China’s pivot from GDP obsession sparks cadre confusion, testing local governance
Ahead of China’s annual legislative meetings – typically a window into Beijing’s top-level policy agenda – this is…
China’s Lunar New Year sees modest rise in consumer spending, early data shows
Consumer spending during China’s Lunar New Year rose modestly this year, according to early official data, as authorities…
China’s first man in space Yang Liwei officially retires from active duty
China’s first man in space, Yang Liwei, has officially retired from active duty, but he has not stopped…
China probes mental hospitals over reports patients are being locked up in insurance scam
China’s top medical watchdog has ordered a nationwide review of the country’s psychiatric institutes following media reports that…
China signals strong demand for soybean imports in 2026 rural blueprint
China will “deeply participate” in agricultural trade and expand imports of products in short domestic supply, a senior…
China pledges green-energy push with Global South, signals wider market opening
China has vowed to deepen cooperation in new energy and green minerals with the nations in the Global…
How China’s global investment model is changing – and what it means for the yuan
Foreign direct investment (FDI) has been a crucial pillar of China’s economy since it opened up, drawing in…
Goodwill or necessity? Why is China slashing solar and battery subsidies?
China will cut export subsidies for solar panels and batteries in the coming months, a move mainly aimed…
China discourages trend-chasing among officials, warning of ‘involution’
As the period covered by China’s next five-year plan begins, the official newspaper of the country’s ruling Communist…
China should intervene more decisively to shore up property market: top party journal
China’s top party journal has called for a stronger package of policies implemented in one go – rather…
China vows to ramp up west-to-east power output as AI, hi-tech manufacturing fuel demand
China aims to expand its west-to-east power transmission network to more than 420 gigawatts (GW) by 2030, increasing…
Small restaurants in China starve as consumers suppress appetite for spending
Small restaurants across mainland China have taken a beating as budget-conscious consumers refrain from dining out because of…