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Xinyi Wu
Reporter, Political Economy
Xinyi joined the Post in 2024, starting out in Hong Kong. She previously reported on business news in Singapore and taught writing at a university in Shanghai. She graduated with a degree in anthropology from Yale-NUS College.
Xinyi joined the Post in 2024, starting out in Hong Kong. She previously reported on business news in Singapore and taught writing at a university in Shanghai. She graduated with a degree in anthropology from Yale-NUS College.
Areas of Expertise:
China economyLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Analysts see ‘diplomatic bulletproofing’ in vessels leveraging Beijing’s neutrality, while some Chinese-linked ships clear chokepoint.
Appeals highlight a long-standing lack of benefits for elderly citizens outside cities, and proposals include leveraging state assets and new taxes to bridge the vast disparity.
Escalating Middle East conflict, currency fluctuations make destinations like Southeast Asia, Australia attractive, top business leader says.
Crude volumes rose sharply in January and February as Beijing amassed reserves, pre-empting Mideast risks, and analysts say it provides a strong buffer for global supply disruptions.
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The country’s new economic blueprint targets hi-tech advances plus basic human needs such as nursing home beds.
PBOC governor reaffirms yuan stability, refuting trade partners’ accusations ahead of critical US talks in Paris.
Economist Zhang Bin says this year’s 2 per cent inflation target ‘corresponds to a state of relative equilibrium between supply and demand’.
While rising energy costs from war in Iran may briefly aid China’s deflation battle, analysts warn how oil price spike could threaten nation’s fragile economic rebound.
Beijing is now offering dollar-denominated sovereign bonds at rates matching equivalent US Treasuries – and investors are snapping them up.
Beijing is still dependent on fossil fuels but Washington’s recent interventions may prompt officials to fast-track shift, analysts say.
Ex-finance official Zhu Guangyao says abundant energy supply gives the nation a critical edge in AI, as ‘electricity is computing power’.
As private businesses grapple with cash flow challenges, entrepreneurs say they want the settling of outstanding debts to be made a priority.
The country’s economy – with an expansive public sector – is better positioned to withstand AI shocks, but more government support is needed.
Beijing will prioritise energy security through large-scale projects and greater regional self-reliance, as risks mount at home and overseas.
Beijing is on alert but signals readiness to engage ahead of high-level trade talks and Trump’s first visit to China in his second term.
Job-placement rates for vocational undergraduate colleges now outpace traditional universities, as youth unemployment drives pivot to more reliable employment path.
Beijing warns that ending non-discrimination in global trade rules could see powerful countries dominate smaller ones.
Beijing is encouraging more private investment in a range of critical infrastructure projects, from railways to nuclear power plants.
Consumer price index rose for a fourth straight month in January, though the increase fell short of market expectations.
Industry stalwarts such as Gree stress cultural integration and warn against exporting insular enclaves – in other words, leave the personal chef behind.
Beijing announces support for small businesses and the tech sector, after 2025 economic data shows heavy reliance on exports.
Chinese households are not splashing out on luxury goods partly because they feel ‘stigmatised’ for doing so, scholar argues.
Last January, DeepSeek founder Liang Wenfeng met the Chinese premier in the same setting following the start-up’s rapid rise to prominence.
China logged 5% GDP growth in 2025, but Q4 growth hit a three-year low due to “long-standing issues and new challenges”.
China logs 5 per cent GDP growth in 2025, 4.5 per cent in fourth quarter as Beijing acknowledges ‘long-standing issues and new challenges’.
Beijing’s Treasury holdings hit a September 2008 low, and analysts point to fears over Fed independence and debt sustainability, while gold’s appeal rises.
Shipments to Asean and Africa surged to drive a record US$1.19 trillion surplus for China, offsetting headwinds as leaders push to boost local demand.
Analysts urge China to protect strategic interests abroad after unexpected announcement, which is likely to push up oil import costs.
Commerce ministry also pledges to boost domestic demand, services and two-way investment over coming year.
