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He Huifeng
Correspondent, Political Economy
He Huifeng is an award-winning journalist who has reported on China since 2001. She has gained an in-depth knowledge of political, economic and social issues in mainland China through years of close observation, which has given her a love for journalism in the field.
He Huifeng is an award-winning journalist who has reported on China since 2001. She has gained an in-depth knowledge of political, economic and social issues in mainland China through years of close observation, which has given her a love for journalism in the field.
Areas of Expertise:
Reporting, writing
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
With China’s flexible workforce estimated at nearly 300 million, Beijing pledges to strengthen their safety, wages and basic social security.
Fast-paced corporate jobs leave Millennials, Gen Z burnt-out and seeking simpler lives with fewer luxuries outside China’s megacities.
Falling property wealth, job insecurity and sky-high childcare costs are forcing middle-class families to aggressively scale back consumer spending.
Manufacturers hoping for stimulus measures turn attention to coming Politburo meeting as costs eat into profits and investment.
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This summer, millions of families turned to AI for advice on selecting a degree programme – a role once played by teachers, relatives and consultants.
Chinese jobseekers use free office space to establish routines and hide their employment status from families while looking for work.
Newcomers began admitting undergraduates last year and are now vying with older institutions for tuition fee revenue.
Beijing’s push to develop a transcontinental rail network has reduced exposure to naval chokepoints, analyst says.
Guangzhou’s Baiyun airport reported more than 210,000 Russian entries and exits in the first five months of 2026, up 110 per cent year on year.
Chinese travel platforms have logged a big jump in bookings by inbound tourists over the holiday, as global interest in Chinese festivals rises.
Manufacturers less fearful of electricity rationing following big changes to the national grid since earlier power crises.
Growing interest in China’s tech sector is reshaping Gulf travel to the world’s second-largest economy.
After a strong April, China’s exports surged once again in May, as the country’s firms continue to shrug off the impact of the Iran war.
More than 200 million people in China are flexibly employed, but AI adoption, unstable income and poor social security make positions precarious.
China’s imports of Australian beef are about to surpass a quota introduced by Beijing to protect domestic farmers.
China’s retail sales growth fell to just 0.2 per cent in April, while industrial output and fixed-asset investment softened more than forecast.
Emerging economic centres are looking to broaden their aviation networks as local governments seek greater international, regional connectivity.
Made on a shoestring budget, the hit drama Dear You has triggered a surge of interest in the history of southern China’s Teochew diaspora.
Factory-gate prices increased 2.8 per cent last month and consumer prices were up 1.2 per cent, surpassing expectations as fuel costs rise.
A leading economist warns widening income and wealth gaps are constraining Beijing’s agenda.
Electric vehicle and drone factory visits are on the rise, turning workplaces into educational sites in the AI era.
China expects to handle a record 304 million cross-regional trips per day over the holiday, as the government focuses on boosting consumption.
Fuel-processing sector pivots to profit while tech gains shield margins from modest revenue growth, highlighting an efficiency-led rally over a demand recovery.
Authorities target retailers, shell companies and off-the-books manoeuvres to lessen tax liabilities.
Foreign buyers queue up to test the latest technological hardware at China’s largest trade show despite softening international demand.
China has more reactors under construction than the rest of the world combined, as it aims to become a global leader in nuclear power.
Businesses are rethinking short-term strategies as they adapt to rising costs and slowing growth across major economies.
US and European importers are shifting some orders back to China – but not everyone is optimistic.
Manufacturers and buyers offer on-the-ground perspectives at China’s largest trade exhibition, swapping stories and predictions amid massive turnout.
