth unemployment rate.
18 November 2025
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Record Highs, $55 B Deals & Data Drama: Wall Street’s Wild Week (Oct 4–5, 2025)

China Stock Market Today, November 13, 2025: Shanghai Hits Decade High as New Energy and AI Stocks Power Rally

The Shanghai Composite Index closed at a decade high of 4,029 on Thursday, up 0.7%, led by surges in new energy and EV battery stocks. Turnover on Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges topped 2.04 trillion yuan. Hong Kong’s Hang Seng Index rose 0.56% to 27,073, reversing early losses. Gains came despite weak credit data and uncertainty over China’s market regulator.
13 November 2025
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Hong Kong Stocks Today (Nov 10, 2025): Hang Seng Jumps 1.6% as China CPI Turns Positive; Pop Mart and CNOOC Lead Gains

Hong Kong Stocks Today (Nov 10, 2025): Hang Seng Jumps 1.6% as China CPI Turns Positive; Pop Mart and CNOOC Lead Gains

The Hang Seng Index jumped 1.55% to 26,649.06 on Monday, November 10, 2025, after China’s October CPI rose 0.2% and producer-price deflation narrowed. Pop Mart surged 8.1%, CNOOC gained 6.0%, and China Resources Mixc Lifestyle rose 5.0%. The rally followed optimism over progress on the U.S. government shutdown and improving global risk appetite.
10 November 2025
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China Import Expo 2025 Shatters Records: $40B Deals, US Firms Return After Xi–Trump Summit – Experts Sound Off

China Import Expo 2025 Shatters Records: $40B Deals, US Firms Return After Xi–Trump Summit – Experts Sound Off

The 8th China International Import Expo opened Nov. 5 in Shanghai, drawing a record 4,108 exhibitors from over 155 countries. Premier Li Qiang pledged to embrace free trade and projected China’s GDP will reach 170 trillion yuan by 2030. Sinopec signed $40.9 billion in procurement deals. US farm producers and multinationals returned, as officials sought to reassure American business after a recent Xi–Trump summit.
5 November 2025
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Rare Earths Showdown: China’s ‘Bazooka’ Roils Markets, Trump Vows Tariffs

Rare Earths Showdown: China’s ‘Bazooka’ Roils Markets, Trump Vows Tariffs

China will ban or strictly license exports of 12 rare-earth elements starting Nov. 8, tightening controls on materials used in tech and defense. President Trump responded with 100% tariffs on all Chinese imports effective Nov. 1 and threatened to cancel a planned summit with Xi Jinping. U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent called China’s move “economic aggression.” Rare-earth stocks in both countries surged following the announcements.
15 October 2025
LVMH Stock Skyrockets: Chinese Luxury Boom Sparks 12% Rally

LVMH Stock Skyrockets: Chinese Luxury Boom Sparks 12% Rally

LVMH shares soared 12% to near €600 on Oct. 15, 2025, after reporting Q3 revenue of €18.28 billion, up 1% year-on-year and beating forecasts. The rally, LVMH’s biggest in nearly two years, followed a rebound in China sales and lifted luxury peers Hermès, Kering, and Richemont. Nine-month revenue remains down 4% from 2024. Trading volume surged as the stock recovered from a recent dip to €533.
15 October 2025
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LVMH Stock Surges 12% on China Boost – Luxury Giant Regains Momentum

LVMH Stock Surges 12% on China Boost – Luxury Giant Regains Momentum

LVMH shares surged over 12% to €597 on Oct. 15, 2025, after reporting a surprise third-quarter sales rebound driven by renewed Chinese demand. The company posted its first organic revenue growth of the year, but nine-month sales remain down 4% from 2024. Morgan Stanley and Deutsche Bank upgraded the stock. The rally boosted European luxury peers and sent the CAC 40 index near record highs.
15 October 2025
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ASML Stock Surges on AI Boom but Faces China Headwinds – What Investors Must Know

ASML Stock Surges on AI Boom but Faces China Headwinds – What Investors Must Know

ASML shares traded near €847 on October 15, close to record highs, after a strong Q3 earnings report and robust guidance. The company warned 2026 sales could be flat as China demand drops amid U.S.-China tech tensions and new export controls. ASML invested €1.3 billion in Mistral AI and named Marco Pieters as CTO for 2026. Order backlog hit a record €33 billion, driven by demand from TSMC and other chipmakers.
15 October 2025
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Tawana Resources (TAWNF) 2025 Stock Skyrocket: Lithium Revival or Mirage?

China’s Rare Earth Clampdown Sparks Trade War Shockwaves in Tech and Stocks

China expanded export controls to five more rare-earth elements on October 9, bringing 12 of 17 under curbs and adding dozens of refining tools to its list. Foreign firms now need Chinese approval to export magnets or materials containing these metals. The move comes weeks before a planned Trump-Xi meeting at APEC. U.S. officials criticized the decision, and President Trump threatened new tariffs on Chinese goods.
10 October 2025
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MP Materials Stock Skyrockets on Pentagon Deal and Apple Alliance – Rare Earth Boom or Hype?

Rare Earth Boom: MP Materials Stock Skyrockets on Pentagon Deal, China Curbs – Hype or Game-Changer?

MP Materials shares have surged nearly 380% year-to-date, trading in the mid-$70s after hitting record highs in August. The U.S. Department of Defense invested $400 million for a 15% stake and signed a 10-year supply deal. MP also secured a $500 million supply agreement with Apple. Despite a Q2 net loss, output and revenue jumped, and China’s new rare-earth export curbs triggered another share spike in October.
10 October 2025
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China’s Manufacturing Slump Deepens: Factories Freeze for 6th Month – Experts Warn of Lingering Weakness

China’s Manufacturing Slump Deepens: Factories Freeze for 6th Month – Experts Warn of Lingering Weakness

China’s official manufacturing PMI rose to 49.8 in September from 49.4 in August, marking a sixth consecutive month below the 50-point threshold, according to the National Bureau of Statistics. The production index improved to 51.9, but new orders stayed weak at 49.7. A private S&P Global survey showed a PMI of 51.2, signaling mild growth among export-led firms. Beijing has so far limited new stimulus, despite weak domestic demand and ongoing trade pressures.
30 September 2025
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Global Business Roundup: Oil Rally, SoftBank’s $2B Intel Lifeline & China’s Big Debt Deal (Aug 18–19, 2025)

Global Business Roundup: Oil Rally, SoftBank’s $2B Intel Lifeline & China’s Big Debt Deal (Aug 18–19, 2025)

S&P Global affirmed the U.S. ‘AA+’ credit rating, citing tariff revenue as offsetting deficit concerns from tax cuts and spending. Mediobanca won ECB approval to acquire Banca Generali, moving to form Italy’s second-largest wealth manager. Japan’s Taro Kono urged the central bank to raise interest rates to address yen weakness and inflation. SoftBank invested $2 billion in Intel, becoming a top shareholder.
19 August 2025
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