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China's economic recovery

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China's economic recovery
This topic charts China's economic recovery as it, in 2023, enters an era of slower growth, along with an ageing and shrinking workforce, weak consumer demand and a property market downturn.
Screens displaying financial market movements at the new building of the Shanghai Stock Exchange in Shanghai on April 25, 2025. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

China defies trade war challenge with US$17.3 billion in capital inflow

As the US faces downward pressures, from unsustainable debt to the possibility of huge tax cuts, investors are turning to Asia, analysts say.

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US-China relations

My Take | China counts on 3 strategies to survive US tariff and tech war

China’s economic stimulus

China’s economic resilience muffles speculation over imminent fiscal stimulus

China manufacturing

China’s manufacturing resilient in April despite US tariffs; consumption softens

China’s industrial output rose 6.1 per cent, beating estimates, while domestic consumption up 5.1 per cent – slightly below expectations.

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China released its figures for industrial output in April, a period when tariffs from the US were at their highest. Photo: AFP
China consumption

Have ticket, will travel? China’s concertgoers spur tourism spending spree

Eager fans are criss-crossing China to see their beloved stars – and spending while doing it, providing a much-needed consumption boost.

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US-China trade war

To survive the trade war, China aims to create a stronger domestic economy

Beijing has gained greater urgency in its push to rebalance the economy and make it less vulnerable to US tariffs, analysts say.

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US-China trade war

China moves to protect small traders from US trade war

Beijing urges major tech platforms to do more to support self-employed vendors, who are facing ‘pressure and challenges’ due to US tariffs.

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A trader takes a nap at a stall selling toys inside the world’s largest wholesale market for small commodities in Yiwu, Zhejiang province. Small traders in China have been hit hard by US tariffs since April. Photo: AFP
China travel

Foreigners flock to China’s Shenzhen as visa-free entries surge 160%

Visa-free policies have helped the southern tech hub become a popular destination for overseas tourists, particularly from elsewhere in Asia.

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US-China trade war

Open Questions | As unswerving superpowers meet unsustainable tariffs, Yao Yang breaks down the paradox

From the US-China trade war to China’s economic outlook for the months ahead, the economist and academic – known for his hot takes – talks policy and strategy.

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China property

China’s property market faces uncertain future despite historic rate cuts

The lower rates for housing provident fund loans are part of a broader effort to revive buyer interest and push forward stalled projects.

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Residential buildings are seen in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters
US-China relations

Opinion | US and China’s economic goals are complementary but will they cooperate?

One consumes too much, produces too little. The other produces too much, consumes too little. What if each could solve the other’s problem?

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People look at the Iphone 16 at an Apple store in Shanghai on April 11, 2025. US President Donald Trump abruptly paused tariffs on most countries, sparking euphoria on global markets on April 10, but upped the ante on a brutal trade war with superpower rival China. Photo: AFP
US-China decoupling

America and China’s financial decoupling

Despite their political differences, China and the US are deeply financially entwined. This series looks at attempts by the nations to decouple their finances, and what may result.

China’s Communist Party

China’s security system urged to handle duties with ‘passion’ as pressures mount

As external tensions weigh on China’s internal stability, security chiefs warn against ‘inadequacies’ in law enforcement and justice system.

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China deflation

China’s consumer prices fall in April, fuelling fears of deflation

The country’s consumer price index dropped by 0.1 per cent last month as trade war raises concerns over deflationary pressures.

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China’s consumer price index is being watched closely as tariff increases raise fears of deflation. Photo: Simon Song
China’s private sector

China touts new law as foundation for private sector growth

A week after the passage of a law on China’s private economy, officials said the bill will ‘unleash’ the potential of the non-state sector.

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China’s private sector, which contributes significantly to the country’s economic growth, has been given greater legal protection with the passage of new legislation. Photo: Xinhua
US-China trade war

China moves to bolster its economy ahead of US trade talks

Beijing announces a raft of measures including interest rate cuts as it seeks to begin negotiations in a strong position.

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China’s economic stimulus

China rolls out policy package to guard against US tariffs – as it happened

China’s major financial regulators announced more measures to shore up the country’s economy and capital markets as the trade war ramps up.

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China travel

What Labour Day tourism, spending say about China’s economic activity

The five-day holiday saw a sharp rise in tourism, and consumers took advantage of a trade-in programme, as China leans more heavily on its domestic market.

Passengers wait for trains at the Tianjin West Railway Station on Monday, the last day of the five-day Labour Day holiday period. China’s railway system transported more than 100 million passengers over the holiday. Photo: Xinhua
China economy

Opinion | China knows how to produce. The next test is whether it can consume

After a decade of boosting productivity, China’s Politburo has sent its clearest signal yet that it is focusing on consumption.

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China trade

China’s biggest trade fair breaks records despite US tariffs

Canton Fair’s strong overseas attendance figures surprised exhibitors and analysts, but transaction volume failed to beat pre-pandemic heights.

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Yuan

China’s offshore yuan jumps to 6-month high as tariff rollback likely: analysts

Washington’s weaponisation of tariffs casts doubt on US asset safety, and some say this makes yuan assets more attractive.

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The offshore yuan strengthened and broke past the 7.2 level against the US dollar for the first time since November. Photo: Reuters
China education

‘It’s devastating’: Chinese graduates in UK face bleak outlook amid job crunch

Some young Chinese struggling even to secure restaurant work due to Britain’s tough labour market and tightening visa rules.

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Chinese graduates are struggling to find work in the United Kingdom, where youth unemployment remains stubbornly high and the government is tightening visa rules. Photo: SCMP
US-China trade war

‘I’m anxious’: US trade war fuels job uncertainty in China’s cross-border firms

Employees at companies reliant on the American market could face diminishing prospects, as firms restructure and threaten lay-offs.

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China’s private sector

China’s private firms given legal recourse with new law

Taking a local government to court could be a more realistic option for aggrieved businesses under China’s Private Economy Promotion Law.

China consumption

China’s Labour Day travel boom bodes well for spending, but box office fizzles

Visa-free entries and generous tax refunds for inbound travellers are helping to shore up tourism at a time when the economy needs a jolt.

A foreign tourist poses for a photo with a performer at the Tianjin International Cruise Home Port in Tianjin on Thursday. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

Editorial | Xi answers trade war with hi-tech strategy to fuel development

Shanghai visit by President Xi Jinping leaves no doubt that way forward for China is via technological self-reliance and closer ties with Global South.

Chinese President Xi Jinping visits an AI product experience store at the Shanghai Foundation Model Innovation Center, a large-model incubator home to over 100 enterprises, in Shanghai on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
China economy

How will new law help protect China’s private sector?

Full text of legislation gives more weight to addressing long-standing complaints about cross-regional enforcement.

US-China relations

Opinion | US-China trade war has left ordinary people stuck in the middle

The implication that Chinese people’s aspirations for prosperity must be curtailed to preserve American primacy is deeply problematic.

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