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‘Saving is the most important thing’: Why China’s trade-in scheme may not spark lasting change
“SAVING MONEY IS THE MOST IMPORTANT THING” But on the ground, consumer sentiment about the trade-in programme remains mixed. While…
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Commentary: China wants the private sector to drive growth again, but trust can’t be rebuilt overnight
ARE XI’S ASSURANCES ENOUGH? According to Xinhua, Mr Xi reportedly told entrepreneurs, also including Mr Ma, Ren Zhengfei of Huawei…
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China courts a shaken Europe after Trump-Zelenskyy row, slams US tariff moves
NPC spokesperson Lou denounced Washington’s decision to impose unilateral tariffs as a violation of international trade rules, after a reporter…
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At China’s annual Two Sessions, what policy actions do workers, businesses and analysts expect to see?
“I think they have gradually come to realise that their longtime fiscal conservatism is problematic, and they need to really…
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‘Cautious outlook’: Why China is expected to keep ‘around 5%’ growth goal for third year
Assoc Prof Alfred Wu from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), highlighted that similar targets set across…
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‘Cautious outlook’: Why China is expected to keep ‘around 5%’ growth goal for third year
Assoc Prof Alfred Wu from the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), highlighted that similar targets set across…
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Commentary: Will Trump tariffs force China to fix its economy quickly?
China will likely moderately step up fiscal and monetary policy, but it does not necessarily benefit other countries as much…
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As Xi meets top bosses like Jack Ma, what’s next for China’s tech sector amid US trade tensions?
ASSESSING CHINA’S MOVES CMR’s Rein predicts that the symposium’s signals will “cause the equity market to go up again,” bolstering…
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China cashes in on winter economy as tourists flock to Harbin
Snack vendors selling Harbin’s famous frozen pears are also concerned. “I am really scared – scared that by the time…
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China’s economic growth among slowest in decades
CONFIDENCE “CRISIS” Observers were closely watching Friday’s data release – which will also include readings covering the final quarter of…
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