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China economy

Breaking news and analysis on China’s economy, including its opening up, the US-China trade war, the impact of tariffs andtrade talks,growth rates and other key economic data, the Belt and Road Initiative, and Greater Bay Area plan.

China pork crisis

China to reduce pig count by 1 million amid low prices, deflation risk: reportMeasures reportedly in the works by agriculture authorities are not just aimed at restoring balance to pork sector, but also at shoring up economy amid deflation risks.

Digital currencies

Hong Kong could serve as stablecoin test bed to raise yuan’s profile

Millionaires and billionaires

Global millionaire ranks to swell by 5 million over next 5 years, UBS says

China's economic recovery

China records bumper capital inflow as Gulf investors hedge against USChina saw a US$33 billion capital inflow in May, as investors seek a safe haven and reduce their US exposure amid rising global instability.

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China stock market

Beijing’s reform could bring Alibaba, Tencent listings to Shenzhen: HSBCRegulators are keen to ‘deepen the reform and opening-up of Shenzhen’ through H to A listings, according to the bank’s analysts.

China’s Communist Party

Vibrant Chinese dining suffers from heavy-handed austerity control: state mediaMonths after official push to tighten belts, People’s Daily says overzealous enforcement will damage local economies and everyday life.

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China manufacturing

At Paris Air Show, China’s aviation suppliers circle for a landingThe number of Chinese exhibitors has more than doubled at this year’s show, as producers across the supply chain eye European market.

China’s economic stimulus

China plots course to boost yuan versus dominant dollarEight financial reforms announced by the central bank chief are the latest efforts to boost the currency’s role abroad, stabilise markets and shore up the economy.

IPO

Hong Kong’s IPO revivalHong Kong leads initial public offerings worldwide this year, as Chinese companies flock to raise funds in the city amid greater regulatory support and the waning appeal of US listings.

Hong Kong to be Chinese companies’ launch pad in Shanghai pactThe two cities signed an agreement to strengthen the development of banking, insurance, financial derivatives and trade settlement.

Made in China 2025

As China sees boom in humanoid robotics, firms pay 3 times national averageBeijing’s push to dominate cutting-edge sector fuels hiring boom – but skilled engineers in short supply.

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China-Russia relations

Opinion | In China-Russia relations, power speaks louder than friendshipA leaked Russian memo reportedly calling China a potential threat continues the long and tangled arc of Sino-Russian history.

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Mainland China

Editorial | China welcomes rise in consumption but long way to go yetRetail sales jumped to boost economy in May thanks to slew of government incentives and subsidies that need to continue during costly US trade war.

US-China trade war

After tight-lipped talks in London, the US-China silence speaks volumesA week after the second round of high-profile trade negotiations between Beijing and Washington, analysts break down what happened before, during and after.

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China-Russia relations

China pushes regional finance bank as Russia pivots to Asia: analystsBeijing’s bid to deepen Eurasian economic integration gains momentum as Western pressure forces Moscow to recalibrate, analysts say.

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China airliners

China’s C929 jet secures Western tech as manufacturer signs parts dealsThough supply chains and trade relations have been strained, China’s in-development widebody plane will feature components from Western firms.

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China energy security

China to nearly double nuclear power capacity by 2040 in rapid build-upThe reactor-building spree would make China by far the world’s largest nuclear power generator, while the US strives to revive its own industry.

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Sex and relationships

Want to get divorced in China? Good luck getting an appointmentWith demand for divorce appointments far outstripping supply in China, people are even paying ‘booking agents’ to get slots for them.

China’s private sector

China’s private firms back in driver’s seat as regulations ease: Goldman SachsAnalysts at the investment bank say after a regulatory inflection point, China’s private economy is stepping up its activity.

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China jobs

Can ‘emerging occupations’ solve China’s youth job crisis? Not everyone is soldNew recognised roles - particularly in culture and tourism - have been touted as helping fill employment gaps, but opinions are mixed.

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Robotics

China’s robotics market set to double in four years: Morgan StanleyRobotics is a key part of the Made in China 2025 initiative, launched a decade ago to position the country at the forefront of hi-tech industries.

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China property

China ‘stepping in’ as property concerns mount, but no ‘treading the old path’Premier Li Qiang’s recent remarks on shoring up real estate sector suggest what some analysts say is a rising wariness to address persistent economic pitfalls.

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China's economic recovery

China’s economy weathers US tariff storm in May as consumption picks upThe trade war continued to weigh on China’s manufacturing and exports in May, but retail sales gained momentum.

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China food security

Food security takes root: how China’s Xinjiang is at forefront of national pushAs global food supply uncertainties mount, Chinese scientists transform salty soil into arable land suitable for growing crops.

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Hong Kong economy

Editorial | Shenzhen’s rise is both a challenge and opportunity for Hong KongOur city has many advantages, but we cannot simply sit still as our neighbour powers ahead in an age where technology is reshaping the economic landscape.

US-China trade war

Why Chinese firms building foreign factories are no longer focused on US marketCountries like Brazil, Serbia, Hungary and Saudi Arabia have become top choices for Chinese companies looking to explore other markets.

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China trade

Canada to mine more amid geopolitical tensions: former minister Bill MorneauFormer finance minister says Canada has a stake in the US-China discussions, particularly when it comes to export controls over rare earths.

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China travel

End of political chaos in South Korea sparks pickup in Chinese visitorsInauguration of President Lee Jae-myung expected to lead to an increase in tourism exchanges and improved bilateral ties.

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