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Alice Li
Reporter, Political Economy
Alice joined the Post in November 2024 and covers China's economy. She holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong. She was previously a summer intern at the Post and has had internship experience with both Chinese and foreign news outlets.
Alice joined the Post in November 2024 and covers China's economy. She holds a master's degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong. She was previously a summer intern at the Post and has had internship experience with both Chinese and foreign news outlets.
Areas of Expertise:
China economyLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Party mouthpiece calls for better coordination and market guidance as 15th five-year planning period begins, warning conflicting rules unsettle investors.
Beijing has been intensifying efforts to combat industrial overcapacity and fierce competition in key sectors, aiming to stabilise the economy and support growth.
In the first year of new five-year plan, party mouthpiece says list of ‘chokepoint technologies’ is narrowing.
Communist Party newspaper says authorities should avoid ‘policy bandwagons’ that could lead to economic imbalances, urging plans based on local strengths.
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State Council approves draft regulations to implement the new law, which aims to govern China’s biggest source of tax revenue.
Driven by an uneven recovery and property crisis, value-conscious shoppers are powering a second-hand boom as platforms use tech to verify authenticity and overcome stigma.
Strong manufacturing base a driving force behind overseas expansion, but industry leaders and analysts say hurdles remain.
November outbound shipments increased 5.9 per cent, surpassing forecasts – though exports to US extended sharp decline.
From milk tea to blind boxes, China’s lighter consumer brands are winning worldwide recognition – though time will tell if the craze will last.
Ahead of next year’s record-long Spring Festival, local governments roll out short holidays to lure families to winter getaways.
The country already dominates global patent applications for drones, one report shows, and manufacturers are rapidly expanding overseas.
Shipments of the valuable components to the US increased in October, while those sent to the European Union fell from their September levels.
But Beijing’s manufacturing ecosystem gives it powerful tools to retaliate, according to economist Zhang Yuyan.
Cai Fang of the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences said Beijing’s benchmarks for 2035 should include a quantitative figure for consumption.
Record numbers of young people still face intense competition securing employment, pushing more to pursue alternative paths.
Official data points to uneven recovery last month, but analysts do not expect major stimulus as annual growth target within reach.
Companies seeking to profit from vicious and unfair competition warned they will fail ‘sooner or later’.
As firms expand overseas, rising investment demand and appetite for yuan assets and swap agreements may prompt Beijing to take action.
American farmers optimistic on visit to Shanghai, while commerce ministry official says market principles to guide Chinese purchases.
Federal shutdown prevents officials from opening agriculture pavilion, complicating positive trade momentum after US-China leaders’ summit.
Official publication provides average growth rate to meet long-term goal, clarifying the next decade’s targets in pursuit of development goal.
China’s R&D and tech innovation boost its digital competitiveness, but geopolitical headwinds pose growth risks, according to Swiss academic institute.
A White House fact sheet released over the weekend has provided fresh details on the ‘historic’ agreement made last week.
Analysts said the reduction in US tariffs creates space for Chinese producers to gain on Asian competitors – particularly in low-cost goods.
Beijing will look to strengthen leverage in coming five-year plan – but must recalibrate strategy to boost domestic demand, economist says.
Beijing now states plainly that it aims to ‘promote the internationalisation of the yuan’ amid growing doubts over the US dollar.
The US president struck an optimistic tone on Air Force One while commenting on an expected meeting with Xi Jinping later this week.
Talks in Malaysia may have paved the way for a broader trade deal, but the ‘real test’ will be implementing the pledges, analysts say.
Analysts say both sides have leverage to wield, and the cards they play could fuel or de-escalate tensions.
