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China lead concentrate imports fall by 36% in January – Metalbulletin.com (subscription)

John — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:59:43 +0000

China lead concentrate imports fall by 36% in January Metalbulletin.com (subscription) China's imports of lead ore and concentrate fell by more than one third in January, according to the latest customs data. January lead ore and concentrate imports totalled 88707 tonnes, an 8-month low, and 45.6% lower year-on-year. and more

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China Mart Los Angeles signs MOU to Increase US Exports with Vice President Xi … – PR Web (press release)

John — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:11:50 +0000

PR Web (press release) China Mart Los Angeles signs MOU to Increase US Exports with Vice President Xi … PR Web (press release) On February 16th, China Mart Los Angeles held a US-China Seminar that highlighted an 'EXPORT MOU' signing ceremony where it entered into an agreement with the China Chambers of Commerce, the largest general merchandise chamber in China with over 110000 … and more

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Exports shrink as China feels pinch – Sydney Morning Herald

John — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 18:07:44 +0000

Exports shrink as China feels pinch Sydney Morning Herald CHINA'S manufacturing activity continued to contract this month as export orders weakened, in a further sign the euro zone crisis and US weakness are hurting demand. HSBC's preliminary purchasing managers index rose to 49.7, its highest level in four … and more

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China’s offshore yuan market spurs forex volatility – Economic Times

John — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 17:27:12 +0000

China's offshore yuan market spurs forex volatility Economic Times SHANGHAI: After two years of promoting greater international use of the yuan, China has a currency, like it or not, that is influenced more than ever by the fickleness of global markets. When the yuan exchange rate hit limit-down for 10 straight days … and more

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China bismuth exports down 81% in January – Metalbulletin.com (subscription)

John — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:56:13 +0000

China bismuth exports down 81% in January Metalbulletin.com (subscription) China's bismuth exports were down 81% year-on-year in January on a combination of seasonal factors and slow demand. China exported 149.704 tonnes of bismuth in January, of which 56.612 tonnes went to Belgium, according to Chinese customs statistics. and more

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China’s Jan methanol imports slide 18% from Dec to 400133 mt – Platts

John — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:41:28 +0000

China's Jan methanol imports slide 18% from Dec to 400133 mt Platts China imported 400133 mt of methanol in January, down 18.1% from December but up 1.9% year on year, according to data released Wednesday by Chinese customs. Iran remained China's top methanol supplier in January, delivering 165544 mt or just under half …

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China’s Jan methanol imports slide 18% from Dec to 400133 mt – Platts

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FACTS: China’s steelmaking raw material imports fall in January – Metalbulletin.com (subscription)

John — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:12:42 +0000

FACTS: China's steelmaking raw material imports fall in January Metalbulletin.com (subscription) China's imports of iron ore and ferrous scrap dropped in January due to a sluggish steel market and the week-long Chinese New Year at the end of the month. Total imports for the month stood at 59.32 million tonnes, down 7.5% from December and down … and more

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China’s Jan oil imports from Iran fall 5% on year to 2.08 million mt – Platts

John — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:12:24 +0000

Bangladesh News 24 hours China's Jan oil imports from Iran fall 5% on year to 2.08 million mt Platts China imported 2.08 million mt (around 492000 b/d) of crude oil from Iran in January, down 5% year on year, and down 14.3% from the 2.43 million mt imported in December, data released Wednesday by China Customs Statistics showed. China , India plan sharp cuts to Iran oil imports Bangladesh News 24 hours China's Jan crude oil imports from Iran down 14 pct m/m Reuters China's Iran Crude Imports Fall to 5-Month Low Amid Price Talks BusinessWeek Times of India

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ASIA CLOSE: Market treads water, China property solid in face of looming sales … – Reuters

John — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 14:11:24 +0000

Business Today ASIA CLOSE: Market treads water, China property solid in face of looming sales … Reuters SINGAPORE, February 22 (IFR) – Asia had a solid if uninspiring trading session, with players having fully absorbed the Greek debt package story and now likely to focus on execution risk. Volume remains thin and two-way interest patchy. HK Shares End Up To Track Gains In China Market ; Profit-Taking Pressure Mounts Wall Street Journal Rally May Stall For China Stock Market NASDAQ Emerging- Market Stocks Head for 6-Month High as China Cuts Reserve Ratios Bloomberg The Saratogian all 349 news articles

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Maersk Line Cuts Capacity On Asia–Europe Trade – LogisticsWeek

John — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 12:26:16 +0000

Transport Intelligence Maersk Line Cuts Capacity On Asia –Europe Trade LogisticsWeek By Pritha Dey Over-supply of container vessels operating on the Asia–Europe trade lane has pushed Maersk Line's container freight rates to unsustainably low levels. In order to rationalize its service, Maersk Line is removing nine percent of its vessel … Maersk Line cuts Asia -Europe trade capacity Fresh Fruit Portal Maersk Line to cut capacity on Asia – Europe Trade Analytiqa Maersk Line cuts capacity on Asia – Europe trade Transport Intelligence all 13 news articles

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