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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’s economic stimulus
China preps policy support for economic conference held under Trump’s shadow
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Chinese economists’ social media on ice after critical comments fire up debate
7 Dec 2024 - 4:00PM
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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.
6 Dec 2024 - 8:00PM
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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
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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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Will Trump’s threats push China and Japan closer together?
Relations between the Asian powers have become highly strained in recent years, but officials from both sides are now talking up the value of cooperation.
6 Dec 2024 - 4:09AM
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China trade
Will China turn to Argentina to fill its farming import gap? Wheat and see
The first wheat shipment from Argentina to China since the 1990s suggests a deeper trade relationship could be on the horizon.
3 Dec 2024 - 9:30PM
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China trade
China shuts US out of critical minerals trade in reply to new tech curbs
China is prohibiting exports to the US of minerals crucial to tech production, with heavy restrictions on graphite.
3 Dec 2024 - 7:43PM
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China will limit its exports of critical minerals to the United States, the Ministry of Commerce has announced. Photo: Reuters
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China’s economic stimulus
‘Supportive’ monetary policy pledged in glimpse of China’s 2025 economic plan
People’s Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng pledges to ensure adequate liquidity and lower overall financing costs for businesses and households.
3 Dec 2024 - 1:10PM
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Yuan
China’s plans for yuan unfazed by Trump’s pledge to protect ‘mighty US dollar’
Though Donald Trump has warned against attempts to undermine the US dollar, China is unlikely to change course on yuan internationalisation.
2 Dec 2024 - 8:30PM
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Chinese economist calls for 5% GDP target in 2025 as show of confidence
Adviser to China’s central bank says increasing the fiscal deficit ratio, expanding stimulus should put five per cent growth in reach for 2025.
2 Dec 2024 - 9:12PM
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Nobel winner James Robinson on ‘intensification’ of trade wars under Trump
Nobel laureate discusses his work on ‘inclusive’ vs ‘extractive’ institutions and how China fits in.
2 Dec 2024 - 12:21PM
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China travel
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How do China’s visa-free entry schemes for tourists work?
The number of countries whose citizens can enter China visa free for 30 days has been increased to 38, including Japan.
1 Dec 2024 - 8:00PM
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China's economic recovery
Stimulus perplexity: why Beijing, foreign investors can’t see eye to eye
It’s been a tumultuous two months since Beijing fired off a salvo to shore up China’s economy, and divergent perceptions show not everyone is on the same page.
30 Nov 2024 - 6:41AM
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China manufacturing
China wants to turn Xinjiang’s vast deserts into a string of pearls
Millions of pearls are already being harvested in the Taklimakan Desert, as China tries to turn the arid region into a hub for aquaculture.
29 Nov 2024 - 5:45PM
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China-EU relations
Will the EU and China form a united front against Trump’s tariff offensive?
With China-EU talks on electric vehicle tariffs at a standstill, analysts ponder the likelihood of an uneasy alliance in second Trump term.
29 Nov 2024 - 4:45PM
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Negotiations over European tariffs on Chinese electric vehicles continue as analysts wonder what the talks mean for the broader EU-China trade relationship. Photo: Reuters
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China trade
Mexico scrambles to reassure Chinese investors amid Trump tariff threats
Many in China are worried that Mexico will cave to US pressure to clamp down on Chinese-funded factories.
28 Nov 2024 - 11:06PM
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China’s economic stimulus
Can expanded consumer subsidies ‘save the day’ for China’s 2024 growth?
Eastern China’s Jiangsu province and commercial hub of Shanghai expand trade-in schemes amid efforts to drive up consumption in China.
28 Nov 2024 - 5:28PM
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China trade
China is still smarting from Trump’s last tariff blitz. Is it ready for round 2?
With more tariffs certain once Donald Trump returns to the White House, China must ready its response – this time knowing what to expect.
28 Nov 2024 - 6:12AM
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Banking & finance
Time right for China to cut reserve ratio to add liquidity, aid growth: analysts
Analysts say the window for the People’s Bank of China to reduce the reserve requirement ratio (RRR) is open.
27 Nov 2024 - 11:00AM
A bank employee counting yuan notes at a bank counter in Nanjing, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP
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China trade
Will Trump’s China tariffs make manufacturing American again?
Donald Trump’s second White House term is bound to bring new China tariffs – but analysts wonder if it will bring manufacturing back.
28 Nov 2024 - 6:08AM
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China’s economic stimulus
China’s tech firms at the front of the queue for loans amid policy tilt
People’s Bank of China asks government ministries and major banks to accelerate loans to tech companies.
26 Nov 2024 - 12:02PM
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China GDP
China’s GDP forecast cut as Trump trade worries take hold before new term
Though Donald Trump has not yet taken office, his expected tariff increases have led S&P Global Ratings to cut growth projections for China.
25 Nov 2024 - 7:00PM
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