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Luna Sun
Reporter, Politcal Economy
Luna Sun joined the Post in 2021, covering China’s economy and social issues. She has previously covered local news and human interest stories in Indiana and New York City before returning to Beijing.
With full US-China decoupling looking closer than ever – though not a certainty – suppliers are rapidly evaluating their relationships and options.
Trade figures reflect resilience of export machine and rapid reorientation of shipments as uncertainty swirls over eventual scope and impact of tariffs.
One export company’s US-bound container volume has plummeted, from 40 to 50 containers a day to just three to six.
The People’s Bank of China has added a column to its website listing entities at high risk for money laundering in advance of an international review.
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A barrage of stimulus policies has helped lift consumer sentiment in China, but the recovery is still tentative – and could be dented by a US trade war.
Government rhetoric and changes at some of China’s largest companies suggest changes are in store for notorious overwork culture.
The two tech hubs saw their populations swell in 2024, defying China’s broader demographic decline.
A swell in investor optimism has sent mainland China and Hong Kong stocks surging, with hope that tech-based gains and policy changes help fuel a new growth cycle.
In a first, Premier Li Qiang vowed to stamp out ‘neijuan’ – which refers to excessive, cutthroat competition – in his agenda-setting annual work report.
NPC representative and founder of an AI-powered voice-recognition firm joins chorus calling for more to be done to mitigate impact of jobs lost to automation.
Capital markets are riding a wave of interest in Chinese tech, but geopolitics and other obstacles to investments could wipe out the rally if opportunities fizzle.
Chinese experts were heavily involved in coordinating the process that will shape the future of a key emerging industry.
The southern tech hub is stepping up its support for home-grown innovation with a package of policies to stay competitive in cutting-edge fields.
Millions have applied for subsidies for purchases ranging from smart devices to electric vehicles, and Premier Li Qiang says ‘consumption must be placed in a more prominent position’ to boost economy.
China confirms video chat will take place, and it comes amid heightened bilateral tensions between the economic superpowers.
Wang Xingxing, CEO of Chinese robotics firm Unitree, predicts humanoid robots will ‘reach a whole new level’ by the end of 2025.
Central leadership seen shifting ‘from rectification to revitalisation’ after years of economic slowdown, regulatory tightening.
The Chinese president’s first high-level symposium with business heads since 2018 is seen as a major show of support for the country’s private sector.
The Chinese president brought together the heads of leading businesses – including Alibaba’s Jack Ma – for the first time since 2018.
With China’s youth-unemployment rate an ever-present threat for young jobseekers, now many may have to adapt to an environment awash with AI automation.
Geopolitical considerations and intense competition from domestic firms have led Japanese companies to move their China investments elsewhere.
What happens when China’s ageing population meets a rising reluctance among healthy people to pay for voluntary insurance?
The Latin American country and its vital waterway have been thrust into the spotlight as part of a broader rivalry between the US and China.
Chinese steelmakers are more concerned about sluggish domestic demand and persistent industry overcapacity.
Only 6.1 million Chinese couples tied the knot in 2024, the lowest total since 1980, according to official data.
Ministry of Commerce has put parent company PVH on its Unreliable Entity List for violation of market principles.
DeepSeek, a half-marathon of running robots, and ‘sexbot’ advancements are just the tip of the iceberg as China goes all-in on innovation that will reshape local economies.
China, fuelled by recent successes from DeepSeek and Unitree, is making a play for pole position in humanoid robots. Can the US hold its ground?
While they are not yet capable of performing a wide range of everyday tasks, rapid development promises a bright future for humanoid robots, including in elder care.
