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Emma Ma
Reporter, Political Economy
Before joining the SCMP, Emma was a reporter for a state-run organisation for 16 years.
Before joining the SCMP, Emma was a reporter for a state-run organisation for 16 years.
Areas of Expertise:
financial sectors, real estate, economyLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Beijing and Jakarta enjoy unprecedented economic interdependence – but shifting priorities in Indonesia threaten to strain the partnership.
CCB holds the largest CXMT stake among the five banks at 1.714 per cent while BoC owns the smallest position at 0.38 per cent.
As shipyards face rising safety demands and an ageing workforce, specialised climbing robots could be set to transform dangerous maintenance work.
Local authorities are turning to stricter tax enforcement to shore up mounting budget strains, even as broader income growth lags.
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One major driver of overall decline in corporate donations has been the prolonged slump in country’s real estate sector.
Tight mandates remain in place to protect domestic energy security amid a resurgence of war in the Middle East.
The jobless rate for 16- to 24-year-olds fell for the third month, though China’s broader labour market faces headwinds.
Chinese car brands have suffered a steep drop in domestic sales this year, with Beijing scaling back subsidies and buyers reluctant to spend.
Tehran puts Houthi militants on notice to close critical shipping lanes, threatening a fresh supply shock as Brent crude notches 21 per cent rally since early July.
In the first six months to June 30, there were 81 cross-border deals for innovative medicines worth a combined record of US$110 billion.
Policymakers set US$8.85 trillion retail goal for 2030, betting on services, property and cars to anchor growth amid weak demand.
State support in the sector and frustration over slow gains in blue chip stocks has elderly Chinese changing returns in technology.
Chinese authorities have ramped up spending on disaster prevention in recent years, but some worry local debt levels could hinder the campaign.
Futures brokerages and exchanges aim to grow their market footprint and offer more efficient hedging tools in the global commodity market.
Beijing’s new 2030 retail road map targets price parity and social experiences to combat ‘trading down’ as retail growth hits weakest pace since pandemic.
Central Commission for Discipline Inspection says Nanning used tactic to mask budget strains.
Regulators intervened over concerns of aggressive expansion and credit risks, underscoring vulnerabilities in some smaller regional lenders.
University of Hong Kong professors say ‘messy jobs’ that span multiple tasks more immune to challenges posed by technology.
New production lines highlight Beijing’s push to strengthen self-sufficiency in a cutting-edge material used across aerospace and advanced industries.
Beijing imposes cash deposits on imports of the widely used agricultural product ahead of Ottawa’s decision on Chinese-made steel racks.
Geopolitical tensions add fuel to long-standing debate about China’s need for multiple offshore yuan centres – a role that suits Shanghai well.
Regulators are leveraging currency strength to formalise outbound routes, granting fresh quotes for global assets while narrowing the interest-rate corridor.
‘We don’t stir up trouble,’ He Lifeng says as first vice-premier to attend annual Lujiazui Forum since 2019, ‘but we’re absolutely not afraid of it’.
Beijing’s latest road map aims to cut carbon emissions by 200 million tonnes by 2028 – but analysts say implementation may vary across regions.
But while traditional industries are mired in a downturn, hi-tech firms look to expand – many through direct financing.
Tungsten-based materials are widely used in semiconductor manufacturing, and recent supply constraints highlight growing vulnerabilities.
Public health experts warn low taxes on cigarettes risk undermining Beijing’s pursuit of a healthier population.
Some commercial lenders have stopped offering long-term deposit products with higher interest rates.
While China’s interest in gold is unlikely to fade, investment-grade product sales have dwindled after 15 months of retail growth.
