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China's economic recovery
This topic charts China's economic recovery as it, in 2023, enters an era of slower growth, along with an ageing and shrinking workforce, weak consumer demand and a property market downturn.
last updated:
15 October, 2024
Illustration: Craig Stephens
China economy

Opinion | China can’t rely on technology as a panacea for economic recovery

As weak consumption hinders economic growth, policymakers must consider improving labour rights and wealth distribution to boost demand.

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China’s top auditor puts authorities on notice over unpaid bills to businesses

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China deflation

Diamonds are plunging in value around the world. Is China to blame?

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China economy

Editorial | Patience needed when it comes to managing the economic recovery

Bringing about meaningful structural changes and stimulating healthy growth in the world’s second-largest economy is no simple task.

A quality inspector checks crankshafts at a factory which produces the mechanical component for both the domestic market and export in Binzhou in China’s eastern Shandong province. Photo: AFP
Lunar New Year

China sees surge in travel demand for extended Lunar New Year holiday

Flights and group tours are already booking up weeks ahead of the eight-day public holiday, which begins on January 28.

Artificial intelligence

China faces AI talent shortage in otherwise booming industry, report finds

A quarter of ‘new economy’ job openings this year on the Maimai platform have been directly related to AI, as Big Tech firms fight for top talent.

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Macau

How has Hengqin helped Macau diversify its casino-dominated economy?

Greater Bay Area plan has added impetus to development of neighbouring island in Zhuhai.

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China technology

How China manages big data is changing, as new state-owned firm takes the helm

Restrictive ‘data silos’ have impeded logistics and hindered commercialisation of data, but a new centrally managed company aims to tear down barriers.

China's population

How will plans for China’s rural areas adapt to shrinking populations?

Annual national rural work conference sets out priorities for rural planning and construction as urbanisation gathers pace.

Tourism

Why are foreign tourist arrivals in China suddenly surging this month?

Travel platforms such as Fliggy and Trip.com see huge influx in interest as Beijing makes it easier to transit.

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A tourist from South Korea visits the Yuyuan Garden Mall in Shanghai on November 30. Photo: Xinhua
China economy

China’s youth-unemployment pressure is easing – for now, at least

The youth-unemployment rate fell to 16.1 per cent in November, its third consecutive monthly decline, according to Chinese government data.

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People attend a job fair in the northeastern Chinese city of Shenyang in October. Photo: AFP
China economy

Macroscope | Never mind stimulus, rebalancing is China’s real economic challenge

The problem is not China’s leaders lacking the will to enact large-scale stimulus but whether it will work given the present challenges.

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US-China relations

Superpower showdown: how US-China economic warfare could play out under Trump

As US president-elect Donald Trump forms his hawk-filled cabinet, what might China do to counter and deflect a barrage of blows?

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China’s Communist Party

Chinese Premier pledges to crack down on unfair targeting of private firms

Companies have complained of being unjustly targeted by law enforcement to raise funds for cash-strapped local governments.

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Premier Li Qiang promised further measures to improve the business environment. Photo: Xinhua
China manufacturing

CEO sentiment in China sours amid slowdown risks, survey finds

Local competition and geopolitical tensions add to short-term pressures, but views of CEOs were more positive when pointing to China’s long-term outlook.

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Cars wait to be loaded onto ships for export at a port in China’s Jiangsu province on Thursday. EV tariff talks between China and the EU are “not close” to yielding a deal. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance

China needs to harness the power of AI to transform its finance sector, former central banker says

The call comes amid a Chinese government drive to revitalise the economy by cultivating “new quality productive forces”.

Banking & finance

China’s record-low government bond yields spark fresh warning from central bank

Institutions are being warned as bearish investor sentiment, and an expectation of lower interest rates, continue to make the bond market a sought-after haven.

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China's population

Baby boom or bust? The rising cost of China’s childbirth conundrum

World’s second-largest economy is facing unique demographic challenges unlike those seen anywhere in the world, Communist Party publication warns.

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The head of China’s Institute of Population and Labour Economics has warned that not enough is being done to incentivise people to have children. Photo: Getty Images
China economy

Opinion | In 2025, the only constant in China will be change

With China’s economic and social landscape set to be reshaped, businesses must stay agile and be prepared for change and uncertainty.

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China’s economic stimulus

Explainer | What is neijuan, and why is it worrying China’s economic policymakers?

At central economic work conference, the country’s leadership emphasised the need to combat excessive cutthroat competition.

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China’s economic stimulus

Policy support sees China’s tax revenue rise for second straight month

Tax revenue climbs by 5.3 per cent, while non-tax revenue surges by 40.4 per cent.

A cargo ship loaded with containers leaves Lianyungang Port, in East China’s Jiangsu province, on December 10. Export rebates rose last month, GF Securities said in a research note released on Tuesday. Photo: Xinhua
China economy

Opinion | How China can achieve its next wave of economic growth

Beijing needs to eliminate the legacies of the restrictive planned economy, allowing a more market-driven allocation of land, money and labour.

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China economy

China’s November consumption misses estimate, adds urgency to stimulus

Retail sales grew by just 3.0 per cent last month, while property investment also continued to drag, falling by 10.4 per cent in first 11 months.

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China trade

Open Questions | How China can survive Trump threats, avoid Japan’s mistakes: Zhang Yansheng

Seasoned researcher says Trump’s ‘extremist’ protectionism will isolate US and cede the high ground on multilateralism to China.

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Banking & finance

China’s finance industry urged to better support tech innovation

Tsinghua University academic says country is lagging behind the US and calls for more funding for hi-tech firms to boost innovation.

China’s tech indusrt is lagging behind the US in terms of investement, according to one economist. Photo: Xinhua
China property

China’s housing market rout is ending as policy actions revive sales

Bullish signals emerge in hot ‘off-season’ secondary home sales in November, tax incentive in December.

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A woman walks past a residential complex in Beijing on January 29, 2024. Photo: AFP
China manufacturing

China aims to heal wounds of ‘involution’ as officials vow to stem bloodletting

Beijing intends to rectify ‘neijuan-style’ competition that has caused overcapacity concerns and taken a toll on profits, especially in new-energy sector.

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China’s Communist Party

China needs incentives to power a lean, grass-roots official machine, leaders say

The economy is stalling as cadres lack the drive to take risks, annual conference told.

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