The broad-based weakening spans consumer spending, investment and real estate.
Monthly Archives For December 2025
NCPA’s stage play reimagines Beijing’s transformative era
This historical drama explores a pivotal moment in Beijing’s past — the city’s emergence as the national capital when the Jin Dynasty (1115-1234) relocated its capital to present-day Beijing in 1153, …
China Nears First Investment Decline in 3 Decades After Sharp Monthly Drop
A broad measure of investment fell more than 10 percent in November, continuing a recent reversal and signaling the depth of China’s property crisis.
Jimmy Lai, the Hong Kong media ‘troublemaker’ in Beijing’s crosshairs
A rags-to-riches tycoon, Hong Kong media boss Jimmy Lai is a self-styled “troublemaker” who has long been a thorn in Beijing’s side with his caustic tabloids and unapologetic support for democracy.
Jimmy Lai: Hong Kong’s media mogul who became fierce critic of Beijing
To his supporters, former media mogul Jimmy Lai is a fighter for democracy. To his opponents, he’s a traitor to his motherland.
China’s economy stalls in November as calls grow for reform
China’s factory output growth slowed to a 15-month low, while retail sales posted their worst performance since the country abruptly ended its draconian “zero-COVID” curbs, highlighting the urgent …
China’s economy stalls in November as calls for reform grow
China’s factory output and retail sales grew at their weakest pace in over a year in November, compounding challenges for policymakers who are struggling to find fresh ways to keep the $19 trillion …
China’s Weakest Retail Sales Outside Covid Add to Economic Risks
China’s retail sales grew at the weakest pace since the crash caused by Covid while investment slumped further, underlining growing risks to the economy after several months of deterioration.
China’s retail sales growth sharply misses estimates in November, deepening consumption worries
China’s retail sales growth and industrial production missed estimates in November while investment declined more than expected.
China’s home prices slide further in November
China’s new home prices extended declines in November, official data showed on Monday, indicating that a recovery in demand remains elusive despite the government promising to stabilise the sector.
China’s Nuobikan Plans to Raise $50 Million in Hong Kong IPO
Nuobikan Artificial Intelligence Technology plans to raise around $50 million via a Hong Kong listing, joining a wave of Chinese companies racing to list in the city ahead of the new year.
Robot vacuum Roomba maker files for bankruptcy after 35 years
The company will go private after handing control to Shenzhen PICEA Robotics. Read more at straitstimes.com. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Hong Kong judge finds media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai guilty of sedition, foreign collusion
A Hong Kong judge on Monday found media tycoon and Beijing critic Jimmy Lai guilty of sedition and foreign collusion.
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