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China’s yuan to strengthen to 6.85 per US dollar in first quarter of 2026: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley has revised its outlook for the yuan, now forecasting it to strengthen to about 6.85 per US dollar…

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China’s consumer prices stay flat in 2025 amid focus on price wars, domestic demand

China’s consumer prices stayed unchanged from the previous year in 2025 while factory-gate prices fell by 2.6 per cent, suggesting…

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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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Consumer brands in China face fraught future amid frugal spending forecast

International and Chinese consumer brands will be forced to maintain a low-price strategy in mainland China amid persistent deflationary pressures,…

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Opinion | How China could solve its consumption conundrum

China’s most effective tool to revive consumption may be the simplest: a one-off distribution of 3,000 yuan (US$424) per person…

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Rising down jacket sales offer unexpected cushion against deflation in mainland China

China’s down jacket and coat makers are the unlikely beneficiaries of the winter season, as more young consumers splash out…

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Geely’s third-quarter revenue and profit soar on surging EV sales in mainland China

Geely Auto, mainland China’s second-largest carmaker, reported a 27 per cent jump in third-quarter revenue on the back of a…

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China’s consumer prices return to growth as deflationary pressures persist

China’s consumer prices returned to growth in October – though the near-zero figure still pointed to persistent deflationary pressures amid…

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China’s ‘tough’ trade war stance rests on industry but demand still vital: Morgan Stanley

China’s supply chain upgrades have strengthened its hand in negotiations with the United States and are expected to bolster its…

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Opinion | Why China should stop worrying and embrace ‘Japanification’

As I discovered recently, a person’s first trip to Tokyo can be an interesting experience. Its high standard of living,…

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