Economy
China seeks to boost private sector amid slowdown fears
State Council wants more coordinated policies and good corporate finance
Climate Change
Sichuan's rolling blackouts pose litmus test for China economy
Facing heat wave and drought, inland province scrambles to ensure power supply
The Nikkei View
China should not hesitate on needed economic stimulus
Risk of deflation rising as demand stagnates amid property slump
Economy
ADB trims 2024 growth outlook for Asia on rate hike effects
Development bank maintains projection for this year
Caixin
As China property crisis deepens, price falls spark delisting fear
Lack of access to equity capital limits financing and sullies reputations
Property
China's existing-home prices back in free fall as sellers rush in
Cooling post-COVID economic recovery fails to lure buyers into market
Economy
Real estate and job worries slow China's economy
Uncertain consumers shift to saving as private-sector profits slump
Economy
China GDP up 6.3% in Q2, falling short of projections
Youth unemployment rises to record high amid tepid domestic demand
Travel & Leisure
Uzbekistan built a $580 million tourist draw, but will they come?
Poor transport, medical services key hurdles for ambitious travel strategy
Economy
China should add $180bn to deficit for stimulus: state think tank
CASS proposes consumer vouchers, developer support, rate cuts
Trade
China no longer top exporter to U.S. as trade rift widens
Mexico and Canada take over amid tariffs and 'friendshoring'
Supply Chain
Germany lists grievances, seeks cooperation in first China strategy
Chinese embassy says challenges Berlin faces are not Beijing's doing
Trade
China exports slump 12.4% in June amid weak external demand
Imports also drop 6.8% as domestic consumption slows
Caixin
Hong Kong confident of smoothly receiving cross-border audits
Accounting regulator says handling of mainland documents to be 'greatly shortened'
Opinion
China is drifting toward a deflation trap
Japan offers lessons on importance of not delaying intervention
International relations
China woos Papua New Guinea with free trade push
Beijing leverages frustrations over economic ties with U.S., Australia
Commodities
China joins global hunt to diversify mineral supplies: IEA
Dominance in refining, processing makes it strong competitor for mining assets
Opinion
China's economic recovery is on track
Other sectors are offsetting weakness in exports and real estate
International relations
G7 to enlist G20 in helping keep tabs on developing-nation debt
Concerns over increased Chinese lending prompt push for greater transparency
Inflation
China consumer prices stagnate, raising fears of deflation
Weak demand leaves CPI flat while inflation expectations hit record low
Caixin
China's SAIC seeks site for electric car factory in Europe
State-owned automaker also wants partners in India to raise capacity
Economy
Asia's central banks go easy as West ramps up inflation fight
Weak China demand triggers what some call a 'decoupling' in Asia monetary policy
Politics
White House hopeful DeSantis favors revoking China trade status
Republican 2024 candidate calls Beijing 'No. 1 geopolitical threat' to U.S.
Comment
Biden and Trump both exaggerate pain from trade with China
Impact on U.S. jobs seen as less severe than advertised
International relations
Yellen says China visit made 'progress,' vows more communication
Treasury Secretary says U.S. willing to hear Beijing's concerns on targeted actions