Decoding Beijing’s 2026 economic jargon – and why it matters
INVESTING IN PEOPLE Two phrases were paired throughout the report – investing in “physical things” and “people”. Lin…
China unveils measures to become ‘best export destination’ amid global turmoil and surplus scrutiny
For foreign investors, Wang, the commerce minister, has this pitch. “The next China is still China,” he said,…
Dual paradox coiled inside China’s $1 trillion trade surplus
China just notched a historic milestone: a trade surplus exceeding US$1 trillion in 2025, with exports up 5.4…
IMF rebukes China’s model with its own credibility in tatters
As the International Monetary Fund takes China to task, the world’s “lender of last resort” is grappling with…
China slashes hundreds of tariffs in strategic trade war twist
Beijing’s December 29 announcement of the 2026 Tariff Adjustment Plan provides a clear window into the priorities of…
Why the IMF thinks China has a zombie problem
During her recent visit to Beijing, International Monetary Fund head Kristalina Georgieva connected the dots between China and…
China’s big layoff wave now buffeting its tech sector
China’s long‑running wave of corporate layoffs is spreading from manufacturing and property to the technology sector, with some…
Swire layoffs: British giant to cut nearly 10% workforce in Hong Kong amid China’s economic slowdown
Swire layoffs: British conglomerate, Swire Group, is set to cut nearly 10% of its employee jobs at the…
China’s flaring struggles reignite heated US rate debate
NEW YORK — As Wall Street’s blockbuster rally shows signs of fatigue and gold loses some luster, many…
Commentary: Chinese consumer behaviour during Golden Week was exactly what Beijing hoped to avoid
THE 2026 INFLECTION POINT Golden Week serves as a critical test of Beijing’s resolve entering 2026, when China’s…
China’s economic slowdown has become its diplomatic weapon in the Pacific
China’s rise in the Pacific isn’t just about aid or diplomacy — it’s about survival and power. As…
‘Not just funding’: Why the new China-led SCO development bank could impact the US dollar’s dominance, geopolitics
Experts expect the SCO Bank to focus heavily on infrastructure and development programmes for a start. Chang of…