As China’s 14th Five-Year Plan (2021–2025) draws to a close, Beijing is taking a victory lap. At a recent press conference held by the State Council Information Office, senior financial officials …
FINANCE
Banking & Finance Guide 2025: China
The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) is the central bank and primary authority for monetary policy and financial market infrastructure. The National Financial Regulatory Administration (NFRA), which …
China’s Henan province merges 82 rural banks in new step to shore up financial stability
The consolidation of dozens of small banks follows a 2022 crisis in Henan, when deposit freezes triggered protests from savers.
China’s external financial assets top $1.77t
BEIJING — The external financial assets of China’s banking sector topped $1.77 trillion at the end of June this year, official data showed on Monday.
China’s SME loan push leaves banks exposed to credit shocks
Chinese banks’ focus on supporting the real economy through inclusive finance as directed by the central bank has eroded profit margins and left them exposed to credit shocks, risking their stability …
China unveils $70 billion financing tools to bolster investment
China will deploy policy-based financial tools to the value of 500 billion yuan ($70.25 billion) to accelerate investment projects, the state’s planner said on Monday, as part of efforts to support …
China’s stock market has been on a roll — is it a boom or a bubble?
Total Chinese household savings currently stand at more than 160 trillion yuan ($22 trillion), a record high, according to HSBC. However, only 5% is allocated to equities, which means there is room …
Soybeans sacrificed in Trump’s China gamble
China has not purchased any U.S. soybeans since May, according to the American Soybean Association. Beijing has pivoted to suppliers in Brazil and Argentina — logging huge orders for Latin American …
Takeaways from China’s dollar-alternative system
The world is moving towards a multi-polar currency system, and China is leading that charge. By understanding China’s dollar-alternative system, Bangladesh can make informed choices that enhance its …
China’s Retail Landscape Faces “Major Change”: Xintiandi Developer
China consumption is transitioning “from being largely price-oriented to more value-oriented and experience-led,” Shui On Land Chairman Vincent Lo wrote in a new report …
China’s central bank pledges to step up policy support for growth
China’s central bank said on Friday it will step up monetary policy adjustments and strengthen coordination between monetary and fiscal policies to support economic growth amid a “complex and severe” …
Global body of finance professionals announces special award program in China
The Million Dollar Round Table, a global association of financial service professionals, will launch a special award program in China in 2027 to recognize companies demonstrating exceptional …
China’s monetary policy stance is supportive: central bank
BEIJING, Sept. 22 (Xinhua) — China’s monetary policy is currently supportive, with an emphasis on domestic imperatives while balancing both domestic and external situations, central bank governor Pan …
ADVERTISEMENT
