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China deflation
China’s economic slowdown has given rise to concerns over deflation, which occurs when the inflation rate falls into the negative, reflecting a decrease in the general price level of goods and services.
China’s three state-owned telecoms giants – China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom – have all announced the tax adjustments will have an impact on their revenues and profits. Photo: AP
China’s private sector

China raises taxes on select sectors: a one-off fix or tough times ahead?

A broader push to raise taxes across the private sector is not on the cards, economists say.

China economy

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China’s youth jobless rate edges down – but labour market strains persist

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China targets hi-tech industries, household spending in 2026 with policy package

Beijing announces support for small businesses and the tech sector, after 2025 economic data shows heavy reliance on exports.

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Retail sales increased slightly in 2025, but still fell short of market expectations. Photo: Xinhua
China trade

China’s US$1.2 trillion trade surplus

China posted its first trade surplus above US$1 trillion in 2025 as exporters reshaped operations to weather the US trade war and imports stagnated amid lower oil prices.

Renewable energy

China’s solar firms, once deemed too competitive, now face monopoly accusations

Major producers are suspected of using Beijing’s anti-involution campaign as an excuse to rig prices.

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China inflation

China prices pick up, Venezuela raid fallout, Carney visit

This week: China inflation hits highest since February 2023, US abduction of Venezuela’s Maduro spurs criticism, Meta-Manus deal draws scrutiny. Next week: Canada’s Carney visits China, December trade figures come out, Jimmy Lai returns to court in Hong Kong and more.

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China inflation

China’s consumer prices stay flat in 2025 amid focus on price wars

Beijing has been intensifying efforts to combat industrial overcapacity and fierce competition in key sectors, aiming to stabilise the economy and support growth.

US-China trade war

China says US trade war, tech curbs have spurred ‘independent innovation’

In the first year of new five-year plan, party mouthpiece says list of ‘chokepoint technologies’ is narrowing.

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China inflation

China discourages trend-chasing among officials, warning of ‘involution’

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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Intense competition within several of China’s industries has driven down prices and led to an excess of production capacity. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
China inflation

China must take action to avoid Japan-style deflation spiral, scholars warn

Unless Beijing introduces more forceful policies, consumers could get locked into a mindset that is ‘nearly impossible to break’, scholars say.

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New cars are advertised for sale at deep discounts at a showroom in Chengdu, southwest China. Photo: Reuters
China GDP

IMF raises China growth forecast to 5% for 2025, citing resilience

The assessment is up from October’s forecast, with the fund citing government stimulus and lower tariffs as drivers.

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China consumption

China’s consumer prices rise at fastest pace in nearly 2 years in November

Consumer price index rises by 0.7 per cent for the month, while factory-gate prices continue long decline.

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China economy

Opinion | How China could solve its consumption conundrum

Beijing’s priority should be bold short-term countercyclical action: issuing US$400 vouchers and stabilising the property sector.

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People shop at a supermarket in Zaozhuang city, in Shandong province, on August 9. Photo: Xinhua
Consumers

Rising down jacket sales offer cushion against deflation in mainland China

Bosideng and other retailers expect winter wear sales to boom for three more months, buoyed by strong demand for high-end products.

A Bosideng outlet in Shanghai. The company is China’s largest down jacket maker. Photo: CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images
China manufacturing

‘Don’t underestimate’ efforts to curb price wars, China’s solar sector warns

Companies seeking to profit from vicious and unfair competition warned they will fail ‘sooner or later’.

China consumption

China’s consumer prices return to growth as deflationary pressures persist

CPI rises 0.2 per cent in October in a ‘surprise to the market’, while factory-gate prices fall for 37th month in a row.

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China consumption

‘Future of luxury’: China’s shoppers hailed as French giant vows faith in market

As Beijing prepares its next five-year plan, LVMH expects Chinese consumers to remain central to global luxury market.

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A couple shop at a Louis Vuitton store in Shanghai in 2012. Photo: Reuters
China consumption

‘Affordable dignity’: Chinese develop taste for Japan’s budget restaurant chains

Analysts say chains such as Saizeriya, Sushiro and Torikizoku are exporting a recession-tested formula to considerable success in China.

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US-China trade war

How China’s industry fuels ‘tough’ trade war stance – and why demand still vital

Beijing will look to strengthen leverage in coming five-year plan – but must recalibrate strategy to boost domestic demand, economist says.

China exports

Losing its sparkle? How Chinese artificial gems are upending the diamond market

China has pioneered the production of flawless artificial diamonds. Some worry they are eroding demand for the real thing.

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China economy

Opinion | Why China should stop worrying and embrace ‘Japanification’

If China trades a point of GDP for fuller wallets and better services, ‘Japanification’ becomes a playbook instead of a prophecy of doom.

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A staff member attends to a customer at a home appliance centre in Beijing on October 19. Diverting government resources to social spending would improve the confidence of Chinese people to spend more of their hard-earned income. Photo: Reuters
China inflation

Macroscope | Forget inflation, deflation poses bigger risk to Asia’s economies

While Asia has not had inflation worries for some time, its economic future has become more closely tied to China’s, with all that entails.

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China economy

China’s deflation fight drags on, amplifying calls for monetary easing

National Bureau of Statistics says consumer price index fell 0.3 per cent last month, with factory-gate prices down 2.3 per cent.

Mainland China

Efficiency, not involution: China curbs metals sector to fight extreme competition

The anti-involution drive expands to non-ferrous metals, as Beijing prioritises quality over quantity.

Employees wind copper rods at a workshop which recycles copper in Anqing, in Chinaís eastern Anhui province on July 11. Photo: AFP
China economy

China’s latest steel industry plan signals tougher action to curb overproduction

The action plan, which imposes a strict ban on extra capacity, could be a blueprint for other sectors plagued by price wars, analysts say.

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An employee works at a factory producing steel structures in the eastern Chinese city of Hangzhou. China’s steel industry is plagued by overproduction and weak demand. Photo: AFP
China economy

Macroscope | Tide may finally be turning in China’s battle against deflation

With economic indicators offering reasons to hope, the only question is how quickly and decisively Beijing can revive domestic demand.

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China's economic recovery

China’s Xi calls for building unified market to ‘secure an edge’ in global race

President says creation of a unified national market will be vital to achieving China’s development goals.

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