Retail sales rose by 2.7% in July from a year ago, beating forecasts of 2.6% growth according to a Reuters poll. Industrial production rose by 5.1%, below the poll’s forecast of 5.2%. Within fixed …
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China’s home-price slump deepens in July to new 9-year low
China’s new home prices fell at the fastest pace in nine years in July, official data showed on Thursday, as supportive policies failed to stabilise the market and restore confidence in the struggling …
China’s property investment falls 10.2% y/y in January-July
Property investment in China fell 10.2% in the first seven months from a year earlier, after dropping 10.1% in January-June, even as the government launched a slew of support measures to bolster …
Urea supply tight as China keeps exports low
Global urea supplies are constrained, according to analysts. One of the main reasons for that tightness is the lack of exports from China,
The big cover-up: Shunning the sun has become big business in China
Ultraviolet protection from the sun’s rays has become big business in China. The market for UV protective products surged to 74.2 billion yuan (US$10.3 billion) in 2023 and is expected to hit 95.8 …
Mainland Chinese food brands make inroads in Hong Kong as int’l eateries retreat, researchers says
Mainland Chinese food and beverage brands have gone against the tide to expand in Hong Kong, a research NGO has said, whilst international eateries have scaled down their businesses compared to five …
China new home prices fall for 13th straight month in July
China’s new home prices fell for the 13th straight month in July, official data showed on Thursday, as supportive policies failed to stabilise the market and restore confidence in the struggling …
China’s Home Price Slump Eases After Government Rescue Efforts
China’s home-price downturn abated in July, a sign that the government’s most forceful effort to revive the market is beginning to take hold.
What China’s Commodity Imports Say About Its Economy
China’s energy imports present a mixed picture, with coal and LNG purchases surging while crude oil imports decline, reflecting economic challenges and strategic stockpiling.
China resubmits application to build contested big embassy in London
China has resubmitted plans to build a new large embassy in London, a contested project that could test how the new Labour government handles relations with the world’s second largest economy after …
Fort Campbell soldier accused of selling US military information to China
This defendant sold national defense information to a foreign actor and conspired to corrupt other members of our military,” said U.S. Attorney Henry C. Leventis.
‘Ghost’ railway stations prompt questions on China’s rapid expansion of high-speed network
There are 26 decommissioned high-speed stations scattered across China, abandoned due to their remote locations and low passenger volume.
China’s latest blockbuster casts rare, harsh light on gig economy
One of the biggest movies to hit China’s cinemas this summer tackles several of its biggest economic pain points: an uncertain job market, downward mobility and the hardscrabble life of millions …
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