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China’s economic stimulus
The latest news and insights on China’s 2024 economic stimulus packages and measures, from property, stocks and government policy to far-reaching social and market implications.
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Beijing is striving to boost household spending amid an economic slowdown. But first it needs to stabilise the housing market, scholars say.

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China signals flexible use of monetary tools in 2026 to support 5-year plan

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Opinion | Why China is still struggling to ‘invest in people’

To boost demand, Beijing must upend its long-held mantra of production over livelihoods and investment over consumption.

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Property industry an enemy within for Beijing’s economic targets

Ripple effect from further downturn would threaten economic growth and put more developers, workers and even banks at risk, analysts warn.

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President Xi Jinping also praises Chinese innovation, noting advancements in AI, chip development, aerospace and military technology.

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China consumption

Hard work, long hours fuelled China’s rise. Now, it weighs longer breaks

China, one of the world’s hardest-working countries, is adopting incentives to increase time off – and potentially boost consumer spending.

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China to keep high fiscal deficit ratio in 2026 to buoy spending plans: analysts

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.

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China’s economy can probably ride out storms in 2026

Policymakers meeting in Beijing this week will probably see few reasons for new stimulus measures after China’s economy largely weathered the US trade war.

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Chinese minister calls for more opening-up as key planning meeting looms

Commerce Minister Wang Wentao’s remarks echo similar calls by other senior officials ahead of annual central economic work conference.

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Commerce Minister Wang Wentao has called for China to push ahead with opening-up policies over the next five years. Photo: Xinhua
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China’s economic focus in 2026: what to expect as leaders prep for major meeting

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.

Chinese leaders will hold the central economic work conference in December, a closed-door meeting to discuss the top policy goals for 2026.
China economy

Opinion | The rise of a Beijing-led ‘Global South Consensus’

As the Global South seeks a better development model and China looks for alternatives to mature markets, a match made out of mutual need is emerging.

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Huge subsidy scheme in China’s most populous province falls flat with consumers

The Chinese province has launched its biggest ever consumer subsidy programme to revitalise its economy, but shoppers remain cautious.

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Why some Chinese cities are rethinking their sweeping development strategies

Why is the famed demolition and reconstruction approach that bottled lightning in Datong city increasingly seen as outdated? And what are the alternatives?

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Explainer | China has a new 500 billion yuan ‘financial instrument’. How will it be used?

Beijing created the special financing tool to turbocharge domestic innovation and help the economy ride out the trade war.

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An employee works at a chip factory in China’s eastern Shandong province. China is channelling more funding to support domestic innovation amid the trade war. Photo: AFP
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China bids to break job market ‘curse of 35’ as it raises civil service age cap

The government will now accept candidates aged up to 43 for some positions, a change that comes amid rampant job market age discrimination.

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China’s private firms face a difficult landscape. Can the 5-year plan help?

Entrepreneurs in traditional sectors hope China’s next plan will help relieve pressures from low demand, price wars and regulatory scrutiny.

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Household income growth holds key to Chinese consumption hopes: ex-official

Yang Weimin says ‘gradually narrowing’ income gap will provide momentum for economic growth, reiterates need for ‘common prosperity’.

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In China, Ray Dalio discusses global debt issues as Beijing seeks his counsel

With local-level debt still posing risks in China, while US borrowing accelerates, Beijing turns to the Wall Street veteran for guidance while navigating precarious financial waters.

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From tourism to healthcare, China unveils a 19-point plan to get people spending

Support and investment incentives unveiled for sectors such as tourism, sports, healthcare and culture, while visa-free access and school holidays could be enhanced.

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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.

President Xi Jinping has called for more efforts to build a unified domestic market, as the country’s leaders begin drafting their next five-year plan. Photo: Xinhua
Mainland China

China backs Three Gorges megaproject, hot on heels of giant Tibet dam

Investment in infrastructure is likely to continue but structural reforms needed to unleash consumer spending, analyst says.

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Ships sail in the Xiling Gorge of the Three Gorges of the Yangtze River in Yichang city, Hubei province, China, on May 5, 2024. Photo: Future Publishing via Getty Images
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China economy ahead of 15th five-year plan

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Local Chinese government stimulus pushes big spenders to dig in while dining out

Shaoxing city authorities roll out consumption-boosting measures at a time when economic growth is critical and the central government is watching closely.

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China manufacturing

China still waiting for factory activity lift-off as US wields new tech curbs

Headline PMI stalls in August, with overcapacity and weak domestic demand weighing on the economy.

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China's population

China’s new child subsidy is popular. But will it actually raise the birth rate?

China hopes the payments will convince couples to have more children. Parents say that is highly unlikely to happen.

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China has introduced a new national child subsidy in an effort to encourage families to have more children. Photo: Xinhua
China jobs

China’s youth unemployment hits 11-month high as graduates join job hunt

China’s youth unemployment hit 17.8 per cent in July, the figure’s highest level since August 2024, as millions of degree holders seek work.

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China signals bolder policies to boost spending as economic headwinds rise

Premier Li Qiang called for more action to boost consumption and investment, following a concerning set of economic data for July.

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