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Jin Liqun, president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank, says current global governance structures are insufficient to represent the needs of emerging economies. Photo: Nora Tam
Banking & finance

AIIB president calls for ‘fundamental reforms’ to global institutions

Head of Beijing-based multilateral development bank says current global governance structure fails to incorporate emerging economies.

China's economic recovery

Shanghai issues more consumption vouchers after shock fall in retail sales

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China-Middle East relations

At Davos, Saudi Arabia pitches itself as a new hub for Chinese investment

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Banking & finance

Salary caps spread in China’s finance sector amid ‘common prosperity’ drive

Some state-backed securities firms have already implemented annual pay caps for senior executives – and large banks, insurance firms and stock exchanges are next.

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Workers in Chinese financial hubs like Shanghai’s Lujiazui are facing pay cuts and layoffs. Photo: EPA
Workers in Chinese financial hubs like Shanghai’s Lujiazui are facing pay cuts and layoffs. Photo: EPA
US-China relations

Trump wants to wean America off China’s rare earths. Is that possible?

Trump aims to ramp up US production of the critical minerals to reduce its dependence on China. But he may need to hire more federal staff to do so.

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World Economic Forum

Trump’s threats will only drive countries away from US dollar, economists warn at Davos

US president’s warnings against nations exploring alternative currencies will be counterproductive in the long run, economists argue at World Economic Forum.

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US-China relations

‘Gradual’ US tariffs on China may foreground Trump-Xi summit: Citi

As Trump’s promised day-one tariffs on China failed to appear, a Citi economist has posited import duties may come slower than expected.

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US President Donald Trump may employ a more gradual approach to tariffs on China than previously expected. Photo: AFP
US President Donald Trump may employ a more gradual approach to tariffs on China than previously expected. Photo: AFP
China GDP

China’s leaders put spotlight on tech self-reliance, private sector confidence

At gatherings including figures from tech, Premier Li Qiang urged the industry to serve as a source of economic growth.

China trade

Will Southeast Asia get behind Trump’s China trade war? It has 9 billion reasons not to

Both countries have said they will clamp down on US tariff bypasses, but Chinese investment into Southeast Asia - US$9 billion in 2023 - will complicate matters.

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China technology

China calls for overseas education ventures in push for tech advancement

Overseas universities specialising in science, tech should be sought for joint projects, China says in wide-ranging 10-year education plan.

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China’s leadership has called on local authorities to “enhance high-quality international collaborations in academia, industry and research”. Photo: AFP
China GDP

China logs 5% GDP growth in 2024 as exports, stimulus provide year-end boost

Driven by stimulus, an economic rebound in the last quarter helped China hit its GDP target, and signs point to a similar goal in 2025 despite challenges.

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China reported 5 per cent GDP growth for 2024, driven by strong exports and a raft of stimulus policies enacted late in the year. Photo: AFP
China reported 5 per cent GDP growth for 2024, driven by strong exports and a raft of stimulus policies enacted late in the year. Photo: AFP
China's population

China’s population drops for third year in a row despite uptick in births

Though China’s birth rate rose this year after an all-time low in 2023, the country’s overall population continued its decline.

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China GDP

China meets annual GDP target with 5% growth in 2024 – as it happened

The National Bureau of Statistics published GDP and population numbers for 2024, data that will inform policy decisions for the year ahead.

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China's economic recovery

Xi Jinping urges further opening up ahead of Trump inauguration

Release of speech trumpeting role of free-trade zones seen as effort to bolster market sentiment ahead of any disruption to Sino-US ties.

A cargo ship loaded with containers sails out of Qingdao Port, in east China’s Shandong province, on January 13. Photo: AFP
Two Sessions 2025

China’s top exporting regions, under tariff pressure, pare back GDP targets

Shanghai and Guangdong, two of China’s major exporting regions, have set modest growth targets as leaders warn of ‘external factors’.

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Shanghai and Guangdong, two of China’s top exporting regions, have dialed back their growth targets in advance of likely tariffs from the US. Photo: Xinhua
Shanghai and Guangdong, two of China’s top exporting regions, have dialed back their growth targets in advance of likely tariffs from the US. Photo: Xinhua
China birth rate

Chinese city bucks birth rate decline as cash incentives bear fruit

A city in China has defied national trends and reported a 17 per cent increase in births, credited to sizeable cash payments for parents.

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China-UK relations

British chancellor angles for reset in relations, trade on China trip

UK Chancellor of the Exchequer Rachel Reeves has relaunched a dormant financial dialogue with China as part of a broader warming of ties.

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US-China relations

Open Questions | US diplomat and economist Robert Hormats on ‘embedded competition’ with China

Veteran diplomat and economist untangles twists and turns of a full China-US decoupling, says differences should be managed carefully.

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China's economic recovery

China’s central bank suspends bond purchases amid record low yields

Analysts say decline in China’s 10-year bond yield last year put pressure on yuan-US dollar exchange rate.

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China-EU relations

China pressures EU for talks to resolve ‘unfair’ trade barriers

China says the EU has used its Foreign Subsidies Regulation to unjustly target Chinese enterprises, but has yet to announce any retaliatory measures.

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Banking & finance

Hong Kong’s US-dollar peg gets emphatic defence from HKMA CEO

Speculation about ending the peg reflects ‘misconceptions due to a lack of understanding’, says head of de facto central bank.

The Hong Kong dollar has been pegged to the US dollar since 1983. Photo: Shutterstock
Banking & finance

China says ‘patient capital’ a virtue in government investment funds

Beijing’s government investment funds have been encouraged to set higher risk thresholds, particularly in tech research allocations.

China has called for more long-term thinking and less risk aversion in its investment funds, particularly for the tech industry. Photo: AFP
China has called for more long-term thinking and less risk aversion in its investment funds, particularly for the tech industry. Photo: AFP
China's economic recovery

China’s logistics sector stands and delivers with busiest year ever in 2024

State Post Bureau reports highest delivery volume ever, estimates a banner 2025 as consumption becomes economic imperative.

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China economy

China’s powerhouse province renews ‘common prosperity’ pledge for 2035

Political mission to narrow China’s wealth divide, thought to have fallen out of favour, makes appearance in Zhejiang’s long-term plans.

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China’s economic stimulus

China’s premier tells local authorities to give economy an early boost

Li Qiang calls for expansion of consumption-boosting trade-in programmes during visit to Shandong province.

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Premier Li Qiang (centre) inspects a stadium construction site in Jinan, Shandong province, on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
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ByteDance’s ChatGPT-like Doubao bot has emerged as the most popular AI app for Chinese consumers. Photo: Simon Song

Big Tech

China poised to expand AI infrastructure to keep pace with US Stargate project

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Global Economy

Thai PM’s AI video aims to calm Chinese tourists’ nerves as bookings dip

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Big Tech

Tencent ramps up global AI efforts with advanced Hunyuan 3D-generation system

Tencent Holdings’ latest AI-powered system reflects the internet giant’s efforts to advance 3D-content production. Photo: Tencent

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BYD’s labour woes in Brazil, US bans Chinese tech in smart cars: 7 EV reads

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