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China’s outbound travel set to soar by 10 million trips – but halve in Japan
Chinese tourist flows to Japan could plunge to as low as 4.8 million this year from 9.3 million in 2025 amid political dispute, survey finds.
11 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Changing tastes: China’s new affluent consumers seek quality not extravagance
11 Jan 2026 - 11:30AM
Goodwill or necessity? Why is China slashing solar and battery subsidies?
10 Jan 2026 - 6:10PM
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China Economy
Horse power: brands in China seek sales boost with Lunar New Year items
Distiller Kweichow Moutai among the companies launching limited-run Year of the Horse products to jolt revenues during the festive season.
10 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
Distiller Kweichow Moutai has released a limited promotional line of liquor commemorating the Year of the Horse. Photo: Kweichow Moutai/Handout
Global Economy
How China’s global investment model is changing – and what it means for the yuan
The trade war, weak domestic demand and stronger policy support push more firms to invest overseas, with growing implications for currency.
10 Jan 2026 - 2:00PM
China Economy
China cautions against ‘compound errors’ from clashing policies
Party mouthpiece calls for better coordination and market guidance as 15th five-year planning period begins, warning conflicting rules unsettle investors.
9 Jan 2026 - 8:30PM
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Yuan to strengthen to 6.85 per US dollar in first quarter 2026: Morgan Stanley
Strong export growth and US dollar weakness are expected to bolster the currency, the bank says.
9 Jan 2026 - 10:02PM
The yuan has appreciated against the US dollar in recent weeks. In late December, the offshore yuan dipped below the benchmark rate of seven against the US dollar. Photo: AFP
China Economy
China to probe food delivery platforms under anti-monopoly law
State Council announcement cites ‘excessive subsidies’ and ‘price wars’ in document unveiling market assessment for online delivery services.
9 Jan 2026 - 7:45PM
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China Economy
China’s shipyards still lead the world, but US threats took a toll in 2025
Chinese shipbuilders saw their market share dip for the first time in five years in 2025, as uncertainty over US port fees roiled the industry.
9 Jan 2026 - 4:00PM
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Economic Indicators
China’s consumer prices stay flat in 2025 amid focus on price wars
Beijing has been intensifying efforts to combat industrial overcapacity and fierce competition in key sectors, aiming to stabilise the economy and support growth.
9 Jan 2026 - 11:27AM
Global Economy
With US focused on Venezuela, China has window to pressure Japan: analysts
Beijing’s trade actions raise stakes with Tokyo, as China’s rare earth power and Japan’s chip dominance are seen as potentially key levers in their bilateral dispute.
9 Jan 2026 - 9:00AM
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A worker helps make semiconductor chips for export at a factory in China’s Shandong province. Japan has a commanding market share in semiconductor equipment and materials. Photo: AFP
Banking & Finance
China’s Sinopec, CNAF to undergo consolidation, creating energy powerhouse
State Council approves reorganisation between Sinopec and China National Aviation Fuel Group, state asset regulator says.
8 Jan 2026 - 9:34PM
China Economy
China says US trade war, tech curbs have spurred ‘independent innovation’
In the first year of new five-year plan, party mouthpiece says list of ‘chokepoint technologies’ is narrowing.
8 Jan 2026 - 4:08PM
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China Economy
‘Odious debt’: why China is at risk of painful losses in post-Maduro Venezuela
China has lent Venezuela tens of billions of dollars in recent decades. But Caracas could simply declare those obligations void, analysts say.
8 Jan 2026 - 2:27PM
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China Economy
China seeks ‘safe and reliable’ AI supply as global tech race heats up
Special action plan to promote application of three to five large AI models in manufacturing sector.
8 Jan 2026 - 4:44PM
A woman walks past a sign reading “AI” at the World Internet Conference in Wuzhen, Zhejiang province, in November. Photo: Reuters
China Economy
As Beijing targets Tokyo over Taiwan remarks, what levers does Japan have?
Japanese control of chemical used in semiconductors could prove significant, analysts say.
8 Jan 2026 - 10:06AM
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Business
China Vanke offshore creditors face near wipeout in Barclays worst-case scenario
British bank warns recoveries could fall below 1 per cent as restructuring priorities and access to assets remain uncertain.
8 Jan 2026 - 7:30AM
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Global Economy
Why America’s brute-force effort on rare earths may not work against China
China spent decades carving out a commanding lead in the rare earth realm. Now the US wants its old piece of the supply chain back – is it still within reach?
6 Aug 2025 - 10:14AM
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Global Economy
Chinese ‘vertical dramas’ are booming in America. Should Hollywood be worried?
Chinese platforms hosting bite-size soap operas about werewolves and mafia dons are drawing big audiences – and shaking up the streaming market.
17 Aug 2025 - 7:51AM
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China Economy
As megacities slow, China’s smaller counties lead as new consumer hotspots
Survey last year found that nearly 80 per cent of consumers in China’s third- and fourth-tier cities were optimistic about the economy.
15 Aug 2025 - 8:41AM
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China Economy
China rises up ‘elite quality’ league table as AI investment booms
China ranked 19th in the latest Elite Quality Index, which assesses whether national elites create sustainable value for their countries.
15 Aug 2025 - 9:00PM
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OPINION
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Why Asian family businesses are pivoting to private equity
10 Jan 2026 - 5:28PM
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Chinese stocks could be biggest winner of Venezuela fallout
8 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
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Will Hong Kong, mainland property see a recovery in 2026? Don’t bet on it
5 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
Wang Xiangwei
Opinion
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Why China is still struggling to ‘invest in people’
5 Jan 2026 - 5:30AM
Anthony Rowley
Macroscope
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Can a world obsessed with greed and power avoid a war in 2026?
3 Jan 2026 - 4:30PM
Richard Harris
Opinion
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Rising markets, falling interest rates and more: 5 investment myths for 2026
2 Jan 2026 - 6:50AM
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With Maduro out, are Chinese investments in Venezuela at risk?
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China’s ‘Goddess of Wealth’ jailed for over 11 years by UK court
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US-China soybean row leaves farmers caught in the middle
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