China debt crunch
China's debt-servicing costs to top $170bn on growing bond issuances
Struggling regional governments cast shadow over country's credit rating
U.S. elections 2024
Biden takes aim at Trump by saying the U.S. is rising, not China
In State of Union address, president calls the American economy the 'envy of the world'
Property
China can't simply let crisis-hit developers fail: economic adviser
Yin Yanlin cites lack of alternatives to real estate's contribution to GDP
Belt and Road
Chinese investment in Asia rose 37% in 2023, led by Indonesia
Report shows construction contracts also up 14%; Philippines, Pakistan among losers
China debt crunch
China work report pledges to tackle local debt, without specifics
Annual document avoids contentious proposal to raise retirement age
China People's Congress
China central banker sees full toolbox as planners vow to hit GDP goal
Top economic officials hold rare joint news conference in attempt to shore up confidence
Transportation
Malaysia revives 'ambitious' high-speed rail plan amid hurdles
China Railway Construction, Hyundai unit among companies showing interest
China People's Congress
China sets GDP growth target of 'around 5%' for 2024
Premier Li says recovery 'not solid enough,' promises jobs and easier market access
China People's Congress
China scraps Premier Li's NPC news conference, breaking tradition
Decision to nix briefing closes one of the few windows on Beijing's thinking
Opinion
Being a 'connector' for China is no longer working for Hong Kong
City needs to rethink economic role to show it can still be relevant
Interview
Turkey's ex-president slams U.S. 'double standards' on Israel, Ukraine
Abdullah Gul says West's policies on conflicts could benefit China
Your Week in Asia
China 'Two Sessions', ASEAN-Australia Summit, Malaysia rate decision
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Bonds
China's record-low yields flash deflationary warning signs
Sluggish prices and population decline raise risk of Japanification
Trade
Chinese e-commerce flood into U.S. raises safety concerns
Senators move to scrap duty-free status of sub-$800 shipments from China
.jpg?width=300&fit=cover&gravity=faces&dpr=2&quality=medium&source=nar-cms&format=auto&height=168)
Opinion
Security is still China's top priority, not the economy
Premier Li Qiang in uncomfortable spot as National People's Congress opens
Economy
China's factory activity contracts for fifth straight month
After Lunar New Year seasonal factors, focus on legislative moves and March figures
Caixin
China intensifies efforts to curb risk in troubled trust sector
New regulatory ratings system switches focus to risk management, how businesses are run
International relations
Cracks in G20 let Russia grow trade with China and India
Western sanctions have failed to hobble Russian economy
Economy
China slips further from high-income status as earnings measure dips
Per capita GNI edges down 0.1% in dollars on economic and yuan weakness
China debt crunch
Chinese sales of bad-loan securities jump 46% in 2023
Real estate slump could lead to prolonged economic stagnation, Japan report warns
Opinion
Taiwan's post-bubble recovery holds lessons for China
Active monetary and industrial policy played key roles in island's turnaround
Interview
Trump could impose universal tariff on Day 1: ex-U.S. trade official
Former USTR chief of staff expects push to end trade deficit with Japan
China debt crunch
China real estate crisis: Banks to lend $18bn for 'white list' projects
Top lenders answer government's call for fresh financing
Caixin
Chinese banks in Guangzhou ease first-home mortgage requirements
Move comes as country ramps up support for troubled property sector
Markets
Shanghai stock index reclaims 3,000 mark in recovery rally
State-backed support underpins eight straight days of gains