China pivots to ‘investing in people’ strategy as growth engine switches gears
China will allocate more of its fiscal spending this year towards human capital and social safety nets, as…
China bets on AI-manufacturing integration to narrow digital-economy gap with US
China’s policymakers want the digital economy to account for 12.5 per cent of gross domestic product by 2030,…
China pledges ‘iron discipline’ to tackle debt risks as US borrowing under Trump surges
As the United States grapples with mounting debt, China is doubling down on efforts to clean up its…
China wants to import more Irish food and a stake in Irish wind energy, Taoiseach says – The Irish Times
China wants to import more high-quality food from Ireland and to invest in wind energy off the Irish…
China’s Xi urges state giants to be pillars of national development
President Xi Jinping has instructed central state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to serve as the bedrock of national development, urging…
China’s cabinet clears path for VAT law to take effect next month
The State Council has approved draft regulations for implementing China’s new value-added tax (VAT) law, which is aimed…
IMF raises China growth forecast to 5% for 2025, citing resilience
China’s economy is projected to grow by 5 per cent in 2025 before slowing to 4.5 per cent…
Shanghai bets on manufacturing to buttress finance in two-pronged growth plan
Shanghai, mainland China’s top finance and trade hub, is set to double down on efforts to prevent the…
China vows to ‘safeguard support’ for private investment, boost confidence
China’s State Council has vowed to remove hidden barriers holding back private investment and also address the concerns…
From global games to outdoor activities, China aims for US$980 billion sports economy
China is aiming to build a 7 trillion yuan (US$980 billion) sports sector by 2030 – complete with…