Huge fines are being imposed on high-profile internet celebrities and streaming hosts, as state authority says they must set a positive example for fans.
15 Nov 2024 - 11:16PM videocam
The number of people employed by foreign companies in China fell 15 per cent last year, dipping below 10 million for first time since 2009.
15 Nov 2024 - 8:25PM videocam
US president-elect Donald Trump’s return and prolonged financial sanctions could complicate trade between Russia and China.
14 Nov 2024 - 11:25PM videocam
Donald Trump’s election has, contrary to expectation, stimulated one area of the Chinese economy – firms sending Trump merchandise abroad.
12 Nov 2024 - 12:16PM videocam
China’s exports grew at a time Beijing is eager for trade to help meet the annual economic growth target.
National-level plans are in the works and will likely offer guidance to local governments eager to capitalise on the low-altitude sector, from drones to eVTOL aircraft.
6 Nov 2024 - 6:30PM videocam
Chinese shoppers are opting to make purchases of luxury goods outside China, helped out by sustained depreciation of the Japanese yen.
The Chinese president issued a call to action to address youth unemployment in a widely publicised article on Friday.
1 Nov 2024 - 6:30PM videocam
More energy must come from renewable sources, but transition from fossil fuels will be orderly, top economic planner says.
31 Oct 2024 - 6:31PM videocam
China’s tech hub saw its GDP growth outpace major economic regions in the first three quarters of the year.
Beijing has already unveiled a series of stimulus measures, with more expected amid a final push to reach this year’s ‘around 5 per cent’ target.
30 Oct 2024 - 9:07AM videocam
Australia’s share of China’s imported wine market plunged to 0.06 per cent last year from 37 per cent in 2019.
28 Oct 2024 - 9:18AM videocam
China’s e-bikes offer a budget and environmentally friendly option for consumers, but governments and competitors abroad have raised concerns.
26 Oct 2024 - 6:54AM videocam
Following a sharp decline last year, China’s imports of lobsters from Vietnam have returned to healthy levels with the same speed.
23 Oct 2024 - 9:06AM videocam
Swap facility lets brokers, asset managers and insurance companies exchange assets with poorer liquidity, enabling them to get liquid assets for stock purchases.
22 Oct 2024 - 4:40PM videocam
New deal, set to be signed next year, to include integration of digital infrastructure and electronic payment systems.
20 Oct 2024 - 10:00AM videocam
Though China’s exports to Russia have been on the rise, imports are falling as cross-border payments become more difficult under sanctions.
18 Oct 2024 - 8:15PM videocam
Domestic real estate slump has led Chinese steel producers to seek out overseas markets amid overcapacity crisis.
Ministry of Finance announces expansion of the Water Tax Interim Measures from 10 provinces to the entire nation, effective from December 1.
16 Oct 2024 - 1:14PM videocam
China’s September exports rose 2.4 per cent from a year earlier, underperforming against projections, while imports rose by 0.3 per cent.
Newly proposed legislation is intended to address lingering concerns among private firms while creating a fair and predictable business environment.
Analysts expect inflows into Chinese assets to persist as Beijing continues to implement easing measures.
4 Oct 2024 - 5:21PM videocam
State publication calls for officials to be bold, but also steady, in implementing crucial reforms and removing barriers to development.
China’s State Council on Wednesday unveiled a 24-point set of guidelines, placing employment as a top priority for economic and social development.
26 Sep 2024 - 2:04PM videocam
Rounds of price cuts by China’s car dealers are being mirrored overseas, as manufacturers take losses to gain a foothold in global markets.
25 Sep 2024 - 5:09PM videocam
China’s five-year loan prime rate remained unchanged even after the US Federal Reserve kicked off its rate-cutting cycle.
Premier Li Qiang said on Wednesday the development of venture capital is critical to sci-tech innovation, industrial upgrading and the growth of the economy.
US Federal Reserve officially kicked off a rate-cutting cycle by announcing a half a percentage point rate cut on Wednesday.
Recently announced increases to China’s retirement age have received global attention – but what have other countries done?
18 Sep 2024 - 7:00PM videocam
Beating competitors on price, China’s electric vehicles have made headway in Europe – but tariffs and trade scrutiny may slow their advance.
25 Sep 2024 - 6:22PM videocam