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China looks to fix problems for debt-ridden authorities with water tax reforms
Ministry of Finance announces expansion of the Water Tax Interim Measures from 10 provinces to the entire nation, effective from December 1.
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Chinese economist calls for mega stimulus in excess of 2008’s 4 trillion yuan
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Chinese economists call for reforms of ‘critical’ system after Nobel Prize
16 Oct 2024 - 2:24AM
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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
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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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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’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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China’s Finance Minister Lan Fo’an during a news conference in Beijing on Saturday. Source: Bloomberg
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China curbs ‘excessive’ law enforcement in quest to quell private sector doubts
Law enforcement practices that have raised the hackles of private businesses in China coming under fire from top officials.
11 Oct 2024 - 9:00AM
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China releases widely watched law draft concerning promotion of private sector
Newly proposed legislation is intended to address lingering concerns among private firms while creating a fair and predictable business environment.
11 Oct 2024 - 2:18AM
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China expands project ‘white list’ to ease blues in property market
As China works to give its property market a lift, government agencies have been tasked to step up financing for major real estate projects.
10 Oct 2024 - 9:30AM
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China launches US$70 billion swap tool to enhance stock market liquidity
Earlier than expected launch of China’s Securities, Funds and Insurance companies Swap Facility triggers market enthusiasm, speculation of more supportive policies.
10 Oct 2024 - 2:00PM
A public screen displaying financial figures in Shanghai. Photo: Bloomberg
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What can we expect from the pair of 100 billion yuan investments China advanced?
China’s National Development and Reform Commission announced two ‘100 billion yuan (US$14.2 billion)’ investment plans on Tuesday.
9 Oct 2024 - 7:00PM
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China to tap stimulus arsenal with bond mechanism, finance briefing
Central bank and finance ministry held a joint working group, with Ministry of Finance set to hold a press conference on Saturday, but markets still fell.
9 Oct 2024 - 5:22PM
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China’s space for fiscal stimulus could be limited amid debt woes: analysts
For maximum effect, observers say, a fiscal expansion to boost China’s economy will need to come soon if it is to come at all.
9 Oct 2024 - 9:43AM
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‘It won’t just be money’ when Beijing rolls out more economic support: analyst
Further support is expected this year, and ‘it won’t just be money’, economist predicts.
9 Oct 2024 - 8:50AM
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A water-circulation pipe is inspected at a construction site in China’s Gansu province. The nation’s economic planner has said 4 trillion yuan might be invested in urban pipework construction over the next five years. Photo: Getty Images
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China sets upbeat tone after meetings despite lack of supercharged stimulus
Growth and positive momentum top China’s economic agenda after closely watched conference, premier’s meeting with entrepreneurs.
9 Oct 2024 - 8:51AM
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With economic-growth faith, China to front-load 100 billion yuan: as it happened
China’s top economic planner, the National Development and Reform Commission (NDRC), held a press conference on Tuesday morning.
9 Oct 2024 - 8:45AM
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China’s markets brace for banner day as top planner joins stimulus surge
China’s top economic planner is preparing its plan for recovery, another in a wave of stimulus measures that have given markets a jolt.
7 Oct 2024 - 8:05PM
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Will China’s ailing property market get ‘golden week’ sales boost?
Chinese developers, cities and provinces woo homebuyers with holiday discounts and promotions after Beijing unveils stimulus policies.
6 Oct 2024 - 8:00AM
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People visit a show flat for a residential project in Shanghai on Thursday. Photo: Bloomberg
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What are the unconventional tools that will bolster China’s stock markets?
People’s Bank of China governor says it is the first time central bank has ‘innovated structural monetary policy tools to support the capital market’.
4 Oct 2024 - 9:00PM
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Foreign inflows may persist as China’s policy easing gives assets facelift
Analysts expect inflows into Chinese assets to persist as Beijing continues to implement easing measures.
4 Oct 2024 - 5:21PM
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China’s fiscal package needs to be sizeable to maintain momentum: economist
Leading Chinese economist Mao Zhenhua says China should consider issuing additional long-term treasury bonds following last week’s raft of measures.
4 Oct 2024 - 5:22PM
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China pushes ahead on its long march to become a global tech leader
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There’s hope for China’s economy, as long as planners can ‘let go’
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China must now stimulate feel-good factor for economic recovery
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Richard Harris
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Hong Kong’s stock market has finally found its footing
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China must still bring out the big guns to revitalise its economy
3 Oct 2024 - 2:30PM
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