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China Railway admits the existence of the problem in an interview with the state-run Global Times but insists it has improved recently.
China Railway admits the existence of the problem in an interview with the state-run Global Times but insists it has improved recently.
Currently, China’s Great Firewall blocks access to 135 of the world’s top 1,000 websites, including Google, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Currently, China’s Great Firewall blocks access to 135 of the world’s top 1,000 websites, including Google, Facebook, Twitter, and YouTube.
Short-term lending to corporations in July fell 219.5 billion yuan (US$31 billion), while long term loans suffered a decline of 25 per cent.
Short-term lending to corporations in July fell 219.5 billion yuan (US$31 billion), while long term loans suffered a decline of 25 per cent.
The yuan fell below the key level of 7 to the US dollar last week for the first time in 11 years, and could hit tourism and retail spending from mainland Chinese visitors.
The yuan fell below the key level of 7 to the US dollar last week for the first time in 11 years, and could hit tourism and retail spending from mainland Chinese visitors.
Wearing bright orange and white vests and holding anti-protest placards, they gathered at federation’s office in North Point to back officers and government.
Wearing bright orange and white vests and holding anti-protest placards, they gathered at federation’s office in North Point to back officers and government.
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin did not comment on the talks during a photo session with Vice-Premier Liu He.
US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer and Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin did not comment on the talks during a photo session with Vice-Premier Liu He.
Quarterly meeting of the country’s top leadership chaired by President Xi Jinping concluded China must rely on its domestic demand potential.
Quarterly meeting of the country’s top leadership chaired by President Xi Jinping concluded China must rely on its domestic demand potential.
There were few visible signs of negotiations in Shanghai on Tuesday, as officials launched first face-to-face talks since May.
There were few visible signs of negotiations in Shanghai on Tuesday, as officials launched first face-to-face talks since May.
Weak economic growth in both Beijing and Shanghai should act as a warning of the need for further changes to the hukou system, according to professor Lu Ming.
Weak economic growth in both Beijing and Shanghai should act as a warning of the need for further changes to the hukou system, according to professor Lu Ming.
Switching first face-to-face gathering since G20 summit from Beijing sends message that ‘trade should be trade, and politics should be politics,’ analyst says.
Switching first face-to-face gathering since G20 summit from Beijing sends message that ‘trade should be trade, and politics should be politics,’ analyst says.
Ratio of available jobs to jobs seekers rose to 1.89 in the second quarter, up from five-year low of 1.68 in the first three months of 2019.
Ratio of available jobs to jobs seekers rose to 1.89 in the second quarter, up from five-year low of 1.68 in the first three months of 2019.
Gross domestic product growth slowed to 6.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2019, with tariffs of 25 per cent on US$250 billion of Chinese imports remaining in place.
Gross domestic product growth slowed to 6.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2019, with tariffs of 25 per cent on US$250 billion of Chinese imports remaining in place.
China’s economic growth slowed to a record low of 6.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2019 as the shock from the protracted trade war with the United States continued.
China’s economic growth slowed to a record low of 6.2 per cent in the second quarter of 2019 as the shock from the protracted trade war with the United States continued.
China is struggling to contain the impact tariffs levied by US President Donald Trump, leading to declines in exports and imports.
China is struggling to contain the impact tariffs levied by US President Donald Trump, leading to declines in exports and imports.
Headwinds continue to mount, including lingering uncertainties over trade tensions with the United States, and the possibility of further American tariffs.
Headwinds continue to mount, including lingering uncertainties over trade tensions with the United States, and the possibility of further American tariffs.
US envoy Stephen Biegun says US ‘willing to improve communication and coordination’.
US envoy Stephen Biegun says US ‘willing to improve communication and coordination’.
Baidu, Tencent and JD.com are all downsizing, as analysts point to a sector in decline after years of expanding at an unrealistic pace.
Baidu, Tencent and JD.com are all downsizing, as analysts point to a sector in decline after years of expanding at an unrealistic pace.
Over 500 companies in Suzhou exported 28 per cent less in the first four months of 2019 compared to the same time last year.
Over 500 companies in Suzhou exported 28 per cent less in the first four months of 2019 compared to the same time last year.
China has voiced hope of a super sovereign currency to replace the US dollar hegemony, but could Facebook Libra steal its thunder?
China has voiced hope of a super sovereign currency to replace the US dollar hegemony, but could Facebook Libra steal its thunder?
Expected launch of new global cryptocurrency next year raises new questions for China, analysts say.
Expected launch of new global cryptocurrency next year raises new questions for China, analysts say.
China’s economic centre of gravity is shifting to the South, home to hi-tech industries and coastal ports.
China’s economic centre of gravity is shifting to the South, home to hi-tech industries and coastal ports.
Chinese leader tells Kim Jong-un he is ready to assist peace talks and help North meet its needs at start of two-day state visit to Pyongyang.
Chinese leader tells Kim Jong-un he is ready to assist peace talks and help North meet its needs at start of two-day state visit to Pyongyang.
Local officials are under pressure to meet economic growth targets for personal promotion as well as the trade war with the United States.
Local officials are under pressure to meet economic growth targets for personal promotion as well as the trade war with the United States.
Mentions of ‘Made in China 2025’ may have disappeared, but Beijing and local governments continue to subsidise advanced industries, sparking US outrage.
Mentions of ‘Made in China 2025’ may have disappeared, but Beijing and local governments continue to subsidise advanced industries, sparking US outrage.
Visit to take place on Thursday and Friday and follows repeated invitations from Pyongyang.
Visit to take place on Thursday and Friday and follows repeated invitations from Pyongyang.
Former People’s Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan warns that emerging markets reliant on exports may look to take advantage of openings in the markets.
Former People’s Bank of China governor Zhou Xiaochuan warns that emerging markets reliant on exports may look to take advantage of openings in the markets.
President Xi Jinping’s chief US trade war negotiator Liu He did not specifically reference the rising tensions with the United States during a surprise speech in Shanghai.
President Xi Jinping’s chief US trade war negotiator Liu He did not specifically reference the rising tensions with the United States during a surprise speech in Shanghai.
Around 2,300 top tier public hospitals are at capacity, while 950,000 lower-tier hospitals, community health centres and clinics are struggling with low quality and low utilisation.
Around 2,300 top tier public hospitals are at capacity, while 950,000 lower-tier hospitals, community health centres and clinics are struggling with low quality and low utilisation.
‘Subdued expectations’ among manufacturing and service-sector companies for the year ahead, according to latest Caixin Purchasing Managers’ Index.
‘Subdued expectations’ among manufacturing and service-sector companies for the year ahead, according to latest Caixin Purchasing Managers’ Index.
Analysis by Japanese investment bank Nomura shows how exporters redirected goods to avoid paying duties imposed since July last year.
Analysis by Japanese investment bank Nomura shows how exporters redirected goods to avoid paying duties imposed since July last year.