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Global Economy

China still ‘open’ to trade engagement with Trump despite tariff threats

Even as the risk of another trade war looms as Donald Trump prepares for his second term, China stresses ‘dialogue and coordination’ with US.

China’s economic stimulus

China makes space for private sector, vows spending to boost demand

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Yuan

China urged to anchor yuan to non-US dollar currencies to empower domestic tools

China Economy

China's economic recovery

China may bank on balance-sheet expansion, not rate cuts, for growth: economist

While Beijing is unlikely to implement universal consumption subsidies, officials may try to boost spending by raising incomes, according to Nomura’s Lu Ting.

China’s Politburo has underscored the “all-round” expansion of domestic demand as a priority for next year, calling to vigorously boost consumption. Photo: AFP
China’s Politburo has underscored the “all-round” expansion of domestic demand as a priority for next year, calling to vigorously boost consumption. Photo: AFP

Policy

China’s economic stimulus

China to invest over 4 trillion yuan in ‘hidden infrastructure’ as economy slows

Urban infrastructure projects in the coming years will be worth trillions of yuan and provide a means of boosting jobs and stabilising China’s economy.

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China’s economic stimulus

Explainer | What is China’s central economic work conference, and why does it matter?

China’s annual tone-setting central economic work conference is expected to convene this week at a key time for the world’s second-largest economy.

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China's economic recovery

‘Strong tone’ from China’s Politburo suggests more fiscal spending: analysts

After Monday’s Politburo meeting, analysts predicted China will raise fiscal spending and cut rates to keep up activity through next year.

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China’s Politburo has indicated more fiscal spending and rate cuts are in the immediate future, analysts said. Photo: Reuters
China’s Politburo has indicated more fiscal spending and rate cuts are in the immediate future, analysts said. Photo: Reuters

Policy

China's population

Does China have the key to unlock a second demographic dividend?

Employers in China asked to create jobs suitable for older workers, with close to 300 million people aged over 60.

Global Economy

China's economic recovery

China rallies world’s economic groups, decries protectionism at ‘1+10’ dialogue

With an eye on peaceful and sustainable economic development for the world, meeting addresses outsized threats and risks in a time of rising uncertainties.

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Global Economy

China-Philippines relations

China, Philippines put tensions aside to work together on gambling crackdown

The deportation of 190 individuals involved in online gambling shows bilateral cooperation is not foreclosed by the South China Sea dispute.

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China and the Philippines are cooperating to enforce a ban on offshore gaming facilities. Photo: Shutterstock

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China's economic recovery

China’s Politburo revives crisis-era language in pledge to bolster economy

Decision-making body of Communist Party pledges to boost demand, stabilise property and stock markets after closely watched meeting.

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China’s decision-making Politburo, led by President Xi Jinping, has announced more measures are on the way to stimulate domestic demand. Photo: Xinhua
China’s decision-making Politburo, led by President Xi Jinping, has announced more measures are on the way to stimulate domestic demand. Photo: Xinhua

Policy

China’s economic stimulus

China preps policy support for economic conference held under Trump’s shadow

China’s annual tone-setting central economic work conference is expected to convene this week at a key time for the world’s second-largest economy.

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China's economic recovery

Chinese economists’ social media on ice after critical comments fire up debate

Two Chinese economists have seen account restrictions after transcripts of speeches questioning official data garnered attention online.

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Global Economy

Belt and Road Initiative

How a new railway will extend China’s reach into Central Asia

The 523km line linking China, Kyrgyzstan and Uzbekistan could eventually be extended to the Middle East, South Asia and Europe.

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The 100,000th China-Europe freight train arrives in Duisberg, Germany in early December. The new railway will offer an alternative to the current route, which runs through Russia. Photo: Xinhua

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China manufacturing

China to give local products leg up in bids for government contracts

‘New thinking’ for Chinese policy as domestically made products – from all firms – get 20 per cent price advantage in government procurement.

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Local producers, even those with foreign ownership, will have an advantage in bidding for government procurement deals, China’s Ministry of Finance said. Photo: AFP
Local producers, even those with foreign ownership, will have an advantage in bidding for government procurement deals, China’s Ministry of Finance said. Photo: AFP

Global Economy

China trade

Will Trump’s threats push China and Japan closer together?

Relations between the Asian powers have become highly strained in recent years, but officials from both sides are now talking up the value of cooperation.

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China trade

Will China turn to Argentina to fill its farming import gap? Wheat and see

The first wheat shipment from Argentina to China since the 1990s suggests a deeper trade relationship could be on the horizon.

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China trade

China shuts US out of critical minerals trade in reply to new tech curbs

China is prohibiting exports to the US of minerals crucial to tech production, with heavy restrictions on graphite.

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China will limit its exports of critical minerals to the United States, the Ministry of Commerce has announced. Photo: Reuters
China will limit its exports of critical minerals to the United States, the Ministry of Commerce has announced. Photo: Reuters

Policy

China’s economic stimulus

‘Supportive’ monetary policy pledged in glimpse of China’s 2025 economic plan

People’s Bank of China governor Pan Gongsheng pledges to ensure adequate liquidity and lower overall financing costs for businesses and households.

Global Economy

Yuan

China’s plans for yuan unfazed by Trump’s pledge to protect ‘mighty US dollar’

Though Donald Trump has warned against attempts to undermine the US dollar, China is unlikely to change course on yuan internationalisation.

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China GDP

Chinese economist calls for 5% GDP target in 2025 as show of confidence

Adviser to China’s central bank says increasing the fiscal deficit ratio, expanding stimulus should put five per cent growth in reach for 2025.

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China’s gross domestic product growth, sluggish for parts of 2024, is a major metric of economic health. Photo: AFP
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