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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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CR Land, Sunac post better interim results as China’s property shows signs of recovery

China’s embattled property market is showing signs of a tentative recovery, as some developers posted stronger earnings and reduced losses,…

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China’s industrial profits fall more slowly amid crackdown on price wars

China’s industrial companies saw their profits fall at a slower pace in July, in a potential sign that efforts to…

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China’s economy shows signs of strain as retail sales, industrial output lose momentum

After six months of steady improvement, China’s economy showed signs of strain in July, with several headline indicators losing momentum…

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Hong Kong restaurants to remain in ‘survival of the fittest’ mode, analysts say

Tenant churn in retail properties in Hong Kong will continue in coming months, as prominent restaurants close but affordable eateries…

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Opinion | China could become a high-income country this year, but can it stay one?

There seems to be a never-ending amount of scholarship and commentary on how China can escape the middle-income trap. It…

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‘Actionable results’, new ideas needed to boost China’s consumption, No 4 official says

The Communist Party’s chief theoretician has urged groups outside the party – including China’s eight minor political parties, industry and…

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Developing | China’s economy withstands US tariff war with 5.2% growth in second quarter

China’s economy expanded by 5.2 per cent in the second quarter, keeping it broadly on track to meet this year’s…

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China pledges to build megaprojects despite pivot to domestic consumption

China will continue to “scientifically” plan and build megaprojects while maintaining its “investment intensity” over the next five years, officials…

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Hong Kong economy’s ‘mixed signals’ portend retail-sector ‘turbulence’, analysts say

Hong Kong’s retail industry will experience mixed fortunes in coming months, as rising unemployment threatens to dent consumer spending even…

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