Markets
China stock valuations sink to 5-year low, led by finance sector
Price-book ratios slump amid investor doubts over lenders' asset quality
Markets
China suffers first net outflow of funds in 5 years in 2023
Economic stagnation diminishes market's power to retain capital
Currencies
Philippine peso, Malaysian ringgit sink on China's economic woes
Trade ties to No. 2 economy spur rate cut speculation in Australia and Thailand
China debt crunch
China lowers bank reserve ratio, boosting stimulus as growth lags
Investors press Beijing to do more to regain confidence
Travel & Leisure
China courts Europe and Southeast Asia with visa-free travel
Relaxed rules show Beijing's priority is economy and hint at its geopolitical strategy
Caixin
Beijing rents fall as economic outlook falters
One-fifth of grade A office buildings vacant, highest rate in nearly 13 years
International relations
Global South on the rise but likely to make world order unpredictable
Pole shift from north to south does not simply translate to a better, more stable world
Economy
How reliable is China's GDP data? 2024 in focus after debatable 2023
Doubts hang over health of Chinese consumers, but not all economists are skeptical
Davos 2024
India ministers sell bullish view at Davos as China's growth falters
South Asian nation has 'already seized the moment,' officials say
Economy
China's over-35s hit age barriers in tough labor market
Midcareer workers snubbed or laid off by struggling companies seeking cheaper hires
Economy
China's dollar-denominated GDP and share of global economy fall
Loss of momentum in Asian powerhouse has worldwide implications
Interview
Saudi Arabia to keep bolstering ties with China: economic chief
Riyadh seen pursuing equidistant relations with all partners
International relations
China eyes defense ties reboot with Australia despite Taiwan tensions
Beijing envoy Xiao suggests Japan injured Australian divers in naval incident
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Economy
China confirms GDP rose 5.2% in 2023 on higher government spending
Result matches Premier Li's early revelation; Beijing reinstates youth jobless figure
Economy
China's population records second straight annual decline
Pace accelerates as dwindling workforce creates vexing policy challenges
Davos 2024
China's Li, at Davos, reveals GDP grew beyond target at 5.2%
Premier eyes investors, does not mention Taiwan election or real estate crisis
Economy
Japan, China and South Korea execs optimistic on economy in 2024
Corporate heads see strong growth despite weakness in China, poll shows
Caixin
Chinese feed giant New Hope navigates downside of boom-bust cycle
Country's No. 3 hog breeder is hurting as prices drop after boosting capacity
Bonds
China 10-year yield near record low on deflation fears
Speculation of easing persists even as medium-term rate kept steady
Your Week in Asia
BYD's Indonesia foray, China GDP, JAXA lunar landing
Your weekly lineup of Asia's biggest business and political events
Society
Chinese are shifting work-life balance toward 'life,' poll shows
Survey reveals more focus on hobbies, less on job skills since pandemic
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Society
In China, deletion of migrant worker film sparks anger
'Working Like This for 30 Years' documentary contradicts Beijing's economic narrative
Caixin
China relaxes visa rules for foreign travelers to boost economy
Beijing wants to encourage more visitors for business, study and tourism
Trade
China's annual exports drop for first time in seven years
Shipments declined 4.6% in 2023 amid sluggish global demand
Automobiles
China's 2023 auto sales grow 12% on overseas demand for EVs
Belgium, Thailand are key destinations for Chinese electric cars