Once a source of envy, Germany's China exports turn into a risk

BERLIN (Reuters) - Germany's export exposure to China, for years a source of economic strength, is fast turning into a risk that raises questions about the health of other sources of growth in Europe's largest economy.

Switzerland gets the edge on EU with China trade deal

Basel (Switzerland) (AFP) - Switzerland has one-upped its European Union neighbours with a free trade deal with China that its politicians and business sector say is crucial to boosting ties with the world's second-largest economy.

China's $50 billion move to avert cash crunch

China's central bank has been forced to pump nearly $50 billion into the financial system to prevent a second damaging cash crunch this year.