Some exporters say a sharp uptick in exports to belt and road countries, particularly in Africa, has helped offset declining demand caused by the US trade war.

Chinese tourism to Japan is at record highs, as mainland residents avoid protest-racked Hong Kong and restrictions limit travel to Taiwan.

Businesses in China are on the verge of closing, while the make-up of the Chinese dinner table is changing, as consumer price index reaches highest level since January 2012.

Social media users applaud Chinese troops after 50 soldiers help to clear roadblocks set up by protesters.

A significant number of rich Chinese are eschewing traditional destinations like Europe and the US in favour of off-the-beaten-path travel destinations like Antarctica.

Views on outlook for smaller Chinese manufacturers varies by industry, but seems to reflect a recent rise in a private industry survey.

The city’s growth rate slowed to 6.6 per cent in the first nine months from 7.4 per cent in the first half of the year, with Shenzhen under pressure from the US-China trade war.

Weakening consumer spending comes as economic growth decelerated to its lowest level in nearly three decades at the end of the third quarter.

Exporters at the autumn session of the Canton Fair signed deals worth 207 billion yuan (US$29.4 billion), a drop of 1.9 per cent compared a year earlier.

Advanced Manufacturing Industry Investment Fund was set up in 2016 to support ‘Made in China 2025’ plan.

Chinese state media warns government employees their careers are at stake as Beijing flags intervention in senior appointments.

In 2015, President Xi Jinping set a deadline of 2020 to eradicate poverty in China, with 850 million Chinese lifted out of extreme poverty in the past 40 years.

Sources say she will be briefed on key policies on protest crisis, as well as enactment of national security law.

Yichuan Rural Commercial Bank in Henan province suffered ‘concentrated cash withdrawals’ on Tuesday after a WeChat rumour caused panic after recent failures.

The tariff war launched by US President Donald Trump in June 2018 accelerated changes in China’s manufacturing and export industries that were already under way.

China's pork shortage is driving the comeback of dog meat in rural communities that can no longer afford to pay for the staple meat.

Mainland car sales fell for the 15th straight month in September amid the fallout from the trade war with the United States, with recovery predicted to be slow.

Authorities in Jiangsu, in eastern China, have launched a crackdown after a flyover collapsed in Wuxi city, but many hauliers say they are forced to cut corners to survive.

Official involved in submitting proposal says he hopes the plan may be approved as a ‘birthday gift’ on 20th anniversary of city’s return to Chinese administration.

Hong Kong is dealing with rising property prices and lack of affordable housing for over 7 million residents, but questions remain if moving to mainland China can be a viable option.

The China-Malaysia Qinzhou Industrial Park was opened in April 2012, but remains a remote, muddy wasteland without enough business to fill its largely empty units.

African swine fever has already contributed to China losing more than 100 million pigs over the last year, resulting in pork prices rising 46.7 per cent in August.

Beijing is counting on consumer spending to help bolster economic growth amid the trade war with the United States, but disposal incomes are under threat.

Zheng Ke urges youngsters from south of the border to seek out work and business opportunities in his city, but adds they must oppose anti-government protests which have rocked Hong Kong for months.

National retail sales growth slowed to 7.6 per cent in July due to rising debt and higher prices, with slowing economy raising concerns over employment and income.

Beijing plans to turn the home of the likes of Huawei, Tencent and DJI into a model city by 2035, but less than half of the city’s secondary school students are guaranteed a place.

‘The United States will not stop the trade war until it sinks the Chinese economy,’ said one Chinese exporter who hoped that Beijing’s policies can save his company.

Guangzhou facility was supposed to begin operations next month, but a firm linked to Foxconn founder Terry Gou has reportedly been trying to sell the plant.

Chaos at Hong Kong International Airport comes as neighbouring centres press ahead with big plans.

Fashion chain apologises and says it has destroyed clothing as brand ambassador Yang Mi says she will end her association with the company.