China’s manufacturing and consumption gradually rebounded in the first two months of the year, and investment growth and industrial output beat market expectations, but the property market continued to drag.
Top diplomat offered assurances to international audience that the country will continue ‘opening its door wider’.
Annual political meetings are a platform for Beijing to broadcast foreign policy positions, but analysts expect neutral stance on US presidential race as a Biden-Trump rematch between would offer little relief for bilateral relations.
Politburo promises ‘stable, transparent and predictable policy environment’ as investors question China’s business climate in the face of security and regulatory challenges, lukewarm consumer sentiment, a property crisis and demographic changes.
Production areas have been hit by a series of cold waves with more frosty temperatures expected this week.
Wu Sike, special envoy for the Middle East from 2009-14, says China can bank on ‘long-standing friendly’ ties to provide strategic support in the region.
The visit is designed to ‘deepen the friendship between the two peoples and advance cooperation between sister cities’ through non-official channels
At least’ eight Chinese nationals harassed, interrogated and even deported at Dulles airport in recent months: foreign ministry.
Washington said new working group’s first meeting in Beijing was a ‘good start’ but says ‘there’s a lot more work to be done’ in fighting illicit opioid trade.
China lodges formal protest with the US for allegedly blocking entry of Chinese students arriving at Dulles International Airport.
US economy surprisingly expanded at an annualised rate of 3.3 per cent in the fourth quarter, while China is faced with challenges at home and abroad.
National Administration of Financial Regulation says implementing a plan to support real estate projects is a priority for this year.
Note of caution from Fang Ning comes amid deepening Russia-North Korea ties, and reports of imminent visit to Pyongyang by Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Message from Wang Yi comes as he meets Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness on last stop of six-nation tour.
12 months after strict Covid-19 border controls were lifted, overseas tourists and residents are being tempted with relaxed visa rules.
China’s jobless rate for the 16 to 24 age group returned for December, with the adjusted figure excluding students standing at 14.9 per cent, but analysts say it is still difficult to ‘truly glean what’s happening’.
China’s overall population fell by 2.08 million last year to 1.4097 billion, down from 1.4118 billion in 2022, while births declined by 5.6 per cent to 9.02 million in 2023, data released on Wednesday showed.
While China’s economy grew in 2023 by 5.2 per cent, analysts say that maintaining the same pace in 2024 ‘will prove a lot more challenging’, and Beijing’s priorities include the property market, investor confidence and the private sector.
Yan Xuetong warns that the disparity between China and the US is likely to expand as both countries ramp up competition.
Influential intelligence-linked think tank identifies American presidential race as a ‘prominent’ risk to global development and security.
China’s exports rose by 2.3 per cent in December compared to a year earlier, but its shipments are set to face pressure from trade barriers and a global slowdown in 2024, analysts said.
Latest step is part of wider efforts by China to boost post-pandemic recovery in the world’s No 2 economy.
Beijing’s ‘accurate grasp’ of the Afghanistan issue has also strengthened China’s position in the South Asian region, Yue Xiaoyong said.
China could assert traditional fishing rights, demand transit passages and contest baselines under Unclos if territorial disputes with Philippines escalate, according to leading scholar.
Vast room’ for links with San Francisco and New York City bay areas, head of Chinese People’s Association for Friendship with Foreign Countries says.
The presidents of the world’s two leading economies have congratulated each other’s countries for 45 years of diplomatic relations.
Visitors will no longer have to prove they have a return air ticket and hotel reservation following a previously announced cut in visa fees.
To realise Xi Jinping’s vision, Beijing must create ‘an atmosphere that says to these young people you’re welcome here’, says talent retention expert David Zweig.
Tensions with the US and a stronger negotiating position after years of reclamation are likely to be driving Beijing’s renewed enthusiasm.
ESM CFO Kalin Anev Janse says China was among the countries that showed a very strong commitment to Europe at that time and the two can continue to work together.