China’s customs authorities have denied reports that they plan to go slow on inspections of imported coal, potentially leading to fewer imports.
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China’s property slump persists as stimulus struggles to stabilise sector
China’s property slump persisted in February, with official figures on Monday showing declines in prices, investment and sales, as government measures and promises of more stimulus did little to boost …
China property investment falls 9.8% in Jan-Feb y/y
Property investment in China fell 9.8% in the first two months of 2025 from the same period a year earlier, after tumbling 10.6% in 2024, official data showed on Monday.
China Home Prices Fall at Faster Pace Despite Revival Effort
China’s new-home prices fell at a quicker pace in February, worsening for the first time in six months despite the country’s latest efforts to prop up the market.
China Property Market Data Sends Mixed Signals — Update
China’s latest property market data showed some tentative signs of recovery, with home sales and investment improving slightly but prices staying in decline, suggesting continued pressure as Beijing …
China’s new home prices decline in Feb as govt’s stimulus efforts fall flat
China’s new home prices fell in February, official data showed on Monday, as government measures and promises of more stimulus did little to boost demand in the crisis-stricken sector.
China home prices drop faster despite revival efforts
New-home prices in 70 cities, excluding state-subsidized housing, dropped 0.14% from January, when they slid 0.07%, National Bureau of Statistics figures showed Monday. Values of used homes fell 0.34% …
China unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite
China has announced a wide-ranging “special action plan” to promote domestic spending, in an effort to counter the economic impact of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump.
China consumption picks up in relief for economy hit by tariffs
Retail sales increased 4 per cent in January-February from the same period a year earlier. Read more at straitstimes.com.
Still searching for COVID-19 origins five years after ‘Proximal Origin’ paper tried to end debate
More and more evidence points to the Wuhan lab as the origin of COVID-19, but answers are elusive, and a look at the issue without the filter of politics is rarer yet. The new Trump…
China Plans for Global CEOs to Meet Xi in Beijing Next Week
Global CEOs including Qualcomm Inc.’s Cristiano Amon and Saudi Aramco’s Amin Nasser will travel to Beijing for an annual gathering of top executives, people familiar with the matter say, with some …
UK energy minister pushes Chinese officials on emissions, human rights in Beijing
The energy minister also plans to invite Chinese counterparts to London later this year to renew formal climate dialogue between the countries, as the UK looks to play a leading role in global coopera …
China Jan-Feb crude steel output down 1.5 % on yr – stats bureau
China produced 166.3 million metric tons of crude steel in January-February, down 1.5 % on the year, the statistics bureau said on Monday. The January-February volume compares with 75.97 million …
