Since the assault by Iran-backed Houthis began in December, 39% fewer ships are moving through the Suez Canal, leading to a 45% decline in freight tonnage

Global investors see little chance Beijing can rescue the situation and are jumping ship, leaving China’s markets in freefall

The warning follows scepticism about the reliability of Chinese data, especially as Beijing seeks to defuse market concerns about a slowing economy

The cybersecurity review could potentially complicate Shein’s listing plans, which have run into political opposition in the US

Attacks by Iran-backed Houthis have doubled the cost of exports from India and cast a shadow over China's commercial interests and major investments along the Suez Canal

A tanker was reportedly seized on Thursday by armed men near Oman and headed toward Iran; attacks on vessels near the Red Sea are taking a toll on global commerce.

COSCO’s decision comes on the back of increasing tensions in the Red Sea, one of the most used trade routes in the world

Together China and India accounted for around 90% of Russia’s crude exports, while Europe's share fell to only about 4-5% from about 40-45%

The firm, Kharon, provides data to companies on alleged forced labour in the region to help them comply with US laws

Growing demand for cheaper products and services and the advent of a new breed of discount stores is threatening to embed deflation more permanently into the Chinese economy

Among other measures, the rules implement tougher licensing regulations and call for stronger protection of user information and payment accounts

The plan comes amid Beijing’s push to tamp down national security risks and heightened concerns around large-scale data leaks and hacking