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China’s economic stimulus

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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.
A man walks past a convenient store in Beijing, China, on May 19, 2025. Photo: EPA-EFE
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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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Tourists shop in the Grand International Bazaar in Urumqi, capital of the Xinjiang Uygur autonomous region. The region in western China plans to open up to more foreign tourism to diversify its economy. Photo: Xinhua
China economy

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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

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.

China’s industrial output grew by 6.1 per cent from a year earlier in April. Photo: AFP
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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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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China’s top financial officials announce a series of measures to boost the economy and stabilise capital markets during a press conference in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: Handout
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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.

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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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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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Hollywood has struggled to compete with domestic productions such as “Ne Zha 2” in China over the past few years. Photo: Xinhua
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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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China moves to protect economy from trade war, vows to hit 5% growth target

Beijing announced new measures to protect jobs and boost consumption, while insisting it was ‘fully confident’ of achieving its economic goals.

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China economy

Explainer | How China is expanding and accelerating its ‘special bonds’ programme

Beijing is issuing more ultra-long-term government bonds as it strives to shore up the Chinese economy amid an intensifying US trade war.

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China plans to issue special government bonds worth more than US$170 billion this year, as it seeks to shore up the economy amid an intensifying trade war with the United States. Photo: AFP
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IMF slashes GDP growth estimates for China, US and world as trade tensions rise

Outlook for American economy this year took a hit during the first quarter, according to the latest World Economic Outlook report.

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China economy

Opinion | More of China’s spending power needs to be unleashed. Here’s how

Childcare, healthcare and elderly care are precisely the parts of China’s consumer demand that remain significantly untapped.

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US-China trade war

China’s premier sets out economic priorities amid trade war with US

Li Qiang looks to ‘further unleash the potential of China’s massive market’, provide more support for property sector.

People shop at a supermarket in Zaozhuang, Shandong province, on April 10. Photo: Xinhua
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China’s economy grows 5.4% in first quarter ahead of full-blown US trade war

The country’s GDP growth beat expectations to March, but worries persist about the looming impact of the US trade conflict.

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China’s economy expanded by 5.4 per cent in the first quarter. Photo: AFP
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US inflation? China is more worried the trade war will make goods too cheap

As American demand declines, Chinese producers will be forced to compete even more fiercely for orders at home.

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China may weaponise service trade to hit back against US tariffs: commentators

Beijing could further restrict Hollywood films and target American law firms and consultancies, according to several influential commentators.

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China economy

‘I’m not attracted’: why China is struggling to convince consumers to borrow

Beijing is offering easier access to credit in a bid to boost consumption, but households are reluctant to take on debt amid a global trade war.

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China has introduced a slew of measures in recent months to encourage consumers to open their wallets, but many households remain reluctant to spend amid an economic slowdown. Photo: EPA-EFE
US-China trade war

China slams latest US threat, rushes to stabilise markets as trade war escalates

Ministry of Commerce vows to ‘resolutely’ strike back against any US moves to impose further tariffs.

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People walk past the headquarters of the People’s Bank of China (PBOC) in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
China consumption

Will Trump’s ‘Liberation Day’ threaten China’s fragile consumer recovery?

A barrage of stimulus policies has helped lift consumer sentiment in China, but the recovery is still tentative – and could be dented by a US trade war.

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Made in China 2025

Stay humble? China ranks itself 10th in new global innovation league table

But China has risen up the rankings faster than any other nation over the past 12 years, according to the report.

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