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…
Policy body urges China to confront economic challenges, confident of demand recovery
China’s top economic policy coordinator has urged the country to confront unavoidable challenges, while expressing confidence that investment…
China’s new ‘invest in people’ slogan heralds a rethink in economic strategy
Beijing’s fresh imperative to “invest in people” – first raised in a proposal for the 15th five-year plan…
China to keep high fiscal deficit ratio in 2026 to buoy spending plans: analysts
China is expected to set its fiscal deficit ratio at around 4 per cent of gross domestic product…
China sets sights on ‘fully tapping’ domestic market potential after tone-setting meet
China has pledged to build a robust domestic market to counter external risks following a high-level policy meeting…
China’s Politburo pledges action to tackle trade ‘struggles’ in 2026
China has pledged to better coordinate its domestic economic work to account for international trade turbulence next year,…
China’s central bank vows ‘strong breakwaters’ to shield from external shocks
Central bank governor Pan Gongsheng has stressed the importance of China maintaining a sound monetary system that remains…
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…
Chinese economist calls on Beijing to add consumption target to long-term goals
China should add a quantitative target for consumption growth as part of its long-term modernisation goals to help…
China warns against abandoning traditional sectors in economic transition
Developing China’s “new quality productive forces” – a growth model championed by Beijing that emphasises technological breakthroughs and…