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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.
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17 October, 2024
A woman poses next to a Christmas tree in a shop selling Russian products in Wuhan, Hubei province, on Sunday. Photo: AFP
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China’s finance ministry vows measures to boost consumption and investment

Other priorities set out at meeting include strengthening supply chains, more fiscal backing for tech-focused start-ups, and more aid to businesses facing difficulties.

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China’s youth-unemployment pressure is easing – for now, at least

The youth-unemployment rate fell to 16.1 per cent in November, its third consecutive monthly decline, according to Chinese government data.

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People attend a job fair in the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang in October. Photo: AFP
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Policy support sees China’s tax revenue rise for second straight month

Tax revenue climbs by 5.3 per cent, while non-tax revenue surges by 40.4 per cent.

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China’s November consumption misses estimate, adds urgency to stimulus

Retail sales grew by just 3.0 per cent last month, while property investment also continued to drag, falling by 10.4 per cent in first 11 months.

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A worker makes Christmas decorations at a workshop in Huaibei in China’s eastern Anhui province. Photo: AFP
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Hangzhou, Chongqing and Nanjing, plus a part of the southwestern Sichuan province, release robotics policies to accelerate innovation.

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China makes space for private sector, vows spending to boost demand

Growth took pole position at the central economic work conference, with fiscal deficit increases and more spending pledged to keep demand high.

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Explainer | What is China’s central economic work conference, and why does it matter?

China’s annual tone-setting central economic work conference is expected to convene this week at a key time for the world’s second-largest economy.

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at the 2023 central economic work conference in Beijing. Photo: AP
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China to invest over 4 trillion yuan in ‘hidden infrastructure’ as economy slows

Urban infrastructure projects in the coming years will be worth trillions of yuan and provide a means of boosting jobs and stabilising China’s economy.

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Urban infrastructure construction, as seen here in Yunnan province this month, will help drive investment that supports China’s economy in the coming years. Photo: Xinhua
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China preps policy support for economic conference held under Trump’s shadow

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Chinese economists’ social media on ice after critical comments fire up debate

Two Chinese economists have seen account restrictions after transcripts of speeches questioning official data garnered attention online.

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‘Supportive’ monetary policy pledged in glimpse of China’s 2025 economic plan

People’s Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng pledges to ensure adequate liquidity and lower overall financing costs for businesses and households.

A woman walks past the headquarters of the People’s Bank of China in Beijing. Photo: Reuters
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Chinese economist calls for 5% GDP target in 2025 as show of confidence

Adviser to China’s central bank says increasing the fiscal deficit ratio, expanding stimulus should put five per cent growth in reach for 2025.

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China’s gross domestic product growth, sluggish for parts of 2024, is a major metric of economic health. Photo: AFP
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Stimulus perplexity: why Beijing, foreign investors can’t see eye to eye

It’s been a tumultuous two months since Beijing fired off a salvo to shore up China’s economy, and divergent perceptions show not everyone is on the same page.

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Can expanded consumer subsidies ‘save the day’ for China’s 2024 growth?

Eastern China’s Jiangsu province and commercial hub of Shanghai expand trade-in schemes amid efforts to drive up consumption in China.

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China’s tech firms at the front of the queue for loans amid policy tilt

People’s Bank of China asks government ministries and major banks to accelerate loans to tech companies.

A visitor shakes hands with a humanoid robot at the Light of Internet Expo in Wuzhen, east China’s Zhejiang province. Photo: Xinhua
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China urges ‘positive dialogue’ with US as Trump’s threatened tariffs loom large

Deputy commerce minister also warns of tariffs’ adverse effects on the country imposing them, while pointing to China’s economic ‘resilience’ in face of external shocks.

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China’s stimulus lifts tax revenue for first time this year after policy shift

China’s fiscal revenue rose by 5.5 per cent year on year in October, consolidating a turnaround in September.

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China’s consumption key to growth as Trump tariff threat looms, economist says

The country has moved on from a construction and property-driven model, according to Zhang Yansheng.

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Services may be key to China’s future economic growth. Photo: EPA-EFE
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Recap | China’s stimulus boosts retail sales, GDP hopes amid debt relief concerns: 5 economy stories

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People visit a shopping centre complex in Beijing. China’s retail sales posted strong growth in October on the back of stimulus measures. Photo: AFP
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How can China unleash the spending power of its millions of migrant workers?

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

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Exclusive | China to host leaders of international bodies as global uncertainties mount

Meeting will provide briefing on country’s economic development and seek better ways to navigate increasing uncertainties.

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China eyes lift in ‘intensity, accuracy’ of monetary policies amid credit uptick

People’s Bank of China pledges to serve the real economy, while October’s credit data shows a slight improvement.

A Chinese bank teller counting yuan notes at a bank in Shanghai. Photo: AFP
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Forget ‘patchwork policies’, China urged to focus on incremental stimulus

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

Workers watch as equipment is lifted by a crane on a construction site in the central business district in Beijing. Photo: AFP
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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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