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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
9 Dec 2024 - 10:36AM
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China’s economic stimulus
China preps policy support for economic conference held under Trump’s shadow
9 Dec 2024 - 9:04AM
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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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Sources say Yale University is among the US universities that have sent notices to international students about leaving the country. Photo: Handout
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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.
9 Dec 2024 - 9:12AM
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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.
7 Dec 2024 - 4:00PM
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China Economy
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.
7 Dec 2024 - 6:57AM
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Policy
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.
6 Dec 2024 - 5:01PM
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Local producers, even those with foreign ownership, will have an advantage in bidding for government procurement deals, China’s Ministry of Finance said. Photo: AFP
China Economy
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.
6 Dec 2024 - 4:36PM
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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.
6 Dec 2024 - 1:30PM
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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.
6 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM
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Climate and energy
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.
5 Dec 2024 - 7:45PM
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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
Global Economy
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.
5 Dec 2024 - 6:30PM
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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.
5 Dec 2024 - 4:09PM
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China Business
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.
5 Dec 2024 - 1:12PM
Climate and energy
Solar energy
China’s solar industry calls for tougher rules to keep lights on
China’s photovoltaic makers seek stricter market control amid price war and overcapacity, similar to those for the steel and cement industries.
5 Dec 2024 - 4:50PM
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An employee check solar photovoltaic modules at a factory in Sihong, in Jiangsu province. The sector faces huge overcapacity in China. Photo: AFP
China Economy
China's economic recovery
Vice-premier tells Goldman Sachs president investment will boost ties
He Lifeng has met top executives from at least five multinational companies in the past month.
5 Dec 2024 - 4:25PM
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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.
5 Dec 2024 - 8:00AM
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Economic Indicators
China's economic recovery
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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.
5 Dec 2024 - 2:00AM
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China-Russia relations
China-Russia flights to take off, with Beijing, Shanghai and Hainan on the radar
Additional direct flights from St Petersburg to Beijing and Shanghai are set to be added next year, while flights to Hainan will also resume.
5 Dec 2024 - 12:06AM
A China Eastern Airlines plane taking off from Wuhan Tianhe International Airport in Wuhan. Photo: Xinhua
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China trade
‘Never a good choice’: China’s retaliation for US curbs may be just starting
An expected escalation of the US-China trade war, and the Chinese public’s demand for a response, could light a fire under Beijing’s policymakers, former PBOC head says.
4 Dec 2024 - 7:59PM
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Big Tech
Alibaba
Alibaba to sponsor China’s Lunar New Year gala to reach thrifty consumers
The e-commerce giant is sponsoring the most-watched broadcast in the world, as it seeks to revive growth amid tough competition and a slowing economy.
4 Dec 2024 - 6:30PM
China Economy
China technology
How will new SMS partnership add to BeiDou’s Chinese user base?
China Telecom working with phone manufacturers to enable its 423 million mobile users to connect via satellites.
4 Dec 2024 - 5:30PM
OPINION
Tim Daiss
Opinion
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How China is quietly becoming the world’s climate champion
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Aidan Yao
Opinion
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Why domestic demand is China’s best response to Trump’s tariff attack
7 Dec 2024 - 5:50PM
Brian Y. S. Wong
Opinion
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3 obstacles China must overcome to mend ties with Europe
6 Dec 2024 - 9:57PM
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Nicholas Spiro
Macroscope
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Fears of China’s ‘Japanification’ are overblown
5 Dec 2024 - 6:28PM
Andy Xie
Opinion
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China knows how to handle Trump 2.0
4 Dec 2024 - 6:25PM
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Audrey Jiajia Li
Opinion
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Spate of random killings rooted in China’s social and economic despair
4 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
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