Beijing is battling deflation and an ongoing property-market crisis that the ratings agency says is likely to require more government borrowing.
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China says economy ‘stable’ and rejects Fitch Ratings downgrade of its fiscal outlook
China’s Finance Ministry has hit back at a report by Fitch Ratings that kept its sovereign debt rated at A+ but downgraded its outlook to negative, …
Yellen in China: Failure Was the Only Option | Opinion
Xi Jinping has made it clear that he does not intend to change course on exports. Janet Yellen’s pleading with his subordinates will not work.
China’s economy in meltdown as debt hits £442bn and there’s four big problems
With mounting debt levels and persistent structural challenges, the road ahead remains uncertain for the world’s second-largest economy.
China’s credit rating outlook downgraded
The credit ratings agency Fitch downgraded its outlook on China’s credit rating Wednesday. The agency released a statement citing “increasing risks to China’s public finance outlook” as its reason for …
US and Ally Stand Their Ground Amid China Tensions
“The U.S. Navy regularly participates with allies and partners in high-end maritime exercises and operations, which have continued to grow in scale, scope, and complexity, to create combined …
China’s Xi says nobody can stop ‘family reunion’ with Taiwan
BEIJING (Reuters) -Chinese President Xi Jinping told former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou on Wednesday that outside inference could not stop the “family reunion” between the two sides of the Taiwan …
Biden hosts Japanese prime minister for a state visit that sends a message to China
President Joe Biden hosts Japanese Prime Minister Kishida Fumio for a state visit Wednesday, including a crucial Oval Office meeting, reinforcing his commitment to bolstering vital partnerships in the …
China stocks fall pressured by real estate; HK shares rise
SHANGHAI (Reuters) -China stocks fell on Wednesday, dragged by real estate shares, while Hong Kong shares rose, led by tech stocks. Ratings agency Fitch revised its outlook on China to negative, …
China says EU’s wind turbine subsidy probe ‘discriminatory’
China said it was concerned by what it called discriminatory measures by the European Union against its firms after the bloc said it would investigate subsidies received by Chinese suppliers of wind …
Beijing Responds to Fitch Rating’s Negative Outlook on China’s Economy
The Ministry of Finance in China has publicly challenged the recent assessment by Fitch Ratings, which maintained China’s A+ credit rating but shifted its forecast to negative. The ministry insists on …
