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Macroscope | How Trump’s new trade war could hurt US and fix what ails China

As US President Donald Trump doubles down on his protectionist policies, he has the financial markets on his side. The…

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China’s retail subsidy drives reluctant consumers to go on Lunar New Year shopping spree

Beijing’s generous subsidies to boost consumption are having the desired effect, as consumers seized the opportunity to replace a range…

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Hong Kong developer Hang Lung diversifies amid consumer challenges

Weak consumer confidence in mainland China and Hong Kong is unlikely to improve any time soon, but Hang Lung Properties…

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Chinese consumer sentiment nears ‘tipping point’ after stimulus barrage: UBS

China’s consumer sector, long plagued by a property slump that has slowed the economy and dampened sentiment, could be nearing…

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Opinion | China can’t rely on technology as a panacea for economic recovery

Since 2022, China’s economy has been haunted by a weak recovery. Real gross domestic product (GDP) growth has fallen below…

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China consumer spending to rise in 2025, but only modestly, Bain and Kantar say

China’s consumer market, stuck in a deflationary spiral, is poised to stage a recovery next year, buoyed by Beijing’s proactive…

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More bumps on China’s road to 5% economic growth in 2024: 7 data takeaways

Quarter on quarter, China’s economy grew by 0.7 per cent in the second three months of the year, down from…

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