China’s middle class is sitting on a mountain of cash, but they’re refusing to spend it. Bank deposits are surging, interest rates are near zero, and yet households are tightening their wallets.
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Canada, China sign pledge in Beijing to deepen financial-sector ties
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne said the Canada-China relationship is at a unique moment in time as he wrapped up a full day of meetings with top Chinese officials on Friday in Beijing.
Canadian finance minister discussed supply chain integrity during meeting in China
April 3 (Reuters) – Canada’s finance minister said on Friday that he discussed supply chain integrity during a meeting with counterparts in China aimed at boosting trade, as Ottawa faces U.S. scrutiny …
Beijing seen as a hub for youth innovation
A news report from chinadaily.com.cn: As part of the efforts to position itself as a global hub for youth innovation and entrepreneurship, Beijing has rolled out a comprehensive policy framework to …
China expands digital yuan programme with 12 new bank operators
BEIJING, April 2 (Reuters) – China’s central bank has expanded its digital yuan programme by adding a dozen additional banks as operators, confirming a Reuters report last month. The 12 new banks …
China Drains Cash From Economy in Rare Pullback During Oil Shock
China’s central bank withdrew cash from its financial system for the first time in a year, a cautious signal that keeps its policy options open as higher oil prices filter through the economy.
Canada’s finance minister visits China as both countries seek to bolster ties
Francois-Philippe Champagne’s four-day trip comes close on the heels of Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s visit to Beijing in January Canada’s finance minister will travel to China for a four-day …
Break weeks in China
Finance Minister FRANÇOIS-PHILIPPE CHAMPAGNE is in Beijing, making money moves with Chinese officials. And he has company — make that companies — with him: Dozens of business leaders are part of the …
Canadian Finance Minister to visit China over April 1-4, China’s finance ministry says
BEIJING, April 1 (Reuters) – China’s Finance Ministry said on Wednesday that Canadian Finance Minister Francois-Philippe Champagne would visit China this week, a trip his office said aimed to build …
Canada’s finance minister aims to shore up support, investment in China
Canada’s finance minister François-Philippe Champagne is in China to continue diversifying trading partners and strengthen the economy. This visit follows that of Prime Minister Mark Carney earlier …
Finance Minister to visit China on trade-diversification mission
Finance Minister François-Philippe Champagne is leading a trade -diversification mission to China this week, expanding on a recent trip to that country by Prime Minister Mark Carney aimed at resetting …
China to maintain appropriately loose monetary policy
BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters) – China’s central bank pledged on Tuesday to maintain appropriately loose monetary policy, while noting growing impacts from changes in the external environment. China’s …
China must balance rising inflation with growth risks, central bank adviser says
BEIJING, March 31 (Reuters) – Imported inflation stemming from the Middle East conflict will put pressure on China’s economy, requiring policymakers to juggle rising inflation alongside slowing growth …