US manufacturers face increasing pressure to divest from China due to threats of mounting tariffs and geopolitical instability, but the reality is, most can’t decouple. Trade wars notwithstanding, the …
Monthly Archives For December 2024
Commercial photography under regulation in some Beijing parks to improve visitor experience
Recently, several popular tourist attractions in Beijing, including Beihai Park and the Temple of Heaven, have set up rules regulating “commercial photography.” This move has been praised by visitors …
China retail sales slow as consumers hold back, while home prices fall
Chinese retail sales slowed in November and housing prices fell, with demand still lackluster despite a flurry of stimulus measures over the past few months …
China to boost direct fiscal support to consumers, party commission says
China will promote stable growth in household income next year by increasing direct fiscal support to consumers and improving social security, a key economics committee of the Communist Party said.
China’s Latest Japan-Like Mistake May Be Its Worst
China’s deflation problem hasn’t yet reached crisis proportions. But Xi Jinping’s team is making a fundamental mistake that could accelerate China getting there.
China’s unexpected retail slowdown shows urgency to boost demand
BEIJING – China’s retail sales growth unexpectedly weakened in November despite signs of improvement in the housing market, highlighting the urgency for Beijing to further encou …
Registration opens for ISLE 2025 exhibition in Shenzhen
ISLE 2025, which will take place at the Shenzhen World Exhibition & Convention Centre in China from 7-9 March, will showcase innovations from brands such as Leyard, Absen, Unilumin, LEDman, AOTO, …
Chinese listings in U.S. hint at recovery despite geopolitical headwinds
Chinese companies raised $1.32 billion worth of capital this year, as of Friday, less than half the amount in 2019 and well below the record of $12.6 billion in 2021, data from research firm Dealogic…
China Rejects Spy Allegations in UK as ‘Baseless Narratives’
The Chinese Foreign Ministry said the country’s actions have all been “above board” after a Chinese businessman with close links to British royal Prince Andrew was barred from the UK over security …
China Consumer Slowdown Shows Urgent Need to Encourage Spending
China’s retail sales growth unexpectedly weakened in November despite signs of improvement in the housing market, highlighting the urgency for Beijing to further encourage residents to spend.
Exclusive: Britain pares back secretive China strategy review, seeking closer ties
Britain’s Labour government has pared back an audit of relations with China, four sources with knowledge of the matter said, preparing the way for a less critical report that could help Prime Minister Keir Starmer…
China Will Keep Trying to Spur Consumption Without Big Stimulus
China’s top leaders have signaled stronger stimulus to help fill a hole in consumer demand. That doesn’t mean Beijing will roll out a “bazooka” package just yet, or abandon its factory focus.
Bank of Japan stands to gain the most from the yuan’s slump
China’s yuan might soon be heading into a deliberate tailspin, and while that could be bad news for most Asian currencies, the Bank of Japan (BOJ) might find itself in a unique position to benefit.
