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China’s Xi doubles down on self-reliance, rallying officials to bolster manufacturing

President Xi Jinping says self-reliance in advanced manufacturing is the right path for China and the bedrock for its future…

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My Take | Could China ever learn to live with GDP growth of less than 5 per cent?

The way the central government sets and then struggles to meet annual growth targets in recent years has been a…

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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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Opinion | How will China achieve its 5% growth target?

China has a formidable reputation for meeting its economic growth targets. In each of the past two years, despite challenges,…

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Explainer | ‘Two sessions’ set to unveil China’s top economic priorities for this year

China’s top policymakers will gather in Beijing this week for the annual “two sessions”, the country’s biggest political event, where…

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Macroscope | Why dangerous debt dynamics aren’t catching up with economic policy

With all the proverbial lightning and thunder emanating from US President Donald Trump’s loud threats and extreme policies, it is…

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China’s ‘two sessions’ 2025: with tech the X factor, does the GDP race still matter?

As China’s political elite gather for the country’s annual legislative sessions in March, we examine the broader forces likely to…

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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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China’s premier tells local authorities to give economy early boost in new year

China’s leadership has sent a clear signal to local governments to act resolutely and swiftly for a strong start to…

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Buy or wait? Chinese consumers bet on more subsidies to revive economy

There is a reason China’s business community is fretting. Retail sales have been sluggish this year as households lock up…

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