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China’s youth-unemployment pressure eases as index falls for third straight month

China’s youth-unemployment pressure showed signs of easing in November as rates declined for the third consecutive month, according to official…

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China’s food delivery platforms enforce breaks for riders clocking more gig economy hours

China’s two major on-demand delivery service providers, Meituan and Ele.me, have introduced new features that alert or forcibly log out…

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Breaking | China’s retail sales in November miss estimate at 3.0%

China’s consumption growth slowed in November, as did property investment, while the industrial sector showed limited signs of recovery, underscoring…

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Key Chinese economic indicator retains positive direction amid Trump tariff threat

Factory activity in China maintained its positive direction in November, reflecting the impact of Beijing’s stimulus policies as it seeks…

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Chinese province makes labour pain relief pledge to ease childbirth jitters

Localities in China are subsidising the use of pain relief treatments during childbirth – a practice patients often shy away…

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China’s factory activity remains in contraction amid weak economic momentum

A reading above 50 typically indicates an expansion of economic activity, whereas a reading below implies a contraction. “China’s economic…

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As China’s consumption picture changes, think tank argues, so must its policies

China’s policymakers must assess and accommodate a dramatic shift in consumption patterns to effectively incentivise spending – a task that…

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Warnings of overcapacity in China’s ride-hailing sector spread amid weak demand

In the past month, at least five other cities, including the southern cities of Shenzhen and Suzhou, have issued similar…

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Youth unemployment on the rise in China as more graduates enter the labour market

Under the previous approach, the jobless rate for the 16-24 age group, including students, peaked at 21.3 per cent in…

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Evergrande shares to remain suspended as liquidators see no path to restructuring

Trading of China Evergrande Group’s shares will remain suspended, as the collapsed developer’s liquidators see no path to a restructuring…

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