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Sherry Wang
Reporter, Political Economy
Sherry Wang joined the SCMP in August 2026, covering China’s political economy. She previously spent nearly seven years at Caixin Global, where she most recently focused on the energy, retail and biotech sectors.
Sherry Wang joined the SCMP in August 2026, covering China’s political economy. She previously spent nearly seven years at Caixin Global, where she most recently focused on the energy, retail and biotech sectors.
Areas of Expertise:
Energy & Commodities, Retail, Industrial PolicyLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
China’s plunging oil imports prevented a bigger price spike after the Iran war broke out, but its crude purchases are now ticking up again.
Newly opened Pinglu Canal will allow cargo from inland provinces to reach the Gulf of Tonkin, avoiding a 560km detour, deepening trade ties.
Exports to China hit their highest first-half level in decades as Ottawa looks to reduce dependence on its southern neighbour.
Planned launch follows existing cooperation between super apps Alipay and Kaspi.kz, letting travellers use home-country app at certain merchants without exchanging cash.
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While Western officials still name China’s trade surplus as an area of concern, analysts said the 2026 surplus is on track to beat last year’s record.
El Nino fears and disruptions to Ukraine’s grain exports are driving up global crop prices, but China’s robust supplies temper the impact.
With US$1 trillion earmarked for this year alone, a look at where and why Beijing is investing, where progress stands and what comes next.
The region is highlighting commuter transit times and booming AI economy to entice the capital’s residents.
Mainland carriers scrap more than 30 per cent of flights to Japan as travellers turn to South Korea, Thailand and Malaysia.
China’s Kyrgyzstan rail pledge highlights wider drive to knit Asia together and strengthen trade links.
The PMI index was up last month to 49.8 from 49.2 in July, according to figures from the National Bureau of Statistics.
Guangdong, Shanxi and Xinjiang have announced plans to introduce increases of 10 per cent or more in the next few months.
Sungrow and Sieyuan shares fell sharply after Washington’s order, but analysts say markets may be overlooking enforcement hurdles and strong global demand.
Beijing bets on next-generation manufacturing – and stricter industrial oversight – to secure its economic strategy.
Newly drafted rules would expand oversight of direct offshore investments, with more reporting requirements but limited changes for market-linked schemes.
With an eye on long-term stability, People’s Daily says officials have tools to respond amid weak demand, property risks and local-government debt.
Mainland visitors fell more than 56 per cent in July, compounding a slump driven by escalating diplomatic tensions and soaring costs.
An estimated 12.7 million university graduates have entered the job market this summer.
The global perspective and anti-war message offered by ‘Once Upon a Time in the Middle East’ is resonating with audiences, helping boost summer ticket sales.
Incident sparks concern, but indicates China taking a proactive stance, not necessarily a gloomy forecast for relations, experts say.
Retail sales, a key consumption metric, trailed a 1.3 per cent growth forecast, while fixed-asset investment also weakened.
Disrupted supply chains could complicate efforts of Chinese firms to expand globally in the fast-growing drone industry, while raising costs for American buyers.
Fewer weddings, rising divorces and plunging birth rates risk exacerbating the fallout from a rapidly ageing population.
As trade tensions rise, Brussels has implemented new rules aimed at reducing packaging waste, with the threat of fines and bans for non-compliance.
In People’s Daily commentary piece, Cui Fan says ‘reasonable industrial subsidies … are a globally recognised and legitimate policy tool’.
A 150,000-visitor opening offers an early signal, but analysts warn that lasting cash flow will require stronger products, local culture and tighter operations.
Among Beijing’s countermeasures in response to the latest US sanctions, an investigation into imported printers and photocopiers stands out.
