BCA Research expects China's recovery to be U-shaped this year, failing to repeat the V-shaped resurgence that followed lockdowns in 2020 during the early part of the pandemic.

The equivalent of about 1.77 million barrels per day (bpd) of Russian oil were shipped to China, down from May's record of 1.98 million bpd, a level analysts had expected to be maintained

The one-year loan prime rate (LPR) was kept at 3.7%, and the five-year LPR was unchanged at 4.45%, in line with market expectations

Beijing and the EU hold economic, trade talks amid tension over issues including the war in Ukraine, Xinjiang and an as yet unratified investment deal

"As long as employment is relatively sufficient, household income grows and prices are stable, slightly higher or lower growth rates are both acceptable," Premier Li Keqiang said

Officials say penalty will mark end of year-long probe into group's operations, cybersecurity practices and handling of personal data. Didi would then be able to list in Hong Kong, report says.

The world's largest battery maker has reportedly been considering at least two potential sites where it can establish facilities to supply batteries to Tesla and Ford.

The drop was triggered by concerns over future outbreaks of Covid-19 and the risk they pose for new lockdowns, as well as rising costs, S&P Global Market Intelligence said.

Nancy Pelosi's visit will be the first by a Speaker of the US House of Representatives in 25 years

China's holdings of US government debt fell to $980.8 billion in May, the lowest since May 2010. Yields of US Treasuries slid about 15 basis points during the month.

Trimmed version of Congress bill is expected to include $52 billion in subsidies for the industry and tax credits for firms that make semiconductors in the US

Sri Lanka borrowed from China for infrastructure projects that were white elephants, says think tank Chatham House.