China has among the lowest retirement ages. Will population woes change that?
China’s population is expected to plunge by 20 million to 1.39 billion by 2035, according to the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU), after it suffered a second consecutive annual decline in 2023.
Xi Jinping’s ‘financial superpower’ goal for China spurs scramble for resources
Some of China’s biggest provincial economies are looking to expand and diversify their financial resources this year, largely to fund economy-boosting construction projects, but analysts say this could run counter to Beijing’s de-risking campaign.
Some of China’s biggest provincial economies are looking to expand and diversify their financial resources this year, largely to fund economy-boosting construction projects, but analysts say this could run counter to Beijing’s de-risking campaign.
Cash payments for households could ease China’s deflation woes, analysts say
Several economic researchers and observers have emphasised the need for measures to boost demand, particularly direct cash payments to households, but have lamented such action is unlikely to be taken at present.
Several economic researchers and observers have emphasised the need for measures to boost demand, particularly direct cash payments to households, but have lamented such action is unlikely to be taken at present.
Visa-free China travel may offer ‘additional stimulus’ Beijing is looking for
Foreign visitors to mainland China say they are more willing to visit and splash out hundreds of US dollars a day on flights, retail spending and dining if they can get in for free and avoid a lengthy application process.
Foreign visitors to mainland China say they are more willing to visit and splash out hundreds of US dollars a day on flights, retail spending and dining if they can get in for free and avoid a lengthy application process.
Explainer | A renewed recovery? 4 takeaways from January’s manufacturing, services data
Analysts said the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) readings for January added to evidence that growth momentum in China is in the midst of a renewed recovery.
Analysts said the purchasing managers’ index (PMI) readings for January added to evidence that growth momentum in China is in the midst of a renewed recovery.
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While China’s latest youth unemployment rate is comparable to global figures, it is particularly concerning given the country’s unique demographic structure.
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‘All is not well’: China’s economic outlook slammed in Rhodium Group report
After China’s GDP growth surpassed expectations in 2023, the US-based research firm says Beijing needs to acknowledge that slower annual growth in the range of 3-4 per cent ‘is here to stay’.
China’s services activity expands at slower pace amid soft start to 2024
China’s Caixin/S&P Global services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) edged down to 52.7 in January from 52.9 in December, data released on Monday showed.
China’s Caixin/S&P Global services purchasing managers’ index (PMI) edged down to 52.7 in January from 52.9 in December, data released on Monday showed.
Will China’s ‘Year of the Widow’ quell ‘dragon baby’ boom amid demographic woes?
Chinese are debating a superstitious belief that the coming lunar year will bode badly for marriages, and the Ministry of Civil Affairs is paying attention.
Chinese are debating a superstitious belief that the coming lunar year will bode badly for marriages, and the Ministry of Civil Affairs is paying attention.
China’s investment in Mexico is up – but is dodging US tariffs the whole story?
Mexico has been the beneficiary of more Chinese investment in recent years, and its preferential status with its northern neighbour has provided a way past US tariffs. But there are other benefits – and risks – analysts say.
Mexico has been the beneficiary of more Chinese investment in recent years, and its preferential status with its northern neighbour has provided a way past US tariffs. But there are other benefits – and risks – analysts say.
China’s world-leading gold rush shows how other investments have lost shine
Gold’s rising role as a safe-haven investment in China has made it the world’s top buyer while traditional assets such as real estate and stocks are seen as more risky.
Gold’s rising role as a safe-haven investment in China has made it the world’s top buyer while traditional assets such as real estate and stocks are seen as more risky.
China’s economy faces ‘high uncertainty’ in 2024, IMF predicts 4.6% growth
International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects China’s economy to grow by 4.6 per cent in 2024, the Washington-based institution said as it released a review of its Article IV consultation on Friday.
International Monetary Fund (IMF) expects China’s economy to grow by 4.6 per cent in 2024, the Washington-based institution said as it released a review of its Article IV consultation on Friday.
A third of China’s small firms financially unwell, affecting 180 million: survey
Small and micro-sized firms are considered vital to the health of China’s overall economy, and a new report offers suggestions for financial institutions and governments to empower growth and enhance resilience.
Small and micro-sized firms are considered vital to the health of China’s overall economy, and a new report offers suggestions for financial institutions and governments to empower growth and enhance resilience.
Radio silence on China’s economic plenum suggests reform still in the back seat
Lack of detail on a crucial economic policy meeting, along with other messaging that indicates emphasis on political cohesion, suggests growth and recovery are still not top of mind for China’s leadership.
Lack of detail on a crucial economic policy meeting, along with other messaging that indicates emphasis on political cohesion, suggests growth and recovery are still not top of mind for China’s leadership.
China’s job pressure seen ‘worsening’ in 2024 as solutions elude workforce
Analysts continue to call for more aggressive stimulus measures to invigorate the job market, after employees saw salaries suffer their biggest quarterly decline in years across dozens of major Chinese cities.
Analysts continue to call for more aggressive stimulus measures to invigorate the job market, after employees saw salaries suffer their biggest quarterly decline in years across dozens of major Chinese cities.
Export orders lift China’s factory activity, confidence hits 9-month high
China’s Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) remained unchanged at 50.8 in January, data released on Thursday showed.
China’s Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) remained unchanged at 50.8 in January, data released on Thursday showed.
‘Mistrust remains high’: why half of US firms have no plans to expand in China
Nearly a third of 343 members cited uncertainties in the US-China economic relationship as the main reason behind their reduced investment plans, while tech and R&D sectors have been hit amid ‘strained’ ties.
Nearly a third of 343 members cited uncertainties in the US-China economic relationship as the main reason behind their reduced investment plans, while tech and R&D sectors have been hit amid ‘strained’ ties.
Explainer | China’s challenging start to 2024: 6 takeaways from the economy in January
China confirmed its economy grew by 5.2 per cent in 2023, revealed that its population fell to 1.4097 billion, and resumed the release of youth-jobless data, with a twist.
China confirmed its economy grew by 5.2 per cent in 2023, revealed that its population fell to 1.4097 billion, and resumed the release of youth-jobless data, with a twist.
US firms in Taiwan adapt by picking local partners as investments grow: AmCham
Investments in Taiwan from the United States reached US$932 million last year, up from US$398 million in 2022 and hitting the highest single-year total since 2008, according to official Taiwan figures.
Investments in Taiwan from the United States reached US$932 million last year, up from US$398 million in 2022 and hitting the highest single-year total since 2008, according to official Taiwan figures.
‘Soft start’ to 2024 for China’s economy despite manufacturing rebound
China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rose slightly to 49.2 in January, but the gauge remained in contraction for a fourth consecutive month, data released on Wednesday showed.
China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rose slightly to 49.2 in January, but the gauge remained in contraction for a fourth consecutive month, data released on Wednesday showed.
Shenzhen led change 40 years ago. ‘China’s Silicon Valley’ is now doubling down
While aiming to counteract US-led tech restrictions, Shenzhen intends to achieve a massive industrial output of more than US$209 billion in strategic emerging industries this year.
While aiming to counteract US-led tech restrictions, Shenzhen intends to achieve a massive industrial output of more than US$209 billion in strategic emerging industries this year.
