China economy
China holiday travel booms in sign of consumer sentiment rebound
The pickup adds to signs that government measures are gaining some traction
Resilience over returns: How China’s economic model sparks a rethink about global competition
In an era of geopolitical fragmentation, financial scale matters less than physical resilience
IMF warns China’s economic policies are causing damage to others
Many economists anticipate the country will next month set its 2026 target in a 4.5% to 5% range
Winter economy becomes poster child for China’s stimulus tilt to services
Beijing is trying to redirect some incentives from sometimes wasteful investments on transport, housing and industrial infrastructure to potentially more productive areas
Xi touts China’s super-large market as key to boost local demand
His blueprint makes it clear that China is bracing for more uncertainty abroad, after amassing a record trade surplus despite the tariff war with the US
China is snapping up overseas assets again, from Puma to metals
The turnaround is gathering momentum after a prolonged lull that began in the mid to late 2010s
Chinese factory deflation eases again but consumer prices cool
The country’s economy remains in the grip of deflation that’s eating away at income and profits
Premium Shanghai restaurant chain closes 10 outlets before Chinese New Year, angering diners amid consumption slump
Catering sector has been hit hard in 2025 by brutal price wars in the delivery market
China’s easy money floods metals markets as real economy falters
Copper, gold and silver all hit record highs, and activity on Chinese futures markets has soared
Top China official vows to boost consumption to overhaul economy
Expectations are rising that Beijing will lower its national economic growth target this year
