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China’s economy is expected to see more favourable conditions and more opportunities than challenges in 2024, state media said citing a government readout. Macroeconomic policies will continue to …
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End the ‘politically-motivated prosecution’ of Jimmy Lai, Lord Cameron tells China
The Foreign Secretary has called for the release of Jimmy Lai and the ending of his “politically-motivated prosecution”, ahead of the high-profile trial in Hong Kong of the pro-democracy newspaper …
China’s Real Estate Meltdown Is Battering Middle Class Wealth
Stock investments: down 30%. Salary package: down 30%. Investment property: down 20%. As Thomas Zhou reflects on 2023, his household finances are front of mind. Most Read from BloombergUS Frackers …
Asia markets take a breather, Bank of Japan decision and China LPR in focus this week
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Economists’ take on China’s economic outlook in 2024
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Tasmanian food and beverage producers bring home major deals from China
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Ex-Central Bank Chief Says China ‘Must Lead World’ in CBDC Adoption
The former Governor of China’s central bank, Dai Xianglong, has insisted that China needs to “lead the world’ in CBDC adoption, as the nation’s digital yuan pilot continues.
China’s economy in 2024 sees more opportunities than challenges – central finance office
There are more opportunities than challenges in China’s economy in 2024, and favourable conditions are stronger than unfavourable factors, state media said citing the Central Finance Office of the world’s second-largest economy.
Japan, Asean Vow to Cooperate on Security Amid China Spats
Japan and the Association of Southeast Asian Nations pledged to work together to maintain maritime security following a summit held in Tokyo, as concerns grow about the region’s territorial spats with China.
China jobs: suspended production, extended unpaid leave embody woes with private businesses under pressure
On paper, China’s urban surveyed jobless rate has stabilised over the past few months, but pressure persists to maintain jobs for small and medium-sized firms The private sector, long the backbone of …
