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Can easing of property curbs in 3 big cities help give Chinese consumption a boost?

With China’s three most economically important cities recently rolling out policies to address renewed weakness in the property sector, analysts…

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Why China’s Gen Z is turning to plush toys and AI for emotional support

Facing fierce competition at school and in the workplace, as well as an uncertain future amid a sluggish economy, China’s…

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Developing | China’s factory activity contracts for sixth straight month in September

China’s official gauge of manufacturing activity has stayed in contraction for a sixth consecutive month in September, providing more fuel…

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China curbs strategic non-ferrous metals sector in fight against cutthroat competition

China has announced production curbs in its strategic non-ferrous metals sector, the latest step in Beijing’s drive to rein in…

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Chinese display manufacturing giant BOE makes foray into robotics, AI software

Launched on Thursday, Beijing BOE Robot has a registered capital of 200 million yuan (US$28 million), according to corporate data…

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Consumption doldrums see hairy crab prices down in China on eve of ‘golden week’ holiday

As China’s National Day holiday approaches, prices of hairy crabs, one of the most popular seasonal gifts at this time…

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Boost household income to drive China’s economy in next 5 years, ex-official urges

China should make greater efforts to boost household income over the next five years as the world’s second-largest economy looks…

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China’s youth unemployment soars to 2-year high as job crunch deepens

China’s urban youth unemployment rate rose last month to the highest level since the data set was adjusted in 2023,…

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Developing | China’s economy under strain in August as retail sales, industrial output miss forecasts

China’s economy showed signs of strain in August, as sluggish domestic demand, headwinds from the US trade war and a…

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Shanghai luxury home market shows signs of losing steam as price cuts fail to woo buyers

A correction, following nearly two years of growth, was a warning to wealthy local investors who believed that homes worth…

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