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The family-friendly comedy Panda Plan, starring Jackie Chan, is currently among the top-10 movies in China. Photo: VCG via Getty Images

China’s National Day box office breaches billion-yuan mark on day 3

The second entry in a historical war trilogy leads the way, with a sci-fi action film on its tail, but China’s film industry is still chasing pre-pandemic interest.

The second entry in a historical war trilogy leads the way, with a sci-fi action film on its tail, but China’s film industry is still chasing pre-pandemic interest

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Explainer | How China’s 2024 stimulus compares with past packages, and what’s next?

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Macroscope | Why ‘bazooka’ stimulus alone won’t fix what ails China’s economy

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Boom or bust: economist urges China to sober up after stock rally

Lu Ting, chief China economist at Japanese investment bank Nomura, says the risk of repeating the boom and bust in 2015 could rise rapidly in the coming weeks.

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Hong Kong stocks retreated after six consecutive trading days, the Hang Seng Index closed at 21,743 at noon, down 700 points. Photo: Jelly Tse

Opinion | China must still bring out the big guns to revitalise its economy

PBOC’s moves are not enough, given the lacklustre economic performance. Beijing should announce large-scale stimulus as soon as possible.

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Can robot baristas save Shanghai’s cafes from an ailing economy?

Shanghai Hi-Dolphin Robot Technology aims to cut down the costs of operating coffee shops to revive the industry, says founder Philip Han.

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Tumbling price of one of China’s most valued ‘golden week’ gifts causes worry

Falling prices of hairy crabs has raised concerns as the seven-day ‘golden week’ holiday is seen as an important time to gauge China’s domestic demand.

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Chinese mitten crabs. Photo: Shutterstock Images

China is part of ‘all supply chains’ as US, EU struggle to shake off reliance

A think tank has found the US and EU have increased their dependence on Chinese goods – but for China’s imports, the opposite has happened.

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Opinion | US must clear the fog of misconceptions over its China policy

As US-China tensions escalate, the next presidential administration must reckon with misplaced narratives that undergird American policy.

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China’s tourists, wary of visa rule changes, make more bookings under the wire

A survey of Chinese tourists revealed most make bookings within a month of departure, reflecting uncertainties over visa rules and safety.

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China’s outbound tourists are making plans later than in previous years, driven mostly by rapid changes in visa and entry rules. Photo: Bloomberg

The Chinese card game censured by Beijing

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Beijing tells officials to be ‘bold and steady’ on path to China’s growth goals

State publication calls for officials to be bold, but also steady, in implementing crucial reforms and removing barriers to development.

Editorial | Hong Kong and Chinese mainland markets have to keep confident run going

Higher hopes for sustained rally by Hong Kong and mainland bourses thanks to surprise moves that have reinvigorated investors.

How China’s ‘little emperors’ went from monarchs to overwhelmed caregivers

China’s one-child policy has created a zero-sibling generation – and caring for parents and children in a tough economy is taking its toll.

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How China plans to revive its economy with policy bazooka

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Women are leading China’s growing wine industry

Chinese merchants still have opportunities to grow overseas sales, PayPal says

PayPal executives say Chinese merchants creative about meeting demand will continue to see growth in international sales.

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Will Malaysian renewal of durian trademark cause a stink in China or help sales?

The price of a single Musang King durian from Malaysia can surpass US$80 in China, and new protections could make them even more costly.

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Musang King durians from Malaysia are known for their creamy flesh and a balance of sweetness and bitterness. Photo: Shutterstock

The View | China’s latest stimulus measures still don’t go far enough

Mortgage rate cuts and reserve requirement reductions may provide short-term relief but they are no substitutes for boosting domestic demand.

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Shanghai, Shenzhen luxury home sales soar after historic stimulus package

Wealthy buyers snap up homes in prime locations amid renewed optimism driven by relaxed purchase restrictions and lower mortgage rates.

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China eyes upgrading landmark Asean pact amid trade disputes with West

China and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations are aiming to finish upgrades to their free-trade deal by the end of the year.

Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang addresses the opening ceremony of the 21st China-Asean Expo and the China-Asean Business and Investment Summit in Nanning, south China’s Guangxi Zhuang autonomous region. Photo: Xinhua

In Hong Kong, young investors are chasing the US$1.8 trillion stock rally

An influx of young investors has overwhelmed some online trading platforms, leading some to opt for physical branches to open accounts to cash in on potential gains.

The flag for Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing flies in Hong Kong. The city’s stock market has been on a tear in the past few days. Photo: Bloomberg

My Take | Beijing comes to terms with market forces in policy shift to economic growth

Much more than a cyclical adjustment, Beijing’s latest policy shift marks a milestone in the history of its economic management.

Editorial | Despite challenges, Xi makes it clear China is moving forward

President’s National Day address covers wide range of issues, with the most important message to the country being this: remain confident.

China’s first industrial leases are expiring. Will their holders renew?

As China’s initial group of industrial leases lapses, questions abound over the ease of renewal and whether foreign investors will recommit.

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Explainer | As China’s ‘shock and awe’ strategy simmers: 4 takeaways from September’s PMIs

China’s official manufacturing purchasing managers’ index hit a five-month high, but reading from a private survey slipped into contraction.

An employee works on a steel wheel production line at a factory in Qingzhou, in eastern China’s Shandong province. Photo: AFP

VP of China-based AIIB says bank has proven doubters ‘100% wrong’

With 110 member states and years of experience, AIIB vice-president says Beijing-based development bank a model for multilateralism.

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China set to beat pre-pandemic travel levels during ‘golden week’ holiday

Week-long National Day break is expected to see more than 1.9 billion journeys, most of them by car.

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Breaking news and analysis on China’s economy, including its opening up, the US-China trade war, the impact of tariffs and trade talks, growth rates and other key economic data, the Belt and Road Initiative, and Greater Bay Area plan.
last updated:
9 September, 2024
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