The call comes amid a Chinese government drive to revitalise the economy by cultivating “new quality productive forces”.
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Beijing, Central Bank Outlooks Churn Asian Stock Markets
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China’s bull run on bonds triggers fresh warning from central bank amid record-low yields
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China Pushes Back Against Bond Frenzy, Sends Yields Climbing
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China retail disappoints ahead of busy central bank week
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China, US financial regulators bolster cooperation in insurance sector
Chinese and US flags flutter outside the building of an American company in Beijing. [Photo/Agencies] China and US financial regulators have agreed to strengthen cooperation in the insurance sector as …
Exclusive: China plans record budget deficit of 4% of GDP in 2025
Chinese leaders agreed last week to raise the budget deficit to its highest on record, while maintaining an economic growth target of around 5%, sources said.
China Capital Exodus Reaches Record Speed on Tariff Threat
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China capital markets outflow hits record high in Nov after Trump election win
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Exclusive: China plans record budget deficit of 4% of GDP in 2025, say sources
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