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Consumers holding back from spending on big-ticket items like cars, appliances and cellphones, but will buy pricey food items.
Consumers holding back from spending on big-ticket items like cars, appliances and cellphones, but will buy pricey food items.
Chongqing struggling to find jobs for workers who were laid off as the US-China trade war forced factories to downsize.
Chongqing struggling to find jobs for workers who were laid off as the US-China trade war forced factories to downsize.
President Xi Jinping has pledged to lift millions of rural poor out of poverty and he is hoping a revitalised Mao-era system will do the trick.
President Xi Jinping has pledged to lift millions of rural poor out of poverty and he is hoping a revitalised Mao-era system will do the trick.
Chinese manufacturing contracted in January, for the second month in a row, purchasing managers’ index (PMI) data showed.
Chinese manufacturing contracted in January, for the second month in a row, purchasing managers’ index (PMI) data showed.
Police investigated more than 10,000 cases of illegal fundraising last year, a 22 per cent rise in the caseload, according to top prosecutors.
Police investigated more than 10,000 cases of illegal fundraising last year, a 22 per cent rise in the caseload, according to top prosecutors.
Country’s most prosperous province has set lower 2019 growth target that matches expected national target as fast growth fades and trade war clouds outlook.
Country’s most prosperous province has set lower 2019 growth target that matches expected national target as fast growth fades and trade war clouds outlook.
Apple recorded a 13 per cent year-on-year drop in smartphone units shipped to China last year, according to Canalys.
Apple recorded a 13 per cent year-on-year drop in smartphone units shipped to China last year, according to Canalys.
Industrial profit growth falls for eight consecutive months since April, dragging the full-year growth down to 10.3 per cent, compared to 21 per cent in 2017.
Industrial profit growth falls for eight consecutive months since April, dragging the full-year growth down to 10.3 per cent, compared to 21 per cent in 2017.
Analysts say the prospect of a current account deficit, as well as mounting debt, growing hostility from abroad and a slowing economy could be among the risks top cadres have been told to keep watch for.
Analysts say the prospect of a current account deficit, as well as mounting debt, growing hostility from abroad and a slowing economy could be among the risks top cadres have been told to keep watch for.
New births in China fell to 15.23 million last year, the lowest since China relaxed its one-child policy in 2014.
New births in China fell to 15.23 million last year, the lowest since China relaxed its one-child policy in 2014.
Survey finds demand for labour plunged by 40 per cent in last quarter of 2018, while losses in sector were responsible for heaviest stresses on Chinese jobs market.
Survey finds demand for labour plunged by 40 per cent in last quarter of 2018, while losses in sector were responsible for heaviest stresses on Chinese jobs market.
Policies of previous city leaders made Chongqing dependent on expensive government-sponsored infrastructure projects.
Policies of previous city leaders made Chongqing dependent on expensive government-sponsored infrastructure projects.
American investment bank follows the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Canada Goose and Lotte to suffer at the hands of negative online debate.
American investment bank follows the likes of Dolce & Gabbana, Canada Goose and Lotte to suffer at the hands of negative online debate.
Births in 2018 will drop below 15 million, according to report.
Births in 2018 will drop below 15 million, according to report.
Non-nationals who spend more than six months working in China are required to declare their worldwide income, but an extended trip back home once every six years is all it takes to make the headache go away.
Non-nationals who spend more than six months working in China are required to declare their worldwide income, but an extended trip back home once every six years is all it takes to make the headache go away.
President steers clear of controversies and makes no mention of increased tensions with US in his review of the previous 12 months.
President steers clear of controversies and makes no mention of increased tensions with US in his review of the previous 12 months.
- City authorities say they will step up safety checks after three workers die at Vanke construction site.
- City authorities say they will step up safety checks after three workers die at Vanke construction site.
- The service sector has absorbed many workers laid off during the slowdown and trade conflict, but manufacturing jobs may drop more sharply in 2019 – and smaller firms face continuing struggles.
- The service sector has absorbed many workers laid off during the slowdown and trade conflict, but manufacturing jobs may drop more sharply in 2019 – and smaller firms face continuing struggles.
Annual Central Economic Work Conference sets policy direction for next year.
Annual Central Economic Work Conference sets policy direction for next year.
China is rolling out a nationwide initiative to help private business owners but some question whether it will be able to take the necessary steps.
China is rolling out a nationwide initiative to help private business owners but some question whether it will be able to take the necessary steps.
National Bureau of Statistics bans publication of provincial purchasing managers’ index.
National Bureau of Statistics bans publication of provincial purchasing managers’ index.
The previously unknown chief financial officer is the daughter of Ren Zhengfei, the founder of the Chinese telecommunications giant. Country Garden cochairwoman Yang Huiyan and New Hope Liuhe chairwoman Liu Chang are among those climbing the corporate ladder in mainland companies.
The previously unknown chief financial officer is the daughter of Ren Zhengfei, the founder of the Chinese telecommunications giant. Country Garden cochairwoman Yang Huiyan and New Hope Liuhe chairwoman Liu Chang are among those climbing the corporate ladder in mainland companies.
- Plunge in car sales helps negate record online sales on Singles’ Day
- Plunge in car sales helps negate record online sales on Singles’ Day
Leadership focuses on domestic agenda to suggest it is not caving in to US demands, analyst say
Leadership focuses on domestic agenda to suggest it is not caving in to US demands, analyst say
November figures show gap reaching US$35.5 billion but some of that may be down to businesses stockpiling goods before threatened increase in tariffs.
November figures show gap reaching US$35.5 billion but some of that may be down to businesses stockpiling goods before threatened increase in tariffs.
Cabinet unveils measures including unemployment insurance refunds for firms that do not lay off staff and subsidies for all jobless young people aged 16 to 24.
Cabinet unveils measures including unemployment insurance refunds for firms that do not lay off staff and subsidies for all jobless young people aged 16 to 24.
Growth in 19 of 31 provinces below their annual targets after third quarter, leaving provincial officials in race to pump up local economies to meet targets and bolster their promotion chances.
Growth in 19 of 31 provinces below their annual targets after third quarter, leaving provincial officials in race to pump up local economies to meet targets and bolster their promotion chances.
- Western festivals drive a spike in sales for Chinese poultry farmers, despite protests against them on ideological grounds.
- Western festivals drive a spike in sales for Chinese poultry farmers, despite protests against them on ideological grounds.
Guilin University of Electronic Technology should reflect on its actions and catch up on the meaning of the rule of law, CCTV article says.
Guilin University of Electronic Technology should reflect on its actions and catch up on the meaning of the rule of law, CCTV article says.
- American delegations exhibiting to build contacts to tap into the vast Chinese consumer market.
- American delegations exhibiting to build contacts to tap into the vast Chinese consumer market.