China’s Premier Li Qiang will deliver the government work report for the first time at the National People’s Congress on Tuesday. The 2024 target will be the single most important policy signal from …
Monthly Archives For March 2024
‘Two sessions’: China’s key political gathering gets underway as leaders try to repair broken economic confidence
Thousands of delegates from across China are gathering in Beijing this week for the start of the country’s most prominent annual political event, where leaders will signal how they plan to steer the …
China robust commodity imports confound weak economy narrative: Russell
In stark contrast to the ongoing weakness in China’s key manufacturing index, the imports of key commodities by the world’s second-biggest economy are roaring ahead.
Thailand completes transferring some 900 scam victims from Myanmar to China: PM Srettha
Thai deputy police chief Surachae Hakparn said the operation involved 15 flights over three days to return Chinese scam victims to China.
‘Two sessions’: China’s most important political gathering spotlights Xi and his economic woes
Policymakers, investors and business owners in capitals across the world will also … “The government wants to use this platform to send signals that China’s economy in general is okay and is on the …
The former chairman of the state-owned Bank of Beijing is being investigated for alleged corruption
BEIJING (AP) — The former chairman of the state-owned Bank of Beijing is under investigation for corruption, the latest in a series of graft investigations focused on the country’s financial sector.
What to expect at China’s ‘Two Sessions’ amid sagging economy, party drama
Legislature and political advisory body to convene to pass laws, make political appointments, and set goals for 2024.
China to Unveil GDP Target, Avoid ‘Bazooka’ Stimulus at Meeting
China may need stronger stimulus to achieve its growth target this year. The Ministry of Finance’s budget report, which will also be released on Tuesday, will show just how far Beijing is willing to …
China’s ‘two sessions’ 2024: after high-level purges, will party leadership tidy up loose ends?
In the fifth part of the series, William Zheng explores the questions hanging over this year’s event after the dramatic high-level purges of the past year. When thousands of members of China’s …
China might have a friendlier face now, but it’s not giving up on its aggressive Wolf Warrior diplomacy, experts say
That’s unlikely, even if China’s been adopting a friendlier tone, four experts on the country’s foreign relations told Business Insider. It’s a misconception — and often a Western one — that Beijing …
China’s parliament to unveil more stimulus this week, bold reforms unlikely
China’s parliament is expected to unveil moderate stimulus plans to stabilise growth at an annual meeting beginning on Tuesday, but may disappoint those calling for a detailed roadmap of bold policies …
US funding bill blocks China from buying oil from Strategic Petroleum Reserve
A measure in the U.S. funding legislation unveiled by congressional leaders on Sunday would block China from buying oil from the Strategic Petroleum Reserve. The desire for a hard line on China is one …
Marketmind: Global mood buoyant but China’s 2024 plan looms
A look at the day ahead in Asian markets. With the MSCI World, Japanese Nikkei 225, Nasdaq, S&P 500 and Europe’s STOXX 600 indexes all finishing last week at record highs, Asian markets kick off…
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