China’s economy grew by about 5.2% in 2023, slightly better than the official target Beijing had set, Premier Li Qiang said Tuesday at the World Economic Forum’s annual meeting in Davos, Switzerland.
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China’s millennial and Gen Z workers are having to lower their economic expectations
Their parents saw decades of significant economic expansion. But today, China’s young workforce faces the prospects of slower economic growth.
China warns Philippines not to ‘play with fire’ over president’s Taiwan remarks
China summoned the ambassador from the Philippines on Tuesday and warned the country “not to play with fire” after President Ferdinand Marcos Jr congratulated Taiwan’s president-elect Lai Ching-te on his election victory.
China not pleased with Lai Ching-te’s win in Taiwan presidential election
Lai Ching-te won a decisive victory Saturday to become Taiwan’s next president after millions of voters cast ballots in national elections. China has in the past called Lai a dangerous separatist because he rejects China’s…
China’s population likely to have dropped at faster rate last year
Photo/Xinhua] The decline in China’s population last year is likely to have exceeded the historic fall recorded in 2022 …
China Unveils Extensive ‘Silver Economy’ Plan to Adapt to Aging Population
A new policy document outlines national measures to address the needs of the world’s second largest economy’s growing elderly demographic.
Dialogue held in Shenzhen promotes civilizational exchange
The second edition of Oriental Civilization Summit Dialogue, co-hosted by the Mencius Foundation and Qufu School of Confucian Classics, was held on Saturday in Shenzhen, South China’s Guangdong …
‘All Chinese crew’: Why ships in Red Sea are displaying affiliations with Beijing
At least nine ships in the Red Sea changed their destination signal to messages like ‘all Chinese crew’ or ‘CHINA’ to try to ward off attacks by the Houthis. Experts say while crew or owners…
China to boost January diesel, jet fuel exports, add to global supply
China’s oil products exports are set to rebound in January as refiners, armed with fresh quotas, boost diesel shipments and jet fuel sales for peak Lunar New Year travel, estimates from traders and …
China Rebukes Singapore for Congratulating Taiwan’s Election Victor
B eijing has reminded Singapore of its “one-China” position on Taiwan in a rare show of public disapproval after the city-state congratulated Vice President Lai Ching-te and the ruling Democratic …
Beijing prepares for 2024 Spring Festival celebration
This year’s celebration in Beijing will prominently feature dragon elements – as 2024 is the Year of the Dragon – and display the city’s distinctive characteristics. The city plans to launch a series of cultural…
JPMorgan says India is its No. 1 market in Asia; investors are unlikely to return to China this year
India is JPMorgan’s top pick in Asia, and one of its favorite markets globally, according to the investment bank’s Asian Equity Strategist Mixo Das.
China Rebukes Singapore for Congratulating New Taiwan Leader
China” position on Taiwan in a rare show of public disapproval after the city-state congratulated Vice President Lai Ching-te and the ruling Democratic Progressive Party for its election win.Most Read …