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Ji Siqi
Correspondent, Political Economy
Ji Siqi joined the Post in 2020 and covers China economy. She graduated from Columbia Journalism School and the University of Hong Kong.
Ji Siqi joined the Post in 2020 and covers China economy. She graduated from Columbia Journalism School and the University of Hong Kong.
Areas of Expertise:
China economyLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
The island province has become a low-tax gateway and is ready to tap Hong Kong’s strengths in finance, research and other sectors, officials say.
Initiative to expand industrial hydrogen use and lower the renewable fuel’s price dovetails with Beijing’s energy security strategy amid oil crisis.
TCL and Xpeng founders also vow to keep investing in Latin America – despite US intervention in Venezuela this year.
‘Central finance is like a father … while local governments are like children,’ tax policy expert says, affirming support for revenue-sharing reforms.
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Increasing oil and gas exploration, pushing ahead with green transition among contingency plans in place, geologist NPC deputy says.
The country’s new economic blueprint targets hi-tech advances plus basic human needs such as nursing home beds.
The two join a growing string of leaders from developed and regional economies who have visited China this year.
Beijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West.
Tax revenue is way below peer countries – and Beijing is pushing for change.
Delegates to discuss trade and investment deals amid rising global tensions in lead-up to President’s first visit since returning to power.
The conflict does not pose an immediate threat to China’s oil supply, but will spur on the country’s energy security drive, analysts say.
The country’s economy – with an expansive public sector – is better positioned to withstand AI shocks, but more government support is needed.
Beijing has also added 20 Japanese firms and institutions to a watch list for the export of goods with potential military applications.
The high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi may determine whether current reprieve gives way to a more durable trade deal, analyst says.
Treasury Secretary Bessent confirms preparations for high-level dialogue, with analysts expecting a focus on specific transactional wins over a relationship reset.
Despite record transactions last year, most users prefer alternatives – while Beijing likely to maintain gradual expansion, analysts say.
Beijing’s clampdown aims to help safeguard financial security and monetary sovereignty while leaving room for regulated fintech innovation in Hong Kong.
Ukrainians are buying Chinese batteries and emergency items en masse after Russian strikes, with Beijing’s ties to Moscow no damper on trade.
Beijing targets tax incentives in telecoms and other industries after seeing fiscal revenue drop sharply in late 2025.
Beijing’s ambition to move up the value chain could see it becoming a major exporter of digital services, AI to global high-end providers.
Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney announced the deal, which features a mutual reduction in tariffs on goods, including Chinese EVs.
Beyond the central bank’s rate cuts that take effect Monday, authorities will work to lower the minimum down payment for commercial property purchase loans to 30 per cent.
Breakthrough follows duties levied by Brussels in October 2024 as part of investigation into industry subsidies.
State Council announcement cites ‘excessive subsidies’ and ‘price wars’ in document unveiling market assessment for online delivery services.
Probe comes amid concerns the US$2.5 billion acquisition could breach tech export controls and encourage more start-ups to relocate offshore.
Beijing’s investigation targets imports of dichlorosilane from Japan, alleging dumping that harms Chinese production, amid escalating bilateral and trade tensions.
Shipments of select goods – which could include drones and rare earths – to entities associated with the Japanese military have been restricted.
While Tokyo’s corporate leaders stay home amid fallout from prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan, Beijing prepares to welcome South Korean president and top executives.
From Thursday, over-quota imports from Brazil, Australia, US and other trade partners face new duties to help local producers recover amid price declines.
