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Posted 8/29/2023, 3:19:00 PM

Chinese investment in Brazil plunges 78% in 2022, hits lowest since 2009

Chinese investments in Brazil dropped by 78% in 2022, reaching the lowest level in 13 years, primarily due to a decrease in funds allocated to resource projects, according to the Brazil-China Business Council.

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8/23/2023

Exclusive: German guarantees for China investments plummet -document

The volume of investment guarantees provided by the German government to companies investing in China has significantly decreased this year, reflecting Germany's efforts to reduce reliance on the country and address security concerns related to advanced Chinese manufacturing.

8/27/2023

China's industrial profits extend slump into seventh month

Profits at China's industrial firms fell 6.7% in July, marking the seventh consecutive month of decline, as weak demand continues to hinder the country's post-pandemic recovery.

8/27/2023

Sinopec’s interim profit falls as economic woes crimp oil demand

Sinopec's first-half profit drops by 20% due to China's slowing economy impacting fuel demand.

8/29/2023

There could be even tougher times ahead for China's economy, as forecasters slash their growth predictions

Forecasters have decreased their growth expectations for China due to deflation, rising youth unemployment, and a property-market crisis, with GDP predicted to rise by only 5.1% in 2023 and 4.5% in 2024.

8/30/2023

China's economy is entering a 'structural hard landing' as growth will remain low

China's economy will struggle with low growth under 5% through 2024, leading to a "structural hard landing" due to tight monetary policy, disappointing economic reopening, and challenges in real estate and stock markets, according to TS Lombard strategists.

9/6/2023

China’s Share of US Imports Falls to Lowest Since 2006

China's share of US goods imports has dropped to its lowest level since 2006, as American companies reorganize supply chains to reduce dependence on China and shift to countries like Mexico and Vietnam.

9/7/2023

China's exports drop by 8.8% in August as trade slump persists

China's imports and exports experienced a monthly decline in August, with exports falling by 8.8% and imports falling by 7.3%, indicating ongoing challenges despite some slight improvement.

9/13/2023

China Facing Looming Financial Crisis That Could Rival 2008 US Meltdown

China's economy is facing potential decline due to high debt levels, government interference, and an aging population, with warnings of a full-blown financial crisis echoing the 2008 US recession. Failure to liberalize the economy could have long-term consequences, as foreign investments are restricted and the lack of capital inflow and outflow could harm businesses.

9/16/2023

Foreign Investment in China Dips Despite Improved Quality and New Firms

Despite efforts to attract foreign capital, foreign direct investment in China has dropped by over 5% in the first eight months of the year due to the slow recovery of the global economy and geopolitical tensions, with increasing investment flowing towards Southeast Asia instead.

9/19/2023

Chinese Lending to Africa Plummets to 20-Year Low Amid Debt Crises and Domestic Economic Woes

Chinese sovereign lending to Africa dropped to its lowest level in nearly two decades, falling below $1 billion in 2021, as Beijing shifts away from big infrastructure projects on the continent due to debt crises and economic headwinds at home.

Topics

Posted 8/29/2023, 3:19:00 PM

Chinese investment in Brazil plunges 78% in 2022, hits lowest since 2009

reuters.com

Relevant topic timeline:

8/23/2023

Exclusive: German guarantees for China investments plummet -document

8/27/2023

China's industrial profits extend slump into seventh month

Profits at China's industrial firms fell 6.7% in July, marking the seventh consecutive month of decline, as weak demand continues to hinder the country's post-pandemic recovery.

8/27/2023

Sinopec’s interim profit falls as economic woes crimp oil demand

Sinopec's first-half profit drops by 20% due to China's slowing economy impacting fuel demand.

8/29/2023

There could be even tougher times ahead for China's economy, as forecasters slash their growth predictions

8/30/2023

China's economy is entering a 'structural hard landing' as growth will remain low

9/6/2023

China’s Share of US Imports Falls to Lowest Since 2006

9/7/2023

China's exports drop by 8.8% in August as trade slump persists

China's imports and exports experienced a monthly decline in August, with exports falling by 8.8% and imports falling by 7.3%, indicating ongoing challenges despite some slight improvement.

9/13/2023

China Facing Looming Financial Crisis That Could Rival 2008 US Meltdown

9/16/2023

Foreign Investment in China Dips Despite Improved Quality and New Firms

9/19/2023

Chinese Lending to Africa Plummets to 20-Year Low Amid Debt Crises and Domestic Economic Woes