The Chinese economy lost some momentum in July, backing the case for policymakers to snap out of wait-and-see mode and stimulate growth.
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KUNMING: Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Thursday (Aug 14) met with Minister of Foreign Affairs of the Lao PDR Thongsavanh Phomvihane in Anning, Yunnan Province.
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China currently feeds 22% of the world’s population with just 7% of the arable land. Corn production in 2025-26 is expected to increase 1.7% year over year due to improved yields, with genetically …
China’s property investment falls 12% y/y in January-July
Property investment in China declined 12.0% in the first seven months of the year from the same period last year, after dropping 11.2% in the first half, official data showed on Friday.
China needs to show it can compete on more than price
More companies need to follow the likes of BYD and Huawei and build brands, invest in technology and deliver differentiated products and services When policymakers start using internet slang to …
China’s factory output, retail sales growth slump in blow to economy
China’s factory output growth slumped to an eight-month low in July, while retail sales slowed sharply, raising pressure on policymakers to roll out more stimulus to revive domestic demand and ward …
China’s growth stumbles in July as weak demand, industrial capacity curbs weigh
China’s economy lost momentum in July, with growth faltering across the board, as weak domestic demand persisted and Beijing intensified efforts to curb excess capacity.
Shein’s UK sales surge to $2.8 billion in 2024, boosting profits as IPO looms
Shein’s British business made 2.05 billion pounds ($2.77 billion) in sales in 2024, a 32.3% increase from the previous year, a filing by the online fast-fashion retailer showed early on Friday.
Innogen’s shares almost quadruple in Hong Kong trading debut amid pharmaceutical bull run
Shares of Guangzhou Innogen Pharmaceutical Group soared on their Hong Kong debut, buoyed by strong investor appetite for China’s pharmaceuticals sector, which has enjoyed rising valuations and solid …
Jackson Wang visits popular cha chaan teng in Shenzhen which has outlet at Plaza Singapura
Jackson Wang recently paid a visit to popular cha chaan teng Keming Bing Sat. In a Xiaohongshu (XHS) post on Jan. 21, 2024, the 31-year-old could be seen dining at the cha chaan teng in…
China’s July factory output, retail sales growth slump in blow to economic momentum
China’s factory output growth slumped to an eight month low in July, while retail sales also slowed sharply, reinforcing the challenge confronting policymakers as they strive to shore up an economy in …
China’s new home price declines persist but narrow modestly in major cities
China’s new home prices declined again in July, falling 0.3% on month, but the drop narrowed slightly in major cities, official data showed on Friday, as more local governments rolled out incentives …
China’s favourite ‘ugly’ products celebrated with exhibition
By Nicoco Chan HANGZHOU, China (Reuters) -From sandals inspired by cabbage leaves to a tower of misshapen cat pillows, a new exhibition in Hangzhou is celebrating the weirdest and most aesthetically …
