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China economy

China’s decision-making Politburo has announced more measures will be on the way to stimulate domestic demand. Photo: Xinhua
China's economic recovery

China’s Politburo promises ‘active’ moves to bolster domestic demand in 2025

Decision-making body of Communist Party revives 2009-era language on monetary policy, echoing response to global financial crisis.

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China inflation

Deflationary pressure persists as China’s consumer inflation hits 5-month low

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China’s economic stimulus

China preps policy support for economic conference held under Trump’s shadow

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Science

Top mathematician says Chinese scientists have no choice but to leave US

Many feel ‘uncomfortable’ because of discrimination, according to Yau Shing-Tung.

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Top mathematician Yau Shing-tung says China needs to foster groundbreaking innovations and creative research. Photo: Edmond So
US-China relations

Chinese students in US advised to return to campus before Trump takes office

American universities are trying to address an outpouring of concern among anxious international students fearing ‘worst-case scenario’.

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E-commerce

No Black Friday windfall for Chinese online shops selling overseas

Cut-to-the-bone pricing is eating into the profit margins of Chinese merchants selling online to global shoppers.

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China trade

Chinese exporters eye procurement to lift sales, offset Trump tariff impact

Ningbo in China’s Zhejiang province played host to more than 200 supplier representatives for the United Nations International Procurement Seminar.

The 2024 United Nations International Procurement Seminar took place at the Ningbo International Conference Centre. Photo: United Nations
Science

The English impediment: why Chinese scientists can’t use Chinese

In the world of science, English is the standard language. But could this be limiting talented Chinese academics?

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China-Africa relations

African banks set up shop in China as Beijing pushes for yuan-based trade

African banks are positioning themselves to take full economic advantage as Beijing seeks to de-dollarise its trade.

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China's economic recovery

Chinese economists’ social media on ice after critical comments fire up debate

Two Chinese economists have seen account restrictions after transcripts of speeches questioning official data garnered attention online.

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Fu Peng, chief economist at brokerage firm Northeast Securities, has gone uncharacteristically quiet after critical comments on China’s economy gained widespread attention. Photo: Handout
China trade

What’s eating at Guangdong? For China’s economic champ, the hits keep coming

Malformed by manufacturing malaise, pummelled by property, and targeted by tariffs, the hits keep coming in the southern powerhouse region.

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US-China relations

Editorial | Metals ban by China reminds US two can play at costly game

Action by Beijing follows restrictions on semiconductor exports by Washington ahead of the return of Donald Trump.

Greater Bay Area

Hong Kong-Shenzhen integration could spur capital flows, innovation: expert

At Qianhai Forum on Greater Bay Area cooperation, policy expert suggests Hong Kong firms should establish dual headquarters in Shenzhen.

China-EU relations

Opinion | 3 obstacles China must overcome to mend ties with Europe

The Chinese and European economies can both benefit from increased engagement, especially if Beijing can assuage investors’ concerns.

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Belt and Road Initiative

How a new railway will extend China’s reach into Central Asia

The 523km line linking China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan could eventually be extended to the Middle East, South Asia and Europe.

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The 100,000th China-Europe freight train arrives in Duisberg, Germany in early December. The new railway will offer an alternative to the current route, which runs through Russia. Photo: Xinhua
China manufacturing

China to give local products leg up in bids for government contracts

‘New thinking’ for Chinese policy as domestically made products – from all firms – get 20 per cent price advantage in government procurement.

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China's economic recovery

What are key concerns of China’s private firms? Survey flags raft of hardships

Most polled firms lament losses, and few plan to increase investments in the foreseeable future as economic challenges mount.

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China trade

China cutting e-commerce red tape to ease export of small packages, support jobs

New policies aim to shore up China’s competitiveness in global manufacturing and e-commerce while alleviating worrisome youth-unemployment pressure.

China has rolled out new policies to boost cross-border e-commerce exports. Photo: AFP
China trade

‘In China for China’: global firms go local as trade, tech tensions ramp up

Many businesses are adopting an ‘in China for China’ strategy to stay in the lucrative market while avoiding geopolitical disruptions.

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China stock market

Investors search for fresh China stimulus signs ahead of economic conference

Increasing the government’s budget or support measures for consumption and the property market would be welcomed by investors.

Banking & finance

The View | Trump could upend the US economy just as China is recovering

Trump’s economic strategy could change narratives not only about US markets but Chinese ones as well.

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Donald Trump, then Republican presidential nominee, listens as hedge fund manager Scott Bessent speaks on the economy in Asheville, North Carolina, on August 14. Bessent is Trump’s pick for Treasury secretary. Photo: AP
Business of climate change

China urges tie-ups for solar firms to navigate tariffs, trade tensions

Commerce ministry official asks companies to seek partnerships in belt and road countries and invest in solar power projects.

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A worker checks solar photovoltaic modules used in solar panels at a factory in Haian in eastern Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP
China trade

Cambodia says Xi supports controversial canal, but China stance is still unclear

Former Cambodian prime minister Hun Sen thanked Xi Jinping for backing Funan Techo Canal when they met this week.

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Japan

Macroscope | Fears of China’s ‘Japanification’ are overblown

While low yields might be a symptom of Japanification, evidence shows bond markets are on China’s side.

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China trade

German firms seek fair competition in China as profits become ‘razor thin’

Automotive industry remains a cornerstone of German investment, but its carmakers are being challenged by local electric vehicle innovators.

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A person holds China’s national flag and a flag bearing the VW logo during a signing ceremony at the Volkswagen plant in Wolfsburg, Germany, in April 2012. Photo: AFP
General Motors

GM’s China dream fades amid shift to EVs and rise of local rivals

Carmaker is restructuring its operations as it struggles to compete with domestic brands and shift to EVs.

Chinese workers celebrate the first Buick Excelle sedan to roll off the production line at General Motor’s new facility in eastern Shanghai’s Pudong district, in May 2005. Photo: AP Photo
US-China relations

Trump to ‘disrupt’ US-China flows as law firm shuts Beijing office: analysts

New York-based Paul, Weiss, Rifkind, Wharton & Garrison plans to close its Beijing office at the end of the year.

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China's economic recovery

Explainer | Manufacturing leads China’s economic recovery, but downward pressure remains

Manufacturing activity in China improved in November, but services and construction activity saw slight dips.

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China economy
Breaking news and analysis on China’s economy, including its opening up, the US-China trade war, the impact of tariffs and trade talks, growth rates and other key economic data, the Belt and Road Initiative, and Greater Bay Area plan.
last updated:
15 October, 2024
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