As Chinese retirees boost nation’s economy, some hope for greater consumer freedom in society
Even though he was an experienced swimmer and a medical check-up showed he had no condition that made…
Avocado growers eye domestic growth as record season looms
“For growers, that represents a significant opportunity to build another source of demand alongside export markets, and support…
Open Questions | Economist Lan Xiaohuan on the balancing act needed to boost China’s consumption
Lan Xiaohuan is a professor of economics at China Europe International Business School. His book, How China Works:…
2 million hits a week: Meth consumption hits record high as national awareness campaign fails to fire
“Estimated meth consumption increased in April 2026 to a record high, with at least 39.6kg (1.98 million common…
Everyday Wine doubles sales as shift online pays off for New Zealand retailer
Speaking to the Herald, Gillett said the company was on track to sell two million bottles in the…
As tech rallies and consumer shares lag, China’s stock market forms microcosm for economy
The unevenness of China’s economy is now well reflected in its US$16 trillion stock market, as technology companies…
As China plans for demographic crisis, some sectors see opportunity
As China moves towards becoming one of the world’s fastest-ageing economies – a trend causing worry over future…
Chinese Economy Stuck in Slow Lane as Consumption Heads for Drop
(Bloomberg) — China’s consumer spending may have contracted for the first time since the pandemic, a setback that…
China boosts consumption with longer, realigned holidays but growing crowds daunt tourists
Two cities in southeastern China’s Fujian province, Fuzhou and Xiamen, have decided to introduce three-day spring and autumn…
How unhealthy ultra‑processed foods are designed and marketed to make us crave them
Why we keep eating UPFs UPFs are the most processed foods on the market. According to medical journal…
The Billion-Barrel Hormuz Oil Shock Is About to Crash Demand
(Bloomberg) — The Strait of Hormuz oil shock has yet to crash demand as the rich world borrows…
Huawei retains lead in China smartphone market, Apple shipments surge in first quarter
Huawei Technologies claimed the top spot in China’s smartphone market in the first quarter with its highest share…