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China's economic recovery

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Swiss money manager cuts mid-2025 and end-2025 targets for MSCI China Index because of tariff uncertainties and disappointing stimulus.

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People’s Bank of China pledges to serve the real economy, while October’s credit data shows a slight improvement.

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China says stability, ‘deepened reform’ are crucial for economic growth

Party mouthpiece doubles down on positive message and confidence in achieving China’s GDP growth goal for 2024.

A fresh People’s Daily editorial stresses the importance of implementing economic policies that benefit the people, boost consumption and steady the property market. Photo: Reuters

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Economists spoke after Beijing unveiled its debt-relief plan following a week-long meeting of China’s top legislative body.

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As northern temperatures start to plunge, China’s State Council issues guidelines for the enhanced cultivation of a ‘snow and ice economy’.

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Navigating ‘tough phase’, China says economy is on road to recovery

Positive spin by party mouthpiece, while shying away from ‘chasing rapid growth’, comes as questions linger over China’s stimulus measures.

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China says the operating rate of construction machinery – an important gauge of construction activity – rose in October by 1.6 percentage points from September. Photo: EPA-EFE

China’s 2025 GDP growth forecast cut by UBS on Trump threat, others wait and see

Swiss investment bank UBS cuts China’s gross domestic product growth projection to ‘around 4 per cent’ for next year, others remain optimistic.

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China export ‘rush’ expected ahead of Trump’s tariffs, Beijing to show restraint

China’s export container freight index for shipments for US east and west coast routes stabilised and rebounded at the start of November.

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Consumer price growth in China slowed in October, while the cost of goods at the factory gate fell for the 25th month in a row.

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From Ikea to Muji, foreign brands still bet big on Chinese consumers

Lifestyle-product retailers are investing in new stores in China, as richer consumers continue to splurge on quality imports.

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A release of pent-up demand driven by rate cuts has given developers a much-needed sales boost.

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Consumer prices in China nudged higher in October, while the cost of goods at the factory gate fell for the 25th month in a row.

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China unveils debt-relief plan, keeps further stimulus salvo in reserve arsenal

Week-long NPC Standing Committee meeting ends with mostly forward-looking plans to right China’s economic ship.

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A week-long NPC Standing Committee meeting ended on Friday with mostly forward-looking plans to right China’s economic ship. Photo: AFP

China adds 6 trillion yuan in relief for ‘debt bombs’ – as it happened

China’s top legislative body approved additional debt relief for local governments and promised more support next year.

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What more does China need to do to fix its ailing property sector?

Rising sales in big cities seen as a positive sign, but falling prices remain a concern.

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China to unveil fiscal stimulus plans, but may hold fire until 2025: analysts

A week-long session of China’s top legislative body, the National People’s Congress (NPC) Standing Committee, concludes on Friday.

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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
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