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Exclusive | Economist Michael Pettis on China’s consumption paradox and the pitfalls of a trade war

After more than two decades in China – including years spent teaching finance at Peking University and Tsinghua University –…

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Wasteful investments drain China’s economy, undermine government credibility: state media

Inefficient investments continue to be a drain on the economy, and debt-laden local governments need to ensure that the projects…

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Developing | China is prepared for bigger than expected external shocks: Premier Li Qiang

Beijing has prepared for external impacts that may exceed expectations and will open up more sectors of the economy to…

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Ontario Teachers’ to close Hong Kong office amid geopolitical risks and shift to Singapore

Ontario Teachers’ Pension Plan, the third-largest pension fund in Canada, is shutting down its Hong Kong office as it reduces…

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China’s latest plan to boost consumption is ‘most comprehensive’ since 1970s

China’s newly announced consumption action plan is the most comprehensive package of policies for boosting consumer spending that the country…

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As trade war threats rain down, Premier Li says China must ‘turn pressure into motivation’

With the United States slapping an additional 10 per cent tariff on all Chinese goods this week, Beijing is looking…

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China directs funds to stabilise stock market amid Trump tariff threats

Chinese regulators have unveiled an action plan to direct investment funds to stabilise the nation’s stock markets, amid rising tensions…

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Opinion | Why upskilling is so important for China’s workforce

For decades, the story of China’s economic dynamism has been characterised by growth and progress. Today, however, the world’s second-largest…

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China’s small businesses gasp for air as consumption slump deepens

Two years ago, as China began to roll back its pandemic restrictions, Ella Chen spotted a tasty opportunity. Having lost…

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Opinion | How China can achieve its next wave of economic growth

What happens to the world economy and global geopolitics in 2025 will depend significantly on China, the world’s largest exporter…

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