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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 faces uphill battle to boost demand despite consumer price recovery in January

China’s consumer prices picked up in January given the seasonal spending boost from Lunar New Year holiday, but analysts warned…

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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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Opinion | Can world leaders at Davos truly succeed in ‘reimagining growth’?

Leaders in government, business, academia and philanthropy convene in Davos, Switzerland, this week to sort out the world’s challenges, including…

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UBS unfazed by wobbly start for China markets, says equities to be higher at end of 2025

Mainland-listed stocks are likely to be higher at the end of 2025 thanks to improved corporate earnings and policy support…

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Hong Kong stocks waver on manufacturing wobble as China vows more support for economy

Hong Kong stocks slipped, erasing an earlier advance, after reports showed growth in Chinese manufacturing lost momentum last month, suggesting…

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Reading the tea leaves: a volatile year ahead for China’s market amid policy uncertainty

The global investment community is cautious about the outlook for Chinese stocks after a series of policy disappointments last year,…

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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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Hong Kong stocks advance as investors gear up for details from China economic meeting

Hong Kong stocks rose as investors awaited details from a key Chinese economic policy meeting that could reveal what measures…

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China’s embattled restaurants, embroiled in price war, struggle to stay afloat

In Beijing, profits of the catering companies with annual revenues exceeding 2 million yuan (US$280,750) fell to 180 million yuan…

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