Advertisement
Advertisement
Economy /

China Economy

Related Topics:
Belt and Road Initiative
Asia housing and property
US-China trade war
Nio cars at a dealership in Stuttgart, Germany. The company is struggling in Europe's largest car market, registering just three cars in July and 18 in total so far this year. Photo: Shutterstock
Electric & new energy vehicles

Driven off the road: Nio’s German car registrations down 90%

In contrast to its Chinese peers, Nio is struggling in Europe’s largest car market, registering just three cars last month and 18 this year.

Banking & finance

China’s central bank eyes global yuan in first solo 5-year plan in over a decade

videocam
4
China manufacturing

Scholar rebuts claims state subsidies caused China’s industrial overcapacity

China travel

China’s aviation regulator steps up safety communication with foreign carriers

The Civil Aviation Administration of China, following some operational changes, has increased its aircraft checks as an additional safety measure.

videocam
Planes from AirAsia, a subsidiary airline of Capital A, are seen on the tarmac of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 in Sepang, Malaysia. Photo: Reuters
Planes from AirAsia, a subsidiary airline of Capital A, are seen on the tarmac of Kuala Lumpur International Airport Terminal 2 in Sepang, Malaysia. Photo: Reuters
China energy security

In Focus | China’s nuclear machine is leaving the West behind. Is the pace sustainable?

While delays and soaring costs bog down projects in the US, China’s state-directed model is moving at record speed – but geographical limits pose huge challenges.

videocam
China trade

Millions in US tariff refunds flow back to Chinese firms, buoying profits

Five listed firms, operating mainly in automotive and healthcare sectors, disclosed payouts, as reversal of duties strains US customs revenue.

9
Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
China’s private sector

China’s drug firms set to compete on the world stage, analysts say

Amid systemic efficiency and a wave of innovation, the country’s biotech sector is expanding at a pace that has caught the market off guard.

4
With an efficiency edge that transcends simple cost advantages, China is set to see the emergence of a home-grown drug giant capable of competing with global players. Photo: Shutterstock
With an efficiency edge that transcends simple cost advantages, China is set to see the emergence of a home-grown drug giant capable of competing with global players. Photo: Shutterstock
Belt and Road Initiative

China completes milestone test of US$10.8 billion canal link to Southeast Asia

Patrol vessel’s full run along Pinglu Canal moves megaproject closer to a planned September launch.

China energy security

China’s five-year road map for the power sector

Beijing has set a target of generating 50 per cent of electricity using non-fossil fuels by 2030 in its latest push for energy security.

Banking & finance

China’s panda bond market surges as Goldman Sachs flags limits to yuan expansion

Issuance of yuan-denominated debt surges, including in dim sum bond market, but sustained global use of yuan seen requiring broader access and stronger finance links.

Yuan notes are counted at a bank in China’s Jiangsu province. According to a Goldman Sachs analyst, “the current bond-issuance boom is a historic opportunity”. Photo: Reuters
China airliners

Aerospace | China’s civil aviation ambitions gain some lift

Flagship narrowbody airliner makes international debut, regional jet wins record order, push to fast-track widebody and domestic jet engine projects.

China’s civil aviation ambitions gain some lift
China's economic recovery

How China’s Zhangjiajie aims to revive a US$296 million loss-making tourist site

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.

7
China exports

How China’s brands are thriving in the US despite rising geopolitical tensions

Chinese brands like Pop Mart are winning over American consumers by projecting a global image and targeting niche markets.

China consumption

China’s factory-gate prices growth slows to 3.5% in July amid lower fuel prices

Amid lower domestic fuel prices and weak domestic demand, the national consumer price index rose 0.5 per cent last month.

A staff member examines electric tricycles before shipment in China’s Shandong province on July 30, 2026. Photo: AFP
China jobs

In Focus | Why foreign workers are still climbing mountains of paperwork for a job in China

Beijing’s rigid visa points system and strict sponsorship rules frustrate young expats, but most are still undeterred in their job search.

videocam
Illustration: Kaliz Lee
Illustration: Kaliz Lee
China jobs

China’s viral ‘dream job’: tight labour market fuels rush for alternative work

A highly-coveted mountaintop gig has exposed the sobering economic realities facing young jobseekers.

China travel

China tops South Korea’s outbound travel charts as short-haul tourism surges

About 1.7 million South Koreans visited China in the first half of this year, up 16 per cent from the same period last year.

Advertisement
Advertisement
Advertisement
China trade

Lab-made diamonds ride AI demand for chip cooling as China leads industrial boom

Exports surge in first half of year, as the superior heat dissipation of diamonds expands market beyond jewellery, positioning China for further growth.

A worker checks a diamond at a facility in China’s Henan province. Photo: Xinhua
A worker checks a diamond at a facility in China’s Henan province. Photo: Xinhua
China exports

Beyond compliance: zero-carbon estates give China’s battery makers a global edge

With the EU’s binding carbon cap taking effect as early as 2028, the route to compliance for Chinese firms could offer a long-term advantage.

5
China trade

July trade robust, fresh Chinese sanctions, Unitree IPO opens

This week: July trade growth moderates, Beijing retaliates against US sanctions and services activity growth slips. Next week: Subscriptions start for Unitree IPO, Tencent and Chinese chipmakers report interim earnings, July factory gate prices and more.

China exports

China’s trade surplus narrows in July as exports hold firm in strong tech cycle

Import and export growth readings beat economists’ forecasts, driven by higher chip prices and a jump in tech shipments.

10
MG vehicles wait to be loaded onto a ship for export at Lianyungang Port in eastern China's Jiangsu province on August 4. Photo: AFP
Luxury yachts

China’s Greater Bay Area has the ingredients to be a yacht hub: industry veteran

Hong Kong’s maritime expertise, from finance to legal services, could help turn region’s potential into reality: yachting consultancy CEO.

The waterfront area in Shekou district, Shenzhen. Photo: Getty Images
The waterfront area in Shekou district, Shenzhen. Photo: Getty Images
China consumption

In Focus | ‘Quiet luxury’: why premium Chinese consumers are embracing home-grown brands

A growing number of local brands are winning over premium consumers who prize craftsmanship, innovation and a high‑value sense of luxury.

13
US-China relations

Copy that: why Beijing is investigating imported office equipment

Among Beijing’s countermeasures in response to the latest US sanctions, an investigation into imported printers and photocopiers stands out.

4
US-China trade war

China adds US sanctions, drone curbs in trade tit-for-tat

Beijing tightens curbs on unmanned aerial vehicle exports after US robotics import ban, sanctions firms for aiding measures targeting Xinjiang.

A Chinese-made drone takes to the skies over the US state of New Jersey. Photo: Reuters
Help preserve 120 years of quality journalism.
SUPPORT NOW