Ralph Jennings
Correspondent, Political Economy
Ralph Jennings joined the Political Economy desk as a Senior Reporter in August 2022 having worked as a freelancer since 2011. Ralph previously covered news for Thomson Reuters in Taipei and for local newspapers in California. He graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication.
Ralph Jennings joined the Political Economy desk as a Senior Reporter in August 2022 having worked as a freelancer since 2011. Ralph previously covered news for Thomson Reuters in Taipei and for local newspapers in California. He graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication.
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Property values and low bank deposit rates in China are fuelling demand for wealth management alternatives, Moody’s says.
European leaders are talking a big game on China, but will avoid a full-blown trade war due to internal division and fear of retaliation: analysts.
The railway tunnel deal will help China deepen ties in the Middle East – but could also run into problems as regional conflicts rage.
Affordable AI glasses can translate languages, identify landmarks and provide travel tips, but limitations remain, analysts say.
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Country’s transmigration minister says he is eager ‘to learn from China’s experience in building industry and developing rural economies’.
Cirium’s aircraft fleet outlook says Airbus and Boeing will continue to dominate despite ‘gradual shift’ to emerging players like Comac.
Hinrich-IMD Sustainable Trade Index ranks mainland 19th out of 30 major economies – 15 places behind Hong Kong.
Proposed levy part of a draft bill aimed at establishing a fund for research and ‘sustainable’ development of the sector.
Jakarta's proposed restrictions could reshape the foreign-backed supply chains feeding critical sectors, from stainless steel to electric vehicle batteries.
Extended holiday boosts long-distance travel, yet plummeting box office sales underscore challenges.
Social media giant beats out Foxconn Industrial, Shein and BYD in new SCMP Plus ranking of China’s global champions.
A public-private partnership including two Chinese engineering conglomerates is due to complete the Salvador-Itaparica Bridge by 2031.
Holiday demand pushed Guangzhou South station past 1 million trips on October 1, with bullet trains departing every 40 seconds at peak hours.
Two countries working to enhance cargo and passenger flows using trains, planes and ships.
Buyers hover around the small aircraft as sales soar and private jet use dives, making China the vendor’s second biggest Asia-Pacific market.
Chinese holidaymakers are increasingly upgrading to ‘premium travel’ to make their well-earned leisure time more pleasurable, say insiders.
Washington has reportedly restricted exports of aircraft parts to China to gain leverage over Beijing, adding to Comac’s supply pressures.
The research found 1,221 new Japanese entrants in China since the last survey in 2024, but that was still less than during Covid-19.
Network that now covers more than 50,000km also adds new sections in northeast, west and central regions ahead of the golden week holiday.
As Jakarta explores foreign backing for the Trans-Kalimantan railway, analysts say costly past ventures could shape any coming negotiations.
Analysts say demand exists for more direct flights, but US carriers will resist while their Chinese peers have an advantage.
An alignment of Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day holidays stretches time off for millions of Chinese, with breaks reaching up to 13 days.
The cutbacks have saved 6.4 billion tonnes of potential carbon emissions, though campaign’s momentum slowed last year, report finds.
Major American carriers protested to US Transport Department, saying Chinese rivals gain an unfair edge from access to Russian airspace.
Neutrality amid US-Israel war on Iran cited as an advantage, as well as location of ports away from Strait of Hormuz.
Beijing is accelerating its push for resilient supply chains amid geopolitical tensions and domestic weaknesses.
Third terminal helps Guangzhou Baiyun International Airport jump 17 places in global standings, while airports in Beijing, Shanghai and Hong Kong also improve.
Anticipated push for the FTAAP, covering all 21 Apec members, will burnish China’s reputation by casting the US as an obstacle, analysts say.
Country’s inbound travel revenue forecast to double share of economy and capture 15 per cent of global holiday market, Swiss bank says.
