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China must take action to avoid Japan-style deflation spiral, scholars warn

As China grapples with persistent deflationary pressure, scholars from one of the country’s top universities have urged the government to…

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China delivers record 180 billion parcels in 11 months as shoppers chase deals

China logged a record 180 billion express deliveries in the first 11 months of the year, according to state media…

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China’s factory activity contracts for seventh month amid trade war uncertainty

China’s manufacturing activity remained in contraction for a seventh consecutive month in October, official data shows, as the world’s second-largest…

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China set for bumper ‘golden week’ travel rush in boost for economy

China is likely to see a bumper surge in travel bookings for the coming “golden week” holiday – one of…

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China still waiting for factory activity lift-off as US wields new tech curbs

China reported sluggish factory activity in August, as fresh US tech curbs threatened to undermine Beijing’s push into advanced manufacturing.…

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China’s economy shows signs of strain as retail sales, industrial output lose momentum

After six months of steady improvement, China’s economy showed signs of strain in July, with several headline indicators losing momentum…

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China steps up economic monitoring, looking to head off worst-case scenarios

Amid erratic US tariff threats and with the world economy in flux, China’s top economic planner says that more economic…

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As US pressure mounts, China’s top party journal doubles down on long-haul preparations

Beijing must prepare for the worst-case scenario in its trade talks with Washington, while embracing a narrative of China’s economic…

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Opinion | Beyond quick stimulus, China needs deeper, more fundamental reforms

China’s economy met its 5 per cent growth target last year, buoyed by a 5.4 per cent expansion in the…

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China announces 5% GDP growth, population drop at press conference

The National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), China’s chief governmental data compiler, is holding a press conference on Friday morning. At…

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