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China set to post slowing growth on housing, consumption woes
 “VERY BEARISH” Ratings agency Fitch this month downgraded China’s sovereign credit outlook to negative, warning of “increasing risks to China’s…
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Commentary: What China’s two sessions tells us about where Xi Jinping is headed
SECURITY TRUMPS ECONOMY It’s clear that Mr Xi has been prioritising security and social stability over economic growth, laying out…
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China’s factory output, retail sales beat expectations in first two months of the year
BEIJING: China’s factory output sped up in the January-February period and beat expectations, marking a solid start for 2024 and…
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Record number of graduates set to enter China’s workforce amid economic headwinds
YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT In his latest government work report, Chinese Premier Li Qiang called for a multi-pronged approach to stabilise the…
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China’s manufacturing powerhouse Guangdong eyes technological transformation
PIVOTING TO FACE CHALLENGESÂ Geopolitical risks and rising costs have prompted local and foreign manufacturers to rethink their supply chain…
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China’s consumer prices swing up on seasonal Chinese New Year gains
In February this year, CPI rose 1.0 per cent month-on-month, outpacing the 0.3 per cent uptick in January and the…
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China’s two sessions: Amid takeaways from Premier Li Qiang’s maiden work report, focus falls on his role under Xi
In the end, Premier Li’s report was long on pledges but short on details, say analysts. Indeed, key economic targets…
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China vows to ‘transform’ economy, targets stable growth of around 5%
BEIJING: China will target economic growth of about 5 per cent this year as it works to transform its development…
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China sets 2024 GDP growth target at around 5%, same as last year
BEIJING: China has set an economic growth target for 2024 of around 5 per cent, similar to last year’s goal…
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China’s economy of ‘great concern’ as annual political meeting to kick off
FOCUS ON ECONOMY But Lou on Monday struck a bullish tone, saying Beijing’s leaders had “ample confidence” that the economy…
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