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China’s economic stimulus

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Deregulation and ‘people-centred urbanisation’ that fills public service gaps can spur consumption, Hong Kong forum told.

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Economists spoke after Beijing unveiled its debt-relief plan following a week-long meeting of China’s top legislative body.

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Navigating ‘tough phase’, China says economy is on road to recovery

Positive spin by party mouthpiece, while shying away from ‘chasing rapid growth’, comes as questions linger over China’s stimulus measures.

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Investors look past debt clean-up plan as minister pledges more proactive policy

A number of market participants say there is reason to believe that more economic relief is on the way.

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Open Questions | Economist Huang Yiping on Trump trade war 2.0 and China’s stimulus ‘U-turn’

Huang Yiping of Peking University talks the re-election of Donald Trump and why China needs its own Marshall Plan.

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Not ‘whatever it takes’: China’s stimulus strategy seen as long and intact

Beijing’s reluctance to use strong measures to rapidly turn tide of sluggish economy keeps markets, consumers and analysts waiting in wonder.

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China unveils debt-relief plan, keeps further stimulus salvo in reserve arsenal

Week-long NPC Standing Committee meeting ends with mostly forward-looking plans to right China’s economic ship.

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China adds 6 trillion yuan in relief for ‘debt bombs’ – as it happened

China’s top legislative body approved additional debt relief for local governments and promised more support next year.

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China’s top legislative body is expected to reveal more of its stimulus plans days after Donald Trump won the US presidential election. Photo: Siqi

What more does China need to do to fix its ailing property sector?

Rising sales in big cities seen as a positive sign, but falling prices remain a concern.

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Buildings under construction in Beijing. Photo: EPA-EFE

China to unveil fiscal stimulus plans, but may hold fire until 2025: analysts

A week-long session of China’s top legislative body, the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, concludes on Friday.

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China to stick with ‘around 5%’ GDP target in 2025 despite Trump win: economist

US President-elect Donald Trump has said he would impose a 60 per cent tariff on Chinese goods.

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Fed rate cut gives China room to move as Beijing eyes more economic stimulus

US Federal Reserve lowered its benchmark rate less than a day before China is expected to release its latest economic stimulus plan.

US Federal Reserve Board chairman Jerome Powell. Photo: Xinhua

Macroscope | The most important part of China’s fiscal stimulus? Expectation management

As Beijing prioritises stability and development over reflation, investors must reconcile themselves to the realities of Chinese policymaking.

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Reform, stimulus, both? Trump victory prompts questions on China’s policy plan

As China’s stimulus begins to show a stabilising effect, academics say structural changes needed to buoy demand and counter Trump policies.

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Income, job woes still weigh heavy as China targets consumption in 5 key cites

Events will take place in Shanghai, Beijing, Guangzhou, Tianjin and Chongqing in November to coincide with China’s annual Singles’ Day event.

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China’s fiscal stimulus plan could expand by 20% if Trump wins, experts predict

China’s top legislative body is meeting this week in Beijing, at the same time as Tuesday’s US presidential election.

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Chocolate bars with the faces of Democratic presidential nominee, US Vice-President Kamala Harris, and Republican presidential nominee and former US President Donald Trump are displayed at a store. Photo: Reuters

In stimulus signal, China’s top legislature mulls debt swap plan on first day

China’s top legislative body is reviewing local debt swaps on the first day of its session, suggesting more fiscal stimulus could arrive.

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‘Avoiding a crisis’: economic stability top of agenda as Chinese lawmakers meet

Focus of meeting expected to be on risk prevention and economic stabilisation rather than directly boosting demand.

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Explainer | Will China’s top legislature give the green light to fiscal stimulus package?

As China’s top legislative body prepares to convene, we look at the likelihood of a fiscal stimulus and the process needed to approve it.

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A fiscal stimulus package, if approved by China’s top legislature, would be likely to spur activity and drive demand. Photo: Simon Song

Why are Chinese rushing for gold amid record high prices?

Chinese buyers with nowhere else to look snap up gold bars in search for ‘reliable value-preserving asset’.

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China may fix fiscal spending shortfall next week, policy adviser says

Central bank policy adviser Wang Yiming says China has a funding gap of around 1.5 trillion yuan (US$210 billion).

China looks to establish childbirth subsidy system, further tax cuts for parents

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Will China cut personal income taxes as part of its stimulus drive?

Ex-officials and scholars have suggested China should further cut personal income tax as part of its stimulus package.

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People walk with their shopping trolleys at the main shopping area in Shanghai. Photo: Reuters

Foreign firms, upbeat after spending boost from China’s stimulus, urge more

Foreign firms have enjoyed a boost in consumption and easier access to capital as Beijing has rolled out stimulus measures over the last month.

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Tourists enjoy Chongqing hotpot in a restaurant at the Nanshan scenic spot in Chongqing, southwest China. Photo: Xinhua

Janet Yellen, senior China finance official discuss Beijing’s stimulus measures

US Treasury chief reiterates Washington’s concerns about industrial overcapacity and impact on American workers and firms.

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Explainer | China’s stimulus salvo enters second month: our overview, and what comes next

After one month of rapid-fire economic stimulus, we look at China’s plan of action and survey what might be in the pipeline.

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China’s economic stimulus
The latest news and insights on China’s 2024 economic stimulus packages and measures, from property, stocks and government policy to far-reaching social and market implications.
last updated:
17 October, 2024
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