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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.
Yuan Da, secretary general of the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), answers questions from the media at a press conference on China’s 14th Five-Year Plan period (2021-2025), in Beijing, on July 9, 2025. Photo: Xinhua/Li Xin
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China pledges to build megaprojects despite pivot to domestic consumption

Beijing will press ahead with major investment projects, even as policymakers look to boost household spending to drive future growth.

China's economic recovery

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Explainer | How can China boost consumer spending? Here are 5 ideas being floated in Beijing

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China deflation

China urged to take bolder steps to tackle price wars, deflation and weak demand

As Beijing cracks down on cutthroat competition, analysts call for stable jobs, a better social safety net and support for companies.

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China’s EV industry has come under fire in recent months. Prices have been slashed on over 100 models, according to a People’s Daily article published in June. Photo: Reuters
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Opinion | Will China’s bid to boost domestic demand pay off?

Beijing is making great strides in the transition towards a consumption-based economy. However, the path forward is not without risk.

China's economic recovery

China’s trade-in programme boosts sales of foreign brands – including Apple

China’s massive subsidy drive has lifted demand for a range of consumer goods, from iPhones to air conditioners.

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China economy

Opinion | Why China’s consumption problem is also a supply issue

Households with money to spend need access to diversified, high-quality services they actually want – a problem Beijing is well equipped to handle.

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China's economic recovery

China’s global investment surge aims to counter domestic challenges: Moody’s

The investments are likely to focus on emerging markets like South and Southeast Asia, Latin America and the Middle East, report says.

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China's economic recovery

Billions misused in China 2024 stimulus, from flood controls to gym gear: audit

Dozens of localities violated conditions of receiving funds, such as for large-scale equipment renewals and consumer goods trade-ins, top audit watchdog finds.

China jobs

China’s youth unemployment crisis to worsen as historic graduation season looms

China’s youth unemployment rate fell to 14.9 per cent in May, but remained higher than at the same point last year.

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Students attend a campus job fair at a university in northwestern China’s Qinghai province. China’s youth unemployment rate remains stubbornly high ahead of a bumper graduation season this summer. Photo: Xinhua
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China plots course to boost yuan versus dominant dollar

Eight financial reforms announced by the central bank chief are the latest efforts to boost the currency’s role abroad, stabilise markets and shore up the economy.

People’s Bank of China Governor Pan Gongsheng speaks at the Lujiazui Forum. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

China will boost the yuan’s global reach with new operations centre, PBOC says

The announcement at the Lujiazui Forum comes as China accelerates efforts to expand the global use of its currency amid growing US tensions.

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China inflation

China’s consumer prices fall for fourth month amid weak demand, trade tensions

The country’s consumer price index dropped by 0.1 per cent last month, while prices at the factory gate were down 3.3 per cent.

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E-commerce

Local governments halt some subsidies ahead of China’s big 618 shopping festival

Abrupt halt to shopping vouchers – meant to stimulate consumption and boost economy – comes as a surprise, with depleted funds and ‘programme upgrades’ cited.

A saleswoman discusses products and government subsidies with a customer in China’s Zhejiang province. Photo: Xinhua
US-China relations

As US pressure mounts, top China party journal calls for worst-case preparations

Qiushi Journal calls for telling the story of China’s economic certainty amid external pressures and a raft of risks facing the country.

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China’s policymakers are being urged to prepare for the worst-case scenario in trade talks with Washington. Image: Shutterstock
China travel

China’s Xinjiang woos foreigners for 1 trillion yuan tourism haul amid sanctions

The region hopes a tourism boom will make its economy more resilient in the face of Western sanctions, analysts said.

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China economy

China’s stimulus roll-out

Beijing unveiled a set of measures on May 7 to boost the country’s flagging economy amid a trade war with the US, the latest in a series of government support moves since concerns over a slowdown emerged in July.

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China's economic recovery

Record-high graduations may spell doom even as Chinese youth unemployment falls

Youth unemployment eased slightly in April, but could soon climb again as a record 12.2 million students prepare to graduate.

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Students attend a campus job fair in Beijing. China’s graduate employment market has become intensely competitive in recent years amid an economic slowdown. Photo: Getty Images
China's economic recovery

China’s economic resilience muffles speculation over imminent fiscal stimulus

China’s exports and industrial output beat market expectations in April, despite the impact of US tariffs.

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
US-China trade war

China’s top negotiator strikes bullish tone on economy ahead of US trade talks

Vice-Premier He Lifeng said China’s economy was ‘off to a good start’ this year as he prepared for a highly anticipated meeting with US officials.

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Vice-Premier He Lifeng will lead the Chinese delegation set to meet with US officials to discuss a trade deal in Switzerland this weekend. Photo: Reuters
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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United States

China unveils stimulus ahead of trade talks

The People’s Bank of China cut lenders’ reserve requirements and lowered interest rates soon after China and the US both said they would meet for talks about trade.

US-China trade war

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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The People’s Bank of China, National Financial Regulatory Administration and China Securities Regulatory Commission are holding a joint press conference. Photo: Xinhua
Banking & finance

Macroscope | Is the ‘Trump shock’ the end of dollar hegemony?

A bear market for the US dollar is overdue but that doesn’t mean the dominant reserve currency should – or could – be replaced any time soon.

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A man walks past a currency exchange office in Buenos Aires, Argentina, on April 1. While many expect the US dollar to keep depreciating, the currency still accounts for nearly 60 per cent of foreign reserve holdings and almost 90 per cent of foreign exchange transactions. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China trade war

Hollywood faces defining moment in China as Disney prepares new releases

Beijing appears to be holding off on a drastic curb of American film imports – for now, at least – as US-China tensions simmer, analysts said.

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China economy

Opinion | How China is turning Trump’s tariffs into an opportunity

Beijing’s drive to boost domestic demand will help it weather trade tensions as well as improve ties with major trading partners.

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