Economy

China's exports to the U.S. dropped off in 2023 as tensions between the two countries spurred shifts in supply chains.
Trade

China set to lose crown as top U.S. exporter after 17 years

Mexico to take lead as 'friendshoring' brings in manufacturing

11 January 2024
Bhutanese people queue up to cast votes in the national elections in Deothang, Bhutan on Jan. 9.
Politics

Bhutan opposition party wins election amid economic challenges

Former PM Tshering Tobgay's People's Democratic Party set to form government

10 January 2024
Taiwan's exports to China declined in 2023 while those to the U.S. and Europe increased.(Photo by Hideaki Ryugen)
Trade

Taiwan's export reliance on Chinese market falls to 21-year low

Mainland's share declines as AI device shipments to U.S. and Europe grow

10 January 2024
People shop during Black Friday sales in Chicago. Older-generation chips are used in everything from consumer electronics to electric vehicles.
Semiconductors

U.S. nervous about 'flood' of older-generation chips from China

Committee urges immediate trade barriers to undermine Beijing's leverage

9 January 2024
Candidates prepare to enter a civil service exam center in Nanjing on Dec. 10. (CFOTO/Future Publishing via Getty Images)
Opinion

Job stability and security are what Chinese youth want now

Renewed fervor for civil service exam underscores plight of private sector

9 January 2024
A Lynas worker walks past sacks of rare earth concentrate waiting to be shipped to Malaysia, at Mount Weld, northeast of Perth, in 2019. Australia is funding rare earth and critical mineral research.
Commodities

Australia funds rare earth research as West seeks China alternatives

Canberra to spend $14m to boost rare earth and critical minerals sectors

8 January 2024
The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and the Financial Services and the Treasury Bureau jointly published a consultation paper for a legislative proposal to regulate issuers of stablecoin on Dec. 27.
Caixin

Hong Kong considers licensing regime for stablecoin issuance

Authorities seek public views on regulatory framework for cryptocurrencies

3 January 2024
Bystanders look at a damaged road on Japan's Noto Peninsula following a deadly earthquake on Jan. 1.
Natural disasters

Asian leaders offer assistance for Japan earthquake response

Marcos, Yoon and more express solidarity as death toll climbs

3 January 2024
Workers hold a Chinese flag at Hambantota port in Sri Lanka on Aug. 16, 2022. Chinese President Xi Jinping wants his country to play a larger role in global affairs through Belt and Road Initiative projects such as this one.
Asia Insight

Sri Lanka's China 'debt trap' fears grow as Beijing keeps investing

New $4.5 bn Sinopec deal comes amid debt restructuring, BRI lending shift

2 January 2024
Shipping containers in Pyeongtaek, South Korea.
Trade

South Korea records its first trade deficit with China in 31 years

Country's overall shortfall narrows in 2023 as exports to U.S. increase

1 January 2024
Chinese President Xi Jinping waves during a military parade marking the 70th anniversary of the People's Republic in this 2019 file photo.
Taiwan tensions

Xi pledges to strengthen economy in 2024, stresses Taiwan unification

Chinese president's New Year's address acknowledges 'headwinds'

31 December 2023
China's economic growth is still seen on track to hit the official target of around 5% this year and Beijing is expected to maintain the target next year.
Economy

China factory contraction deepens, more stimulus on the cards

Shrinkage for third straight month affected by local debt issues, soft global demand

31 December 2023
Orchard Road in Singapore in November: While not as many Chinese tourists or moderate-spending locals are filling the boutiques, luxury brand shoppers have been active. (Photo by Hiroki Endo)
Economy

Singapore's Orchard Road loses Chinese tourists, midrange spenders

Indian visitors surprise local business group by showing up in large numbers

30 December 2023
A jetty for oil tankers is seen in Kyaukpyu, Myanmar. The nation plans to build a deepwater seaport in this township with China's backing.
Myanmar Crisis

Myanmar and China's CITIC to resume stalled deepwater port project

Site envisioned as Beijing's gateway to Indian Ocean under Belt and Road

29 December 2023
A sign at the Belt and Road Summit in Hong Kong in September: The cumulative sum lent or put into equity investments in initiative projects surpassed $1 trillion this year.
Belt and Road

On topic: China's Belt and Road in limbo

A collection of stories to catch up on a hot topic

29 December 2023
A man in Shaanxi province looks at the unfinished building where he bought a home: China's economic outlook will hinge on the property sector.
Opinion

2024 outlook: China's economic gloom to lighten a little bit

Property market stabilization requires faster restructuring of developers' debts

29 December 2023
Taiwan Semiconductor Manufacturing Co. has stepped up investment in such destinations as the U.S. and Europe. (Photo by Shinya Sawai)
Economy

Taiwan investment in China plummets as it soars in U.S. and Germany

Mainland's appeal ebbs amid flagging economy and rising tensions

29 December 2023
China's BYD, the world's second-leading EV maker, is ramping up exports to Europe and Southeast Asia. (Photo by Yumi Okura)
Automobiles

China set to beat Japan to become No. 1 auto exporter

Exports to Russia and Mexico soar while EVs surge in Europe, Southeast Asia

29 December 2023
Lu Lei started his career at the central bank, where he was involved in various initiatives to reshape China's financial system, including state-owned bank reforms, rural financial system shake-ups and studies on yuan convertibility.
Caixin

China appoints Lu Lei as deputy central bank governor

Veteran financial regulator to oversee research and currency bureaus, among others

28 December 2023
President Xi Jinping, center, and other Chinese Communist Party leaders discussed economic priorities for 2024 at the two-day annual Central Economic Work Conference in mid-December. The market speculates that Xi is cautious about government spending measures. (Xinhua/Kyodo)
The Nikkei View

Private-sector vitality is needed to revive China's economy

Xi must not prioritize party dominance over employment and innovation

27 December 2023
Residential towers in Yantai, China: Local government measures, such as lowering mortgage rates, have failed to halt a decline in residential home sales. (FeatureChina via AP Images)
Opinion

2024 outlook: China property market turn requires new growth model

Stronger safety net would encourage consumers to spend more

26 December 2023
Customers shop at a Beijing wholesale market in September. Economists expect weak consumption to weigh on China's economy in 2024.
Economy

China economists expect slower 4.6% growth in 2024

Specialists think the country will achieve this year's target of around 5%

26 December 2023
China had banned imports of grouper from Taiwan since last year, citing the discovery of banned agrichemicals. (Xinhua via Kyodo)
Taiwan elections

China lifts ban on Taiwan fish imports weeks before election

Measure seen as attempt to boost Beijing-friendly Kuomintang

23 December 2023
The yuan surpassed the yen for the first time in a year and 10 months. (Photo by Kosaku Mimura)
Currencies

China's yuan rises to 4th most used currency in global settlements

Share of international payments leapfrogs yen on Russia transactions

23 December 2023
Japan's long post-bubble hangover offers lessens for China. Experts say decisive action, taken in a timely fashion, particularly fiscal spending, is key.
Caixin

China may find cure for stagflation by studying Japan's experience

As Japanese economy rises from slump, China's woes look familiar

22 December 2023