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Sylvia Ma
Reporter, Political Economy
Sylvia Ma joined the Post in 2023 as a graduate trainee and covers China's economy. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong and a bachelor’s degree in English from Fudan University.
Sylvia Ma joined the Post in 2023 as a graduate trainee and covers China's economy. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong and a bachelor’s degree in English from Fudan University.
Areas of Expertise:
China economy, social issues, cultureLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Party mouthpiece calls for better coordination and market guidance as 15th five-year planning period begins, warning conflicting rules unsettle investors.
State Council announcement cites ‘excessive subsidies’ and ‘price wars’ in document unveiling market assessment for online delivery services.
In the first year of new five-year plan, party mouthpiece says list of ‘chokepoint technologies’ is narrowing.
Communist Party newspaper says authorities should avoid ‘policy bandwagons’ that could lead to economic imbalances, urging plans based on local strengths.
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Boosting domestic demand, addressing debt risks and promoting yuan’s international use also priorities for coming year.
Yuan also remains relatively resilient as analysts predict the Chinese currency could strengthen to as high as 6.8 against the US dollar in 2026.
New targets include a major expansion of renewable energy and more electricity funnelled to eastern regions.
Trade surplus growth has not been matched in foreign exchange reserves – a gap analysts said can be explained by private sector outflows.
The move follows offshore yuan briefly breaching seven-per-US-dollar mark, with analysts citing dollar weakness, seasonal factors for rally.
Currency sees wider use in trade, but high domestic savings and partial capital controls still act as constraints, analysis shows.
The stockpile has now fallen to nearly half its November 2013 peak, financial data shows, as long-term sell-off continues.
Official cites headwinds from imbalances between supply and demand, but says outlook is bright.
Analysts bet US Federal Reserve rate cuts and thawing trade tensions will drive China’s yuan past the 7.0 psychological barrier.
Analysts see leadership’s language after central economic work conference as an admission that trade tensions are expected to endure.
After central economic work conference, observers said ratio is likely to stay at this year’s record 4 per cent in line with ‘targeted’ spending.
Following annual central economic work conference, leaders also pledge to stabilise property sector, fight deflation and curb cutthroat competition to counter risks.
At a recent summit, the economist said China has been a ‘benefactor’ by lowering the cost of technology for developing economies.
As advanced economies ramp up military expenditures, they have multiple goals - including a reduced reliance on China in defence supply chains.
Analysts said the decision-making body’s phrasing on the international trade environment suggests a cautious stance next year despite US truce.
Growth of ‘around 5 per cent’ may be revised to between 4.5 and 5 per cent, analysts say, as leadership gears up for tone-setting conference.
Governor Pan Gongsheng says policy must prioritise the domestic economy, warning against ‘excessive policy swings’ that could undermine long-term stability.
While a Chinese hedge fund manager has claimed gold’s ‘best days’ are over, analysts argue Moscow’s move does not reflect the overall picture.
Several banks project gold prices could rise above US$4,900 per ounce in 2026, with US rate cuts and central bank buys keeping demand strong.
China’s currency is outperforming the euro and yen despite economic headwinds, with analysts pointing to Beijing’s geopolitical leverage as the driver.
Chinese start-up LandSpace is set to launch its first reusable rocket on Saturday. If it succeeds, it will give China’s space sector a major boost.
Amid tension over Japanese PM’s comments, PLA tests ‘combat readiness under real-war conditions’.
He Lifeng highlights importance of technological innovation and a unified domestic market to support sustainable economic growth amid external uncertainties.
Beijing capitalises on discounted energy, securing unprecedented Russian shipments in October while global sanctions reshape trade flows.
But Beijing’s manufacturing ecosystem gives it powerful tools to retaliate, according to economist Zhang Yuyan.
