In 2014, China’s central bank declared that credit outflows to oversupplied industries would be curtailed, including certain chemical industry segments. In June 2018, the United States announced it would apply a 25% tariff on $50 billion worth of Chinese imports over two phases. China replied by placing a similar tariff levy on US products worth $50 billion.
Violent crypto attacks rise as criminals hunt bigger payouts
Physical attacks targeting cryptocurrency holders surged 33% globally in the first half of 2026, with losses soaring to $124 million. France emerged as the epicentre