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Chinese firms seek European base for factories amid trade tensions, tariffs
European industrial real estate developer CTP expects increased demand from Chinese firms that do not want to get caught in the trade war.
25 Dec 2024 - 2:00PM
How ‘made in China’ became trendy, thanks to Labubu toy’s Asia-wide success
25 Dec 2024 - 11:45AM
Buy or wait? Consumers put Beijing on hook for more rescue subsidies
25 Dec 2024 - 10:00AM
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China’s finance ministry vows measures to boost consumption and investment
Other priorities set out at meeting include strengthening supply chains, more fiscal backing for tech-focused start-ups, and more aid to businesses facing difficulties.
24 Dec 2024 - 6:30PM
A woman poses next to a Christmas tree in a shop selling Russian products in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Sunday. Photo: AFP
China Economy
State Council guideline encourages private investment in China’s railways
Cabinet calls for transparent pricing, the elimination of regional barriers, and equal treatment of all businesses to improve logistics sector.
24 Dec 2024 - 4:30PM
China Economy
How China’s consumption downgrade pushed small businesses to the brink
Small-business owners have been forced to cut staff and close stores in ever greater numbers in recent months, adding to China’s economic gloom.
24 Dec 2024 - 12:34PM
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Mainland Chinese retailers make their presence felt in Hong Kong
China’s largest coffee chain opens first outlet in the city as it goes up against US rival Starbucks.
24 Dec 2024 - 11:30AM
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Luckin Coffee, China’s biggest coffee chain, has expanded into Hong Kong. Photo: China News Service via Getty Images
China Business
China will retain car-export crown in 2025, but growth may slow on EU EV tariffs
China’s top auto firms are likely to diversify by introducing petrol cars and hybrid models to blunt the impact of trade barriers.
24 Dec 2024 - 7:30AM
China Economy
As use of roof solar panels becomes more common in China, can the grid keep up?
‘Distributed’ solar power generation on roofs of houses, factories and airports is spreading across country, but curtailment rate is also rising.
24 Dec 2024 - 10:01AM
China Economy
Chinese electric vehicle exports plummet in November as EU tariffs bite
Exports down 19 per cent by volume last month as falling prices push value of shipments even lower.
24 Dec 2024 - 10:30AM
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China’s local governments urged to rethink approach to infrastructure investment
To avoid the pitfalls of overambitious spending, heavily indebted authorities must ‘know where to hit the brakes’, think tank says.
23 Dec 2024 - 7:05PM
The Hele high-speed-railway station in Hainan province opened in October, 14 years after construction was completed. Photo: Weibo
Business
Builder Jinke Property reveals details of court-supervised debt restructuring plan
Jinke expects to reduce its liabilities-to-assets ratio to around 30% from more than 90%.
23 Dec 2024 - 4:02PM
China Business
Hongkongers find lure of Greater Bay Area’s attractions hard to resist: survey
Hong Kong residents are flocking to the Greater Bay Area for shopping, hot springs and more, attracted by cheaper prices and new experiences.
23 Dec 2024 - 3:00PM
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China’s rise, potential recession, no WWIII yet: 11 key interviews from 2024
From a Nobel laureate and economists to scholars and historians, here are some of our best Open Questions interviews of the year.
23 Dec 2024 - 2:30PM
China Economy
China’s C919 jet faces key test as it spreads its wings to 10 major cities
The Chinese passenger aircraft is now flying to 10 major cities as it seeks to convince Western regulators of its reliability.
22 Dec 2024 - 10:00PM
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China’s homegrown C919 jetliner receives a water salute as it arrives in the southern Chinese city of Guangzhou in August. Photo: Getty Images
China Economy
China’s top auditor puts authorities on notice over unpaid bills to businesses
Contractors have been short-changed by unbudgeted government infrastructure projects, NAO report says.
22 Dec 2024 - 9:00PM
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Western trade helps buoy Xinjiang’s exports but signs emerge of slowing growth
The region’s trade volume has risen by roughly a quarter this year, with electrical products and garments leading the way.
22 Dec 2024 - 8:00PM
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Policy
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What is China’s central economic work conference, and why does it matter?
China’s annual tone-setting central economic work conference is expected to convene this week at a key time for the world’s second-largest economy.
11 Dec 2024 - 10:37AM
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at the 2023 central economic work conference in Beijing. Photo: AP
Economic Indicators
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China’s export boom not bust despite November deceleration: 5 takeaways
China’s exports grew by 6.7 per cent year on year in November, but the reading marked a slowdown from October rebound.
11 Dec 2024 - 9:37AM
Global Economy
‘Get down to business’: China, Vietnam set aside maritime disputes for trade
Brisker trade and new investments in factories and infrastructure among the fruits of pragmatic approach to relationship.
10 Dec 2024 - 11:11AM
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‘Persistent’ deflationary pressure remains for China: 4 inflation data takeaways
Consumer prices in China grew by 0.2 per cent in November, while the cost of goods at the factory gate fell for the 26th month in a row.
10 Dec 2024 - 12:00AM
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OPINION
Zhou Xin
My Take
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China’s extended visa-free tourist stays drive momentum for opening
24 Dec 2024 - 7:00AM
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Chengxin Zhang
Opinion
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China can’t rely on technology as a panacea for economic recovery
23 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
Wang Huiyao
Opinion
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China’s ties with Global South show a different world order is possible
23 Dec 2024 - 5:30AM
Ningrong Liu
Opinion
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Reform the only answer to securing Hong Kong’s prosperous future
22 Dec 2024 - 9:30AM
Anthony Rowley
Macroscope
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Cryptocurrency craze no match for gold’s enduring allure
21 Dec 2024 - 5:18PM
Andrew Sheng
Opinion
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In a world fraught with risk, Trump will add to the bumps
20 Dec 2024 - 8:30PM
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MULTIMEDIA
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Trump’s ‘day 1’ tariffs target China, Canada, Mexico
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The rise of China's ‘flying’ low-altitude economy
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Xi tells Biden he’s ‘ready to work’ with Trump
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Bridgewater's Prince says China is a 'unique opportunity' as funds diversify
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