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New policy to encourage street vendors is backed by China's Premier Li Keqiang as a way to create self-employed business to absorb newly unemployed.
New policy to encourage street vendors is backed by China's Premier Li Keqiang as a way to create self-employed business to absorb newly unemployed.
Beijing is weighing the risk of US financial sanctions, including being cut off from the dollar payment system, after pushing ahead with the Hong Kong security law.
Beijing is weighing the risk of US financial sanctions, including being cut off from the dollar payment system, after pushing ahead with the Hong Kong security law.
Premier Li Keqiang has stoked ongoing debate about China’s wealth after declaring more than 40 per cent of Chinese had a monthly income of 1,000 yuan (US$140).
Premier Li Keqiang has stoked ongoing debate about China’s wealth after declaring more than 40 per cent of Chinese had a monthly income of 1,000 yuan (US$140).
Chinese leaders are expected to announce how they will handle the unprecedented economic fallout from the coronavirus at the National People’s Congress.
Chinese leaders are expected to announce how they will handle the unprecedented economic fallout from the coronavirus at the National People’s Congress.
The coronavirus has sent unemployment soaring in China, placing pressure on its state-run benefit system, which is seen as being ill-equipped to deal with the current crisis.
The coronavirus has sent unemployment soaring in China, placing pressure on its state-run benefit system, which is seen as being ill-equipped to deal with the current crisis.
World Trade Organisation (WTO) appeals body ceased to function in December after the Trump administration blocked the appointment of new judges since 2017.
World Trade Organisation (WTO) appeals body ceased to function in December after the Trump administration blocked the appointment of new judges since 2017.
Beijing is preparing for an international backlash following the coronavirus pandemic, but it is determined to maintain China’s integral role in the global economy.
Beijing is preparing for an international backlash following the coronavirus pandemic, but it is determined to maintain China’s integral role in the global economy.
The Group of 20 (G20) planned to hold a second virtual leaders’ summit on Friday to discuss the global response to the coronavirus outbreak.
The Group of 20 (G20) planned to hold a second virtual leaders’ summit on Friday to discuss the global response to the coronavirus outbreak.
China relies on oil imports for over 70 per cent of its domestic consumption, but a glut of cheap supply in the global market is creating anxiety in the world’s second largest economy.
China relies on oil imports for over 70 per cent of its domestic consumption, but a glut of cheap supply in the global market is creating anxiety in the world’s second largest economy.
China’s remarkable run of economic growth came to an abrupt end in the first quarter of 2020 due to the coronavirus, with analysts warning of further tough times ahead.
China’s remarkable run of economic growth came to an abrupt end in the first quarter of 2020 due to the coronavirus, with analysts warning of further tough times ahead.
Fu Chengyu, the former chairman of China oil giant CNOOC, has painted an ominous picture of increasing US antagonism and rising ‘black swan’ risks post Covid-19.
Fu Chengyu, the former chairman of China oil giant CNOOC, has painted an ominous picture of increasing US antagonism and rising ‘black swan’ risks post Covid-19.
China’s digital currency has undergone testing over the past several months at state-owned banks, a source says, although there is not yet an official launch date.
China’s digital currency has undergone testing over the past several months at state-owned banks, a source says, although there is not yet an official launch date.
The Chinese Communist Party has vowed to deepen market-oriented reform in key sectors of the economy, from land management to labour, in a new policy blueprint.
The Chinese Communist Party has vowed to deepen market-oriented reform in key sectors of the economy, from land management to labour, in a new policy blueprint.
Chinese president makes his first visit outside Beijing since his tour of virus-hit Wuhan on March 10.
Chinese president makes his first visit outside Beijing since his tour of virus-hit Wuhan on March 10.
As the US Federal Reserve scales up monetary easing, pushing down bond yields, some analysts have asked whether Beijing should sell its US Treasury holdings.
As the US Federal Reserve scales up monetary easing, pushing down bond yields, some analysts have asked whether Beijing should sell its US Treasury holdings.
World leaders could agree to work together to counter common threat from Covid-19 when they meet via teleconference, according to draft statement.
World leaders could agree to work together to counter common threat from Covid-19 when they meet via teleconference, according to draft statement.
It is the latest effort from the Alibaba founder to combat the coronavirus having already donated masks and test kits to other countries.
It is the latest effort from the Alibaba founder to combat the coronavirus having already donated masks and test kits to other countries.
The People’s Bank of China has refused to join other major central banks in cutting its benchmark lending rate to staunch the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic.
The People’s Bank of China has refused to join other major central banks in cutting its benchmark lending rate to staunch the economic shock of the coronavirus pandemic.
The People’s Bank of China that it would pump 550 billion yuan (US$78 billion) into its banking system to spur additional lending amid the coronavirus.
The People’s Bank of China that it would pump 550 billion yuan (US$78 billion) into its banking system to spur additional lending amid the coronavirus.
President Xi Jinping’s trip to the coronavirus epicentre of Wuhan on Tuesday buoyed stock markets in Hong Kong and Shanghai after Monday’s global free-fall.
President Xi Jinping’s trip to the coronavirus epicentre of Wuhan on Tuesday buoyed stock markets in Hong Kong and Shanghai after Monday’s global free-fall.
Plunges in first economic indicators since the outbreak of the coronavirus have prompted sharp revisions of China’s economic forecasts.
Plunges in first economic indicators since the outbreak of the coronavirus have prompted sharp revisions of China’s economic forecasts.
Despite the coronavirus outbreak closing down much of China’s manufacturing and trade, the state rail operator posted growth in rail freight in the month of February.
Despite the coronavirus outbreak closing down much of China’s manufacturing and trade, the state rail operator posted growth in rail freight in the month of February.
Official purchasing managers’ indices for both manufacturing and service sectors drop to all-time lows as steep falls raise questions over extent of coronavirus damage.
Official purchasing managers’ indices for both manufacturing and service sectors drop to all-time lows as steep falls raise questions over extent of coronavirus damage.
Thousands of certificates have been issued to Chinese companies seeking to invoke force majeure because they cannot meet contract obligations because of the coronavirus outbreak.
Thousands of certificates have been issued to Chinese companies seeking to invoke force majeure because they cannot meet contract obligations because of the coronavirus outbreak.
President Xi Jinping has called for China to restore economic and social activity to pre-coronavirus levels, although official figures only cover larger firms.
President Xi Jinping has called for China to restore economic and social activity to pre-coronavirus levels, although official figures only cover larger firms.
Epidemic control must be balanced with restoring production, president says.
Epidemic control must be balanced with restoring production, president says.
The legal battle embroiling Huawei, HSBC, Meng Wanzhou and the US Department of Justice was broadened by Chinese tech giant’s request.
The legal battle embroiling Huawei, HSBC, Meng Wanzhou and the US Department of Justice was broadened by Chinese tech giant’s request.
Move to lift import ban on live poultry from the United States took effect on Friday, and comes after deadly H5N1 bird flu was found in chickens in two provinces in China.
Move to lift import ban on live poultry from the United States took effect on Friday, and comes after deadly H5N1 bird flu was found in chickens in two provinces in China.
President Xi Jinping has emphasised the outbreak of coronavirus should not stop China from achieving its social and economic goals.
President Xi Jinping has emphasised the outbreak of coronavirus should not stop China from achieving its social and economic goals.
Chinese President Xi Jinping claims there have been ‘positive results’ in controlling the coronavirus outbreak during meeting of Communist Party’s inner circle.
Chinese President Xi Jinping claims there have been ‘positive results’ in controlling the coronavirus outbreak during meeting of Communist Party’s inner circle.