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Global Economy

Is the yen carry trade starting to unravel as Japan’s currency strengthens?

The trade relies on borrowing cheap yen to invest in higher-returning assets overseas, but analysts say the strategy faces mounting pressure.

Open Questions | Private equity’s Fang Fenglei on investing in China

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In Focus | Chinese coal mine gets hi-tech, green makeover with autonomous electric trucks

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Global Economy

‘Gone in seconds’: Chinese buyers snap up government debt amid US bond turmoil

From social media tips to long queues at banks, buyers in China are rushing to secure government debt amid a global sell-off of US Treasuries.

The Ministry of Finance on November 18, 2024, in Beijing. Photo: Getty Images
The Ministry of Finance on November 18, 2024, in Beijing. Photo: Getty Images

China Economy

‘Key pillar’: the 5-year powerhouse plan for China’s car industry

Beijing’s outline calls for boosting domestic market and innovation while controlling capacity to avoid involution effects.

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China Business

Exclusive | Beijing freezes plant approvals for energy-storage batteries

‘Dozens of new projects in the pipeline sparked policymakers’ fears about redundancies,’ analyst says.

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Economy

Why Sweden, once one of Beijing’s most outspoken critics, has changed its tune

Driven by geopolitical shifts and critical industrial needs, Stockholm is expected to pivot towards Beijing to shield its economic future.

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Election campaign posters are displayed in central Stockholm. Photo: AFP
Election campaign posters are displayed in central Stockholm. Photo: AFP

China Economy

Chinese regulators unleash power of cost accounting to tackle price wars

At same time, State Council issues guidelines on avoiding delays in payments to small and medium-sized enterprises.

China Economy

Improving migrant workers’ lives key to boosting Chinese consumption: HSBC

Report says reforms aimed at reducing their high precautionary savings rate could unlock US$95 billion a year in spending.

China

Manila exposes South China Sea note; Chinese coal mine farming: 7 highlights

From Chinese leader Xi’s diplomatic visits to a female powerlifter calling out sexism, here are top stories from SCMP’s recent reporting.

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China Business

Foreign marques offer steep discounts on petrol cars in cutthroat Chinese market

With more consumers switching to electric vehicles, companies including VW and Toyota are slashing prices on lower-tech offerings.

Workers assemble vehicles on a production line at an FAW-Volkswagen factory in Chengdu, Sichuan province, in December. Photo: VCG/VCG via Getty Images
Workers assemble vehicles on a production line at an FAW-Volkswagen factory in Chengdu, Sichuan province, in December. Photo: VCG/VCG via Getty Images

Economy

Investment surge in Central Asia drives calls for Chinese yuan use

Use of the currency can cut risks and costs for infrastructure firms active in the mineral-rich region, according to speakers on an investment panel.

China Economy

China says yuan’s global rise is ‘irreversible’ – and has a plan to back it up

From bilateral swaps to keeping premier tech firms on mainland exchanges, Beijing details the blueprint to build a financial powerhouse.

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Global Economy

China presses France to drop ‘protectionist’ anti-fast fashion law

Beijing is also holding talks with French companies over whether they received subsidies that may have partly benefited their Chinese operations.

Clothes from fast-fashion brand Shein hang at their office in Sao Paulo, Brazil, on December 15, 2025. Photo: Reuters

Global Economy

China’s global expansion offers German firms opportunity – for now

German chamber notes how some members see ‘golden window to partner up’ with Chinese companies as competition, trade tensions and possible EU measures raise risks.

The internalisation of Chinese companies has emerged as the most frequently cited business opportunity for German firms in China. Photo: dpa
The internalisation of Chinese companies has emerged as the most frequently cited business opportunity for German firms in China. Photo: dpa

China Economy

Gold jewellery loses its lustre as Chinese switch focus to bars and coins

High prices and decline in marriages cited as reasons for one-third drop in jewellery sales in first half of year.

Economy

China rejects US AI model distillation allegations, warns of retaliation

The commerce ministry says distillation is ‘neutral’ and widely used by companies around the world, including American firms.

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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?

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Illustration: Henry Wong
Illustration: Henry Wong

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.

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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.

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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.

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Visitors watch humanoid robots fight at the Unitree Robotics booth during the World Robot Conference in Beijing. China has invested heavily in artificial intelligence, robotics and other emerging sectors in recent years. Photo: Reuters
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OPINION
Michael Han

Opinion | Beijing can rewrite China’s property rules, but it can’t undo the damage

Michael Han
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Nicholas Spiro

Macroscope | Why the global economy and markets continue to defy doomsayers

Nicholas Spiro
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Tan Poh Hwee

Opinion | As Chinese manufacturers go global, their labour practices must keep pace

Tan Poh Hwee
Nicholas Spiro

The View | Why China’s new housing presale rules are still a source of risk

Nicholas Spiro
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David Tingxuan Zhang

Opinion | Why China won’t ban housing presales outright

David Tingxuan Zhang
Alex Lo

My Take | Why China’s shrinking population may be a blessing, not a curse

Alex Lo
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MULTIMEDIA
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How China’s malls are trying to stay relevant

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World’s top condom maker to raise prices over Iran war

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The Iran war is going to hurt your skincare routine

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Small hobby businesses hit by rising costs from Iran war

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