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EU braces for trade blows, Trump doubles down on China: 7 EV reads you missed
From the European Union voting to impose tariffs to a price war among China’s EV makers, here are seven EV stories you may have missed.
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China looks to fix problems for debt-ridden authorities with water tax reforms
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Chinese economist calls for mega stimulus in excess of 2008’s 4 trillion yuan
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Global Economy
The US and EU are shutting out China’s green tech. Australia wants more. Why?
Unlike its allies in the West, Australia has kept its doors open to Chinese and green tech. What accounts for this divergence?
16 Oct 2024 - 7:00AM
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Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese and Chinese Premier Li Qiang in Perth, Australia on June 18. The two countries’ trade relationship has warmed after several years of tensions. Photo: Reuters
China Economy
How big is Beijing’s war chest, and why does a stimulus figure remain elusive?
Some prominent economists have called for China to roll out a stimulus plan worth 10 trillion yuan, but the real number is anyone’s guess as prudence is at play.
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Chinese economists call for reforms of ‘critical’ system after Nobel Prize
The winners of this year’s Nobel Prize in economics published extensively on the relationships between political and economic institutions and wealth.
16 Oct 2024 - 2:24AM
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China Economy
China’s solar firms eye ‘self-salvation’ amid burning rivalry, growing threats
China Photovoltaic Industry Association trade group held a day-long forum in Shanghai on Monday amid increasingly ‘vicious’ competition at home.
15 Oct 2024 - 3:00PM
Policy
China’s top 500 private firms cut over 300,000 jobs in 2023, report shows
All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce report shows China’s top 500 private enterprises cut 314,600 jobs in 2023 compared to a year earlier.
15 Oct 2024 - 10:54AM
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The private economy contributes more than half of China’s tax revenues, over 60 per cent of the national gross domestic product and also employs more than 80 per cent of urban workers. Photo: EPA-EFE
Global Economy
Why US hi-tech chip restrictions could be barrier China ‘never breaks through’
As Washington moves to close loopholes, how will Chinese leaders secure access to the technology destined to power the future?
15 Oct 2024 - 2:41PM
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Economic Indicators
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7 takeaways from China’s trade, inflation data in September
China’s exports grew in September, but the expansion was lower than expected, while deflation concerns persisted.
15 Oct 2024 - 12:51AM
China Economy
Wild swings in China’s stock market create climate of uncertainty for investors
After a frenzy in China’s stock market – and the subsequent comedown – small investors are left with losses and hopes for a turnaround.
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China Business
Shanghai, Hong Kong ports lag global peers on services, CY Leung says
‘Drawbacks are obvious’, and both cities must upgrade to ‘wield more influence’ in global shipping, says Hong Kong’s former chief executive.
14 Oct 2024 - 8:15PM
Containers sit at a terminal at the Yangshan deepwater port in Shanghai on October 10, 2024. Photo: Reuters
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Who makes China’s stimulus decisions, and what’s the procedure?
What has changed since China rolled out a 4-trillion-yuan stimulus package in 2008, and why a concrete stimulus figure now remains elusive.
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China eyes route for C919 into Southeast Asia, with landlocked Laos on the radar
China said it appreciated Laos’ interest in and intention to cooperate on Chinese commercial aircraft without naming the C919 or ARJ21.
15 Oct 2024 - 1:51PM
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Economic Indicators
‘Wake-up call’ for China’s exports as growth slows in September
China’s September exports rose 2.4 per cent from a year earlier, underperforming against projections, while imports rose by 0.3 per cent.
14 Oct 2024 - 7:06PM
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Property
China stimulus lifts property sentiment in bigger cities; durability questioned
Growth in new home transactions during the holiday period was especially pronounced in Beijing, Guangzhou and Shenzhen.
14 Oct 2024 - 7:30AM
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Nobel laureate on Trump’s ‘danger’ to US, election’s impact on China ties
Kamala Harris and Donald Trump likely to increase tariffs on Chinese imports, Nobel laureate says, but former president threatens ‘every dimension’ of US economy.
14 Oct 2024 - 9:17AM
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China
Chinese vice-premier urges more ‘white list’ lending to stabilise housing market
He Lifeng calls for efforts to help China beat property sector slump, which has been a stumbling block to economic recovery.
13 Oct 2024 - 8:00PM
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China’s September consumer inflation lower than expected despite easing measures
China’s consumer price index grows by 0.4 per cent year on year in September, while the producer price index slips by 2.8 per cent.
14 Oct 2024 - 9:01AM
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China Economy
Can an ageing, shrinking China still achieve prosperity?
Growing elderly population another conundrum for Chinese policymakers grappling with high youth unemployment and ‘ultra-low’ fertility.
15 Oct 2024 - 2:41PM
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Diplomacy
Can joint ventures fix China’s trade imbalance with the EU and US?
Chinese investment abroad is ‘only way’ to ease Beijing’s trade surplus, says leading researcher in wake of Brussels’ EV tariff vote.
12 Oct 2024 - 5:00PM
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China’s investors left wanting after ministry keeps mum on stimulus plan
Without measures to excite a volatile market, a high-profile conference from China’s Ministry of Finance leaves investors disappointed.
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China stays cryptic on fiscal stimulus, readies debt relief: as it happened
China’s Ministry of Finance gave no specific figure for fiscal stimulus at closely watched press conference.
12 Oct 2024 - 12:26PM
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OPINION
Michael Heng
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4 steps China can take to revive and future-proof its economy
15 Oct 2024 - 4:30PM
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Zhou Xin
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Unusual draft law signals China’s resolve to protect private economy
15 Oct 2024 - 7:00AM
Perry Wong
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Yeen Chong
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China pushes ahead on its long march to become a global tech leader
13 Oct 2024 - 9:11PM
Anthony Cheung
Opinion
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There’s hope for China’s economy, as long as planners can ‘let go’
13 Oct 2024 - 9:30AM
Dani Rodrik
Opinion
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Which US and Chinese policies fail the beggar-thy-neighbour test?
11 Oct 2024 - 10:30PM
Xu Ying
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China’s path to sustainable growth goes beyond economic stimulus
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