China’s debt ratio dips as households cut borrowing and firms slash investment: report
China’s debt-to-GDP ratio fell in the second quarter for the first time since 2022, even as the government…
Shanghai beats GDP estimates with 5.6% growth – but two-speed recovery persists
Shanghai’s economy expanded 5.6 per cent in the first half of the year, beating expectations on strong growth…
Vietnam’s US$5 billion Apec island is running out of time
Ahead of next year’s Apec summit, Vietnam has a grand plan to transform Phu Quoc, its largest island,…
Analysts doubt Iran war will prompt China stimulus, tip ‘solid’ first-quarter GDP growth
The US-Israeli war on Iran and the current Iranian and American blockades of shipping through the Strait of…
Developing | China’s top uniformed officer Zhang Youxia among 2 generals placed under investigation
Top Chinese military leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli have been placed under investigation for suspected “serious” disciplinary…
Developing | China’s top uniformed officer Zhang Youxia among 2 generals placed under investigation
Top Chinese military leaders Zhang Youxia and Liu Zhenli have been placed under investigation for suspected “serious” disciplinary…
China’s growth engines sputter as retail and investment hit in November
China faces mounting pressure to ramp up stimulus as new data shows its growth engines sputtering, with retail…
Developing | China’s largest provincial economy Guangdong has new governor-in-waiting
Meng Fanli, the party chief of Shenzhen, has been promoted party chief of Guangdong’s government, a job that…
China’s Politburo calls for ‘stepped up’ economic policy support
China has vowed to maintain its macro policy support for the rest of 2025 as the country seeks…
China slams grass-roots mismanagement, shames ‘longevity city’ debacle as a warning
It was a sprawling cultural and tourism project that completely went off the rails, and now Beijing is…