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China’s powerhouse province renews ‘common prosperity’ pledge for 2035

Zhejiang, one of China’s richest provinces, has vowed to achieve “common prosperity” by 2035 – a marquee policy goal of…

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Hong Kong stocks head for 2024 gain after 4 straight years of losses

Hong Kong stocks were poised to end the year on a high note after four straight years of losses, as…

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China’s industrial profits decline at slower pace in November

China’s industrial profits fell in November, but at a slower pace than in October, official data showed on Friday, after…

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China’s economy gains new growth and deep scars over past 5 years: NBS census

But the “census”, conducted once every five years by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), also found many economic bright…

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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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