China's exports gained momentum in December, with imports also showing recovery, though strength at the year-end was in part fuelled by factories rushing inventory overseas as they braced for heightened trade risks under a Trump presidency.

Economists are expecting exports to make a notable boost to China's economic growth last year when the figures are released later this week.

Beijing officials preparing options for after Donald Trump’s inauguration have examined possible openness to a deal with the owner of X.

Good morning. China is said to be discussing the sale of TikTok US to Elon Musk. Donald Trump’s team weighs gradual tariffs. Read about a planned $100 million school campus set to open in Dubai. Listen to the day’s top stories.

Elon Musk has apparently come up as a candidate to buy TikTok if the U.S. government's ban goes through. Earlier this year, a law was passed requiring