Lu Ting, chief China economist at Japanese investment bank Nomura, says the risk of repeating the boom and bust in 2015 could rise rapidly in the coming weeks.
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China sets Guinness World Record with over 10,000 drones in Shenzhen light show
The stunning display showcased intricate patterns and cultural landmarks, including a segment titled “Sky City”.
Why China’s massive stimulus effort might not have any effect until next year
China’s latest stimulus package may not be enough to encourage households and businesses to borrow and banks to lend, one researcher says.
China Reacts to Widening Iran-Israel ‘Turmoil’
The death toll from Israel’s relentless bombardment of Gaza has surpassed 41,000, according to Gaza’s health authorities. Oxfam, a confederation of nongovernmental organizations, reported Monday that …
Why China is awash in unwanted milk
Milk is “indispensable for a healthy China and a strong nation”. So said officials in 2018 when they launched a campaign to supercharge the country’s dairy industry. They wanted to boost China’s food …
Hong Kong snaps six-day winning streak as China stimulus rally fizzles
Markets in mainland China will remain closed until Oct. 8 for a week-long holiday and South Korea will be shut Thursday for National Foundation Day.
China ready for US$1.4 trillion fiscal bazooka, top economist says
A leading economist in China said the country has room to ramp up fiscal support for the economy by issuing as much as US$1.4 trillion in special debt, reflecting rising expectations for Beijing to …
‘China ready for $1.4 trillion fiscal bazooka’
China could boost its economy by issuing up to 10 trillion yuan in special debt, according to Jia Kang, former head of a Ministry of Finance-affiliated research institute. He suggests the funds would stimulate jobs,
China stock ETFs rip higher even as mainland markets close for holiday
Exchange-traded funds overseas that track Chinese stocks continued their rally Wednesday even as mainland markets were shut for a week-long holiday.
TikTok is training its e-commerce partners on what’s worked in China as it doubles down on live selling
TikTok hosted its first US summit for e-commerce agency partners, where it focused on livestream selling and pulling tips from Asia.
China firms plan up to $15 bln in overseas bond issues in Q4 on stimulus boost, say bankers
Chinese investment-grade companies are lining up $10 billion to $15 billion in offshore bond offerings this quarter, as Beijing’s economic stimulus measures cut fundraising costs and whip up borrowers …
Explainer: What happens next as China-made EVs investigated by EU?
European Union members will vote on Friday on a European Commission proposal to impose tariffs on Chinese-made electric vehicles (EVs).
