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Sylvia Ma
Reporter, Political Economy
Sylvia Ma joined the Post in 2023 and covers China economy. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong and a bachelor’s degree in English from Fudan University.
Sylvia Ma joined the Post in 2023 and covers China economy. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong and a bachelor’s degree in English from Fudan University.
Areas of Expertise:
China economy, social issues, cultureLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Authors, including the PBOC’s former statistics head, call for ‘a new vision where multiple currencies jointly support global financial stability’.
China’s consumer price index rose for the first time in five months in June, but economists continued to call for bolder action to boost demand.
As Beijing cracks down on cutthroat competition, analysts call for stable jobs, a better social safety net and support for companies.
Analysts say the sweeping budget act resolves the immediate debt crisis, but the resultant deficit could accelerate global de-dollarisation.
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A digital currency pegged to the offshore yuan would be more workable in Hong Kong than mainland China, the central bank adviser says.
The consumption-volume gap between China and developed countries across various sectors is far narrower than mainstream metrics show, China Finance 40 Forum argues.
As calls grow for Beijing to embrace digital currencies, e-payment giants seen as aiding yuan’s global push.
Shanghai-bound Shandong Airlines flight diverted because of ‘aircraft malfunction’, lands safely in eastern China.
Survey of central banks shows concern over long-term viability of US dollar, but not enough for the yuan or other currencies to supplant it.
Escalating Israel-Iran conflict could disrupt oil trade and shake markets, analysts say.
With the US dollar sagging, China’s central bank has strengthened the midpoint rate for the country’s currency in recent days.
Spot gold price surged to US$3,444 after Israel’s strikes on Iran.
The home-grown aircraft overcomes final regulatory hurdle as Beijing seeks to reduce dependence on foreign tech.
Chinese and Indian firms are pulling back from selling on credit as the risk of defaults rises, new report finds.
China needs to move swiftly to turn new technologies into real-world products, Premier Li Qiang says.
The country’s consumer price index dropped by 0.1 per cent last month, while prices at the factory gate were down 3.3 per cent.
Beijing says it is ‘willing to enhance communication’ on strategic minerals, which have taken centre stage in US-China trade negotiations.
Beijing targets a booming data industry, turning some regions into digital leaders to advance cutting-edge tech.
Beijing is doubling down on efforts to produce home-grown aircraft amid a US push to restrict sales of jet engine technology to China.
Washington has accused Beijing of failing to meet commitment made last month to lift restrictions on exports of seven key minerals.
New paper argues tariffs curb wasteful investment, but analysts warn findings may not apply to current China–US trade tensions.
But Lian Ping cautions that cutting China off from Swift interbank system or freezing its US dollar assets would also hurt America.
Millions of US dollars could be added to cost of a plane imported from US, with production of home-grown passenger jets to also be affected.
In the wake of tariff turmoil and Washington’s ‘Big Beautiful Bill’, analysts are questioning safety of US assets while yuan’s resilience turns heads.
Chinese premier holds talks with Indonesian President Prabowo Subianto on second day of trip to Southeast Asia’s biggest economy.
Export decline last month was led by an 8.3 per cent drop in the city’s general trade, and analyst deems Shenzhen’s export performance ‘volatile’ over last four months.
Trump is pushing Europe and China to cooperate more closely despite disagreements, according to former trade negotiator.
Cuts come amid Beijing’s broader efforts to revive China’s real estate sector, which has been a persistent drag on the economy.
Beijing is still tightening its grip over supplies of rare earths and other key minerals despite the tariff truce, allowing it to cut off US access at will.
