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China has concluded its annual central economic work conference, where the country’s political leaders lay out a fiscal road map for the coming year. Photo: Xinhua
China’s economic stimulus

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China loosens purse strings to boost demand as economic conference ends

Chinese policymakers urge higher deficit ratio, more bond issuances in 2025 to shore up activity after major economic conclave.

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Police in China take hi-tech rolling robot out on patrol

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Panchen Lama to make rare visit to Nepal after Tibet trip, reports say

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China’s Communist Party

China’s customs chief and trade warrior Yu Jianhua dies aged 63

Yu, who played a major role in Beijing’s response to Donald Trump’s trade war, had previously led the diplomatic mission at the UN in Geneva.

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Yu Jianhua was taken ill on Tuesday after meeting provincial officials. Photo: China News Service via Getty Images
Yu Jianhua was taken ill on Tuesday after meeting provincial officials. Photo: China News Service via Getty Images

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Taiwan

Former Taiwan leader Ma Ying-jeou to visit mainland China this month

Ma will lead a youth delegation to northeast and southwest on a nine-day trip this month in another push to boost people-to-people exchanges.

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China education

Chinese engineering graduates often lack basic knowledge, survey finds

What students are taught at university can turn out to be ‘useless’ in the workplace, according to researcher.

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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.

Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at the 2023 central economic work conference in Beijing. Photo: AP
Chinese President Xi Jinping delivers a speech at the 2023 central economic work conference in Beijing. Photo: AP

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Women and gender

Years after mentally ill woman went missing, man held on suspicion of rape

‘Zhang knew Bu had a mental illness but still had sexual relations with her and had children,’ say local authorities.

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China’s Communist Party

Xi calls for wider use of Mandarin in China’s border areas amid security push

Leader tells Politburo study session that the unity of all ethnic groups ‘like pomegranate seeds tightly held together’ should be promoted.

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Taiwan

Taiwan monitoring PLA warplanes and ships after William Lai’s stopovers

Defence ministry says 47 aircraft were detected near the island in the 24 hours to 6am, along with 12 naval ships and nine official vessels.

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A mainland Chinese J-16 fighter jet. Taiwan’s defence ministry says it is monitoring PLA activity near the island. Photo: AP

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Chinese culture

China’s massive Confucius cultural project gets AI boost with ByteDance donation

Foundation gives US$3 million to Ruzang effort that aims to compile all known classics by the ancient philosopher.

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The donation by the Beijing ByteDance Public Welfare Foundation will help to make the Ruzang project’s Confucius texts permanently accessible to the public, its chairman said on Monday. Photo: Shutterstock
The donation by the Beijing ByteDance Public Welfare Foundation will help to make the Ruzang project’s Confucius texts permanently accessible to the public, its chairman said on Monday. Photo: Shutterstock

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Greater Bay Area

China’s Huangmaohai connector is newest link to supercharge Greater Bay Area

Pearl River Delta’s third major cross-sea connector will further slash travel times when it opens Wednesday, marking another major step in regional economic integration.

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Women and gender

Chinese police can use text message evidence in domestic violence crackdown

A new mechanism will allow government agencies to work together and help victims of domestic violence, state media says.

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Taiwan

Taiwanese political heavyweight proposes new cross-strait framework

Former legislative speaker Wang Jin-pyng from the KMT has suggested ‘separate governance without division’.

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Former legislative speaker Wang Jin-pyng says his plan aims to bridge the widening political divide between Taiwan and mainland China. Photo: CNA

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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

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Accidents and disasters in China

Zhuhai car attack: senior heads roll in south China city where dozens died

The mayor and public security director, along with district officials, have been replaced in rare cluster of appointments.

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World

SCMP Highlights

China’s ‘sexy’ athletes, India’s youngest spiritual influencer: 5 weekend reads

From the tomb of a Chinese emperor to a young spiritual influencer in India, here are five stories you may have missed over the weekend.

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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 high youth unemployment rate is expected to be high on the agenda at the central economic work conference. Photo: AFP
China’s high youth unemployment rate is expected to be high on the agenda at the central economic work conference. Photo: AFP

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Crime in China

China’s security chief urges all-out efforts for safe New Year, Spring Festival

Call from Chen Wenqing comes as China doubles down on social stability and judicial fairness after string of public attacks.

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Accidents and disasters in China

9 killed in fire at cold storage facility in eastern China

Thermal insulation materials ignite, sparking the blaze at warehouse under construction, state media says.

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China’s Communist Party

China’s graft watchdog targets villages in national anti-corruption campaign

About 77,000 village officials were reprimanded in first three quarters of this year.

Official newspaper of national anti-corruption agency says inspection of village-level governments is key to resolving grass-roots issues and reinforcing governance at this level. Photo: Xinhua
Open Questions series

Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic

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This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why

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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate

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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete

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Why eco-warrior Ma Jun sees hope for China’s role in Cop29 amid US uncertainty

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Historian on why we aren’t heading towards WWIII yet and how wars have changed

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Illustration: Lau Ka-kuen

China’s evolving role in Middle East conflicts, according to an academic

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Illustration: Victor Sanjinez

This economist says China’s property oversupply is far from over. Here’s why

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Ex-World Bank economist on why ‘China will not be misled’, dodging Japan’s fate

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Arthur Kroeber: why China decoupling is unlikely, and talk of reform incomplete

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