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Ji Siqi
Correspondent, Political Economy
Ji Siqi joined the Post in 2020 and covers China economy. She graduated from Columbia Journalism School and the University of Hong Kong.
Ji Siqi joined the Post in 2020 and covers China economy. She graduated from Columbia Journalism School and the University of Hong Kong.
Areas of Expertise:
China economyLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
State Council announcement cites ‘excessive subsidies’ and ‘price wars’ in document unveiling market assessment for online delivery services.
Probe comes amid concerns the US$2.5 billion acquisition could breach tech export controls and encourage more start-ups to relocate offshore.
Beijing’s investigation targets imports of dichlorosilane from Japan, alleging dumping that harms Chinese production, amid escalating bilateral and trade tensions.
Shipments of select goods – which could include drones and rare earths – to entities associated with the Japanese military have been restricted.
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While Tokyo’s corporate leaders stay home amid fallout from prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan, Beijing prepares to welcome South Korean president and top executives.
From Thursday, over-quota imports from Brazil, Australia, US and other trade partners face new duties to help local producers recover amid price declines.
Beijing is upgrading its digital currency in response to the rise of stablecoins, but the goal is to create a fundamentally different system.
PBOC pledges to integrate e-CNY into the New International Land-Sea Trade Corridor, boost adoption in Southeast Asia via China’s CIPS payment network.
The addition of foreign drone makers, including those from China, to a US trade blacklist is unlikely to heat up relations, observers said.
New policy by the People’s Bank of China applies to one-off debts up to 10,000 yuan incurred since 2020, aiming to help people rebuild credit.
Alleging that European subsidies are hurting Chinese producers, Beijing has imposed fees that look to hit French exporters the hardest.
Beijing says it is now granting longer permits giving foreign companies easier access to vital minerals, but many details remain unclear.
Commerce authorities vow to defend firms such as Nuctech and CRRC, while Beijing continues talks with Brussels over EV tariffs.
Regulators tell platforms that demanding the ‘lowest price’ from vendors may not be permitted under new draft guidelines.
Beijing goes ahead with tariffs of up to 19.8 per cent on pork products from the European Union after intense lobbying by several leaders.
Rapid test for flu and other respiratory ailments makes it easy to avoid long queues, showcases Chinese economy’s consumption potential.
Despite Trump easing curbs, domestic chipmakers expected to remain central to Beijing’s tech ambitions.
Following annual central economic work conference, leaders also pledge to stabilise property sector, fight deflation and curb cutthroat competition to counter risks.
SCMP Plus annotates an official report of the monthly meeting of China’s Politburo, which focused on the economic work needed in 2026, including stepped up efforts to boost domestic demand and cope with trade ‘turbulence’.
As advanced economies ramp up military expenditures, they have multiple goals - including a reduced reliance on China in defence supply chains.
Analysts said the decision-making body’s phrasing on the international trade environment suggests a cautious stance next year despite US truce.
Vast pool of engineering talent seen as a potent driving force for country’s challenge to US tech supremacy.
Chinese investment in Brazil is soaring as firms eye the vast potential growth in South America’s ‘blue ocean market’.
In Maotai town, baijiu producers diversify offerings while expanding to markets such as Hong Kong and Southeast Asia amid a culture shift and economic challenges.
Peking University professor says China’s next five-year plan could provide the necessary momentum to shift more public resources to households.
Beijing wants diplomatic solution but may take countermeasures if Dutch side refuses to budge, analysts warn.
With 15th five-year plan promoting consumption, Peking University expert spells out imbalances and contradictions in Chinese economy and ways to resolve them.
Analysts say other countries forced to walk fine line, while one argues business interests make it hard to pick sides.
Officials propose boosting direct and local levies, curbing tax breaks and tapping new sectors to shore up local revenues and fund social spending.
