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China lays track for stronger regional relations through railway lines
China’s neighbours in Southeast and Central Asia have begun construction or made agreements on cross-border railway projects, bolstering bilateral ties.
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China's economic recovery
With tech start-ups buzzing, why are many young Chinese reluctant to dive in?
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China trade
Eying world-class aviation hubs, China puts jet thrusters on customs clearances
14 Mar 2025 - 9:30PM
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Vietnam boosts China’s aviation ambitions with C909 deal move
Hanoi is reportedly paving the way to approve the country’s first deal to lease Chinese-made civilian aircraft.
14 Mar 2025 - 8:00PM
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The C909 is the smallest narrowbody jet produced by Chinese aviation company Comac. Photo: EPA-EFE
China trade
After 43 years building a better cow, China signs first export deal with Laos
China’s proprietary Huaxi cattle, the culmination of meticulous breeding to produce optimal growth and high-quality meat, is entering the global value chain.
14 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM
Banking & finance
China’s F&B sector faces challenges amid slowing consumer spending
Analysts warn that targeted measures are needed to revive the industry, as companies like Nayuki and Xiabu Xiabu report losses and closures.
14 Mar 2025 - 5:30PM
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Banking & finance
China’s central bank to create ‘more tools’ to shore up economy
The bank also pledged to cut interest rates and keep the yuan stable amid an uncertain global outlook.
14 Mar 2025 - 6:58PM
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Pan Gongsheng, governor of the People’s Bank of China, speaks during a press conference in March. Photo: AFP
China's economic recovery
Is China’s ‘death tax’ at the door? Lawmakers have wealth redistribution in mind
Unlike many Western countries, China does not have estate and gift taxes, but that could change as a controversial motion is considered.
13 Mar 2025 - 11:56PM
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China’s latest satellite launch is a milestone for its commercial space sector
The mission is a step forward for China’s push to develop a commercial space industry – and rival Elon Musk’s Starlink satellite internet service.
13 Mar 2025 - 6:00PM
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Bonds
China bonds’ biggest bull run in a decade stumbles as stocks take over
The bond market’s mood will be tested on Friday, when the Ministry of Finance is scheduled to auction 167 billion yuan of two-year government bonds.
13 Mar 2025 - 3:15PM
Diplomacy
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China vows to retaliate as US steel tariffs take effect
The new move threatens to drive up prices on a broad range of consumer and industrial goods.
13 Mar 2025 - 2:28PM
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China vows to retaliate as US steel tariffs take effect
China's economic recovery
‘Work quickly’: China’s Premier Li puts government officials on notice
After ‘two sessions’, State Council passes work plan that clarifies division of tasks among departments, emphasising interdepartmental coordination.
13 Mar 2025 - 2:40PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
Tesla pins hope on refreshed Model Y to revive faltering sales in China
Orders for the revamped model, which starts from US$36,292 have crossed 200,000 units, according to Chinese tech site 36kr.
13 Mar 2025 - 1:06PM
China jobs
Job market bias against over-35s targeted by Chinese lawmakers
With millions of university graduates entering the labour force each year, many companies prefer younger, lower-paid employees.
13 Mar 2025 - 9:00AM
China food security
China develops new high-protein corn to replace foreign soybeans
The new varieties could be used as a substitute for soybeans in animal feed, reducing China’s grain imports by millions of tonnes.
13 Mar 2025 - 7:00AM
Chinese scientists have developed new high-protein corn varieties that could be used to replace imported soybeans as ingredients in animal feed. Photo: AFP
Made in China 2025
China will lead the world in smart manufacturing by 2030, report says
The ‘Made in China 2025’ project has put China on course to overtake the West in hi-tech manufacturing, according to the report.
12 Mar 2025 - 9:23PM
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US-China trade war
Should US be pinning its economic hopes on a deal with China?
With talk of a possible visit to China by US President Donald Trump, could a bilateral deal help mitigate America’s economic woes?
12 Mar 2025 - 7:45PM
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Alibaba
Alibaba’s Joe Tsai: Xi’s entrepreneur meeting boosts business confidence
Beijing’s positive signal has solidified the tech giant’s commitment to investing in AI, Alibaba chairman Joe Tsai says.
12 Mar 2025 - 5:00PM
Alibaba Group Holding chairman Joe Tsai speaks at an event at Singapore’s Changi Airport on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
US-China trade war
China summons Walmart executives for talks in wake of Trump tariffs
Officials met representatives of the US retailer to discuss its treatment of Chinese suppliers following the imposition of import duties.
13 Mar 2025 - 9:53AM
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US-China relations
‘A geopolitical move’: Trump’s big bet on crypto raises questions for China
China has kept unregulated digital currencies at arm’s length, but the US is going all-in on crypto. Will this big bet give the US dollar new life?
12 Mar 2025 - 11:26AM
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China-Russia relations
‘Big impact’: Russian goods seizures cause havoc on China-Europe rail link
Freight companies ‘dare not’ use the railway after Russia tightened sanctions and impounded huge volumes of Europe-bound cargo.
11 Mar 2025 - 11:28PM
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Electric & new energy vehicles
China’s new energy vehicle sector faces ‘elimination contest’ amid crackdown
More than three-quarters of China’s electric car brands may disappear as Beijing vows to stamp out excessive competition.
12 Mar 2025 - 8:45AM
Electric cars are lined up ready to be exported at a port in eastern China. The industry is one of several in China affected by a vicious price war and excessive competition. Photo: Xinhua
China’s private sector
What’s the next step for China’s proposed private sector promotion law?
The proposed law, not passed at this year’s legislative session, is seen as an indicator of Beijing’s commitment to improving the business environment.
11 Mar 2025 - 7:00PM
China-EU relations
‘Open source’ model: why France wants to work closely with China on AI
Paris aims to cooperate with both Beijing and Washington as it seeks to develop into an ‘AI powerhouse’.
11 Mar 2025 - 4:34PM
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Two Sessions 2025
Why China’s energy supply is ‘secure’ amid Trump’s ‘drill, baby, drill’ push
China has taken necessary steps to ensure ‘we are not dependent on any single nation or route’ for energy needs, top legislature deputy says.
11 Mar 2025 - 12:01PM
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