A short ban on ride-hailing services at one of China’s busiest airports has generated concerns that other ‘sweeping’ regulatory moves could be in the pipeline, throttling consumer confidence and blunting economic growth.
China’s airport ride-hailing ban casts cloud over private sector comeback
A short ban on ride-hailing services at one of China’s busiest airports has generated concerns that other ‘sweeping’ regulatory moves could be in the pipeline, throttling consumer confidence and blunting economic growth.
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.
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.
‘Clear need’ for China’s Belt and Road Initiative funding to go green in 2024
Green Finance and Development Centre at Fudan University identifies a ‘clear need’ for renewable energy investment to stoke growth and support a ‘green transition’ in China.
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.
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.
‘Clear need’ for China’s Belt and Road Initiative funding to go green in 2024
Green Finance and Development Centre at Fudan University identifies a ‘clear need’ for renewable energy investment to stoke growth and support a ‘green transition’ in China.
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.
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.
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.
‘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.
China’s industrial profits set for 2024 rebound due to upbeat US export outlook
Profits at China’s largest industrial enterprises fell for a second consecutive year in 2023, but analysts say they could increase by between 7 and 11 per cent this year due to an improved export outlook.
Profits at China’s largest industrial enterprises fell for a second consecutive year in 2023, but analysts say they could increase by between 7 and 11 per cent this year due to an improved export outlook.
The Ministry of State Security kept a secretive presence for years, but now it is on social media and creating a more high-profile public image. It has every reason to expand its public reach, but it must be more mindful of the potential impact of its daily musings on political and economic matters.
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.
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.
‘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.
China’s industrial profits set for 2024 rebound due to upbeat US export outlook
Profits at China’s largest industrial enterprises fell for a second consecutive year in 2023, but analysts say they could increase by between 7 and 11 per cent this year due to an improved export outlook.
Profits at China’s largest industrial enterprises fell for a second consecutive year in 2023, but analysts say they could increase by between 7 and 11 per cent this year due to an improved export outlook.
