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Beijing must address China’s ageing population, debt levels and falling investment to sustain growth above 5 per cent over next decade, says Gao Shanwen.
Beijing must address China’s ageing population, debt levels and falling investment to sustain growth above 5 per cent over next decade, says Gao Shanwen.
In a surprising policy shift in late October, China’s economic planning agency removed cryptocurrency mining from a list of activities set for elimination.
In a surprising policy shift in late October, China’s economic planning agency removed cryptocurrency mining from a list of activities set for elimination.
Latest export data from the three main semiconductor producing countries in Asia – Japan, South Korea and Taiwan – offer a glimmer of hope of recovery.
Latest export data from the three main semiconductor producing countries in Asia – Japan, South Korea and Taiwan – offer a glimmer of hope of recovery.
The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen has reduced its reliance on land sales for revenue, but a shortage of land appears to be both a blessing and a curse.
The southern Chinese city of Shenzhen has reduced its reliance on land sales for revenue, but a shortage of land appears to be both a blessing and a curse.
Chinese officials and state media have remained silent on US president’s threats this week to raise tariffs if a trade deal is not reached soon.
Chinese officials and state media have remained silent on US president’s threats this week to raise tariffs if a trade deal is not reached soon.
China and the US contributed over 60 per cent of the US$7.5 trillion increase in global debt over the first half of 2019, said the Institute of International Finance.
China and the US contributed over 60 per cent of the US$7.5 trillion increase in global debt over the first half of 2019, said the Institute of International Finance.
Economic data quality in China has constantly been questioned, particularly at a local level where governments have strong incentives to inflate figures for political promotion.
Economic data quality in China has constantly been questioned, particularly at a local level where governments have strong incentives to inflate figures for political promotion.
At least seven US states, including Washington, at a massive trade event in Shanghai have stressed ‘subnational’ economic ties as an antidote to the US-China trade war.
At least seven US states, including Washington, at a massive trade event in Shanghai have stressed ‘subnational’ economic ties as an antidote to the US-China trade war.
Xi Jinping also took a measured approach in giving his assessment of the political crisis roiling the city, analysts said.
Xi Jinping also took a measured approach in giving his assessment of the political crisis roiling the city, analysts said.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged global leaders to bring down trade barriers and resist protectionism in a speech at the China International Import Expo.
Chinese President Xi Jinping has urged global leaders to bring down trade barriers and resist protectionism in a speech at the China International Import Expo.
Official figures show average growth rate among 28 province-level authorities in first nine months was just 3.1 per cent, compared with 7.8 per cent for the same period of 2018.
Official figures show average growth rate among 28 province-level authorities in first nine months was just 3.1 per cent, compared with 7.8 per cent for the same period of 2018.
More American companies to flock to giant import fair in Shanghai in November, which is to be opened by Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite the pain of US trade war tariffs.
More American companies to flock to giant import fair in Shanghai in November, which is to be opened by Chinese President Xi Jinping, despite the pain of US trade war tariffs.
Beijing is amending its statistics law to crack down on fraudulent data that has caused some observers to question official economic statistics.
Beijing is amending its statistics law to crack down on fraudulent data that has caused some observers to question official economic statistics.
Xi Jinping is expected to again give a keynote speech on the first day of the China International Import Expo, which will be held from November 5-10.
Xi Jinping is expected to again give a keynote speech on the first day of the China International Import Expo, which will be held from November 5-10.
Survey suggests firms are becoming more cautious after cutting jobs by 25 per cent in the third quarter despite official data indicating a stable employment situation.
Survey suggests firms are becoming more cautious after cutting jobs by 25 per cent in the third quarter despite official data indicating a stable employment situation.
The southern city of Shenzhen is home to the likes of Tencent and DJI, but rising prices caused by private land sales have made it one of China’s most expensive cities.
The southern city of Shenzhen is home to the likes of Tencent and DJI, but rising prices caused by private land sales have made it one of China’s most expensive cities.
Sharp recovery in sales renews talk of whether people are tightening their belts because of economic worries.
Sharp recovery in sales renews talk of whether people are tightening their belts because of economic worries.
CBA halts cooperation with team over ‘improper remarks’ by its general manager in social media post supporting Hong Kong’s protesters.
CBA halts cooperation with team over ‘improper remarks’ by its general manager in social media post supporting Hong Kong’s protesters.
Daryl Morey posted an image reading ‘Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong’ – a slogan used by pro-democracy protesters – before deleting it.
Daryl Morey posted an image reading ‘Fight for freedom, stand with Hong Kong’ – a slogan used by pro-democracy protesters – before deleting it.
Anti-corruption watchdog finds 58-year-old Liu Shiyu used his role for personal gain, broke the rules to help others work in financial system, and accepted gifts.
Anti-corruption watchdog finds 58-year-old Liu Shiyu used his role for personal gain, broke the rules to help others work in financial system, and accepted gifts.
Negotiators from China and the United States will meet for the 13th round of high-level trade negotiations next week in Washington.
Negotiators from China and the United States will meet for the 13th round of high-level trade negotiations next week in Washington.
China has evolved from an economic backwater into a world economic powerhouse, but now faces numerous challenges, including the trade war with the United States.
China has evolved from an economic backwater into a world economic powerhouse, but now faces numerous challenges, including the trade war with the United States.
Chief executive says she met SOE representatives as part of her general responsibilities as leader.
Chief executive says she met SOE representatives as part of her general responsibilities as leader.
A local musician was said to have composed number in response to an online call for a theme song to unite protesters and boost their morale.
A local musician was said to have composed number in response to an online call for a theme song to unite protesters and boost their morale.
Foreign exchange reserves fell from a record high of US$448.4 billion in July to US$432.8 billion in August, the biggest since the data was first published in 1988.
Foreign exchange reserves fell from a record high of US$448.4 billion in July to US$432.8 billion in August, the biggest since the data was first published in 1988.
Bad news for Asian exporters like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan that depend on Chinese demand.
Bad news for Asian exporters like Japan, South Korea, Taiwan that depend on Chinese demand.
Mu Changchun will replace Yao Qian as the head of the People’s Bank of China’s research subsidiary on digital currency.
Mu Changchun will replace Yao Qian as the head of the People’s Bank of China’s research subsidiary on digital currency.
Sales have fallen for 13 straight months since July 2018, and look set to fall for a 14th in August despite three measures already introduced intended to boost purchases.
Sales have fallen for 13 straight months since July 2018, and look set to fall for a 14th in August despite three measures already introduced intended to boost purchases.
The two sides agree to meet in Washington next month as private sector growth forecasts cut because of escalating trade war impact
The two sides agree to meet in Washington next month as private sector growth forecasts cut because of escalating trade war impact
‘Forbes’ magazine reported that China’s central bank will launch its own sovereign digital currency to coincide with the Singles' Day online shopping festival.
‘Forbes’ magazine reported that China’s central bank will launch its own sovereign digital currency to coincide with the Singles' Day online shopping festival.