Economy

An aerial view of containers and cargo vessels at China's Qingdao port in May last year.
Caixin

Vietnam, Taiwan boost share of shipments to U.S. as China loses out

India, Cambodia also grow as 'low-cost' exporters, eroding Chinese dominance

25 April 2023
Participants in China's private pension program must set up a fund account with a qualified institution, such as a bank, to invest in financial products.
Caixin

China's new private pension scheme draws $2.9bn in contributions

Just under 70% of that amount has been invested so far

24 April 2023
An Industrial and Commercial Bank of China branch in Beijing. Financial institutions have been encourage to increase lending to the manufacturing sector.
Economy

China shelves monetary easing in test of economy's recovery

PBOC holds rates steady amid indications banks are preparing to lend more

21 April 2023
U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai speaks at a media briefing in Tokyo on April 20. The U.S. is working to create the 14-nation Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. (Photo by Natsumi Kawasaki) 
Trade

U.S.-led Pacific trade framework may see results this year: USTR

U.S. Trade Representative Tai says goal is not to decouple from China

20 April 2023
With her trip to New Caledonia and Tuvalu, Australian Foreign Minister Penny Wong will have visited every member of the Pacific Islands Forum.
International relations

Australia foreign minister visits Pacific islands with eye on China

Climate, post-COVID economic recovery on agenda in New Caledonia and Tuvalu

20 April 2023
A construction site in Beijing. China's property sector showed growth in the first quarter for the first time since 2021.
Economy

China's property sector returns to growth after 6 down quarters

All major industries expand in January-March on post-COVID spending

19 April 2023
A crowd gathers at a beach in Mumbai for New Year's celebrations: The United Nations says that by mid-year, India will have nearly 3 million more people than China.
Society

India population to surpass China by nearly 3m in mid-2023: U.N.

Report confirms inevitable change atop global leaderboard as challenges loom

19 April 2023
Many economic migrants congregate at Longhua Station in Shenzhen on April 1 in hopes of finding work. (Photo by Iori Kawate)
Economy

In China's Shenzhen the migrants are back, the jobs aren't

Local government offers temporary lodging to some, but anxiety is growing

18 April 2023
Containers at a port in Shanghai. China's exports unexpectedly surged in March, but analysts have cast doubt on a sustained recovery.
Economy

China GDP picks up pace with 4.5% expansion in Q1

Upbeat data comes after Beijing abandoned zero-COVID policy late last year

18 April 2023
Shanghai is planning more than 100 events in 2023 to solicit foreign investment.
Economy

Chinese cities court foreign investment for post-COVID recovery

Local officials travel abroad to draw capital for flagging economies

18 April 2023
While the U.S., the Netherlands and Japan combined have a near-monopoly in the global chip equipment market, Chinese companies are some of their largest clients.
Caixin

Why China's chip industry still has power despite export curbs

Equipment companies in Japan, Netherlands likely to find ways around sanctions

17 April 2023
A container ship is docked at Tianjin port: China's trade picture is being closely watched in the midst of a stumbling recovery for the world's No. 2 economy.
Trade

China snaps five-month export decline in upbeat sign for economy

Surprise rebound saw stronger demand for electric vehicles and lithium batteries

13 April 2023
Hugo Boss is renewing its push into China with a focus on sustainable materials. (Photo by Yusuke Hinata)
Consumer

L'Oreal, Hugo Boss among luxury brands refocusing on China

Country poised to become world's top high-end consumer market in 2025

13 April 2023
People walk past booths at the third China International Consumer Products Expo, in Haikou, Hainan province, China April 11, 2023. 
Retail

China bets on biggest consumer expo to jolt anemic spending

Hainan island plays host as it challenges Hong Kong for luxury shopping crown

12 April 2023
Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva is prioritizing cooperation with other emerging economies, such as China.
International relations

Brazil's Lula departs for China, seeking deeper economic ties

Trip to meet with Xi includes anticipated new investments and business deals

12 April 2023
A CPTPP roundtable in London in 2020: Negotiations for the U.K.'s accession to the agreement took 21 months. (Photo courtesy of the U.K. Prime Minister's Office)
Opinion

CPTPP members now have to figure out what to do about China

Lessons from U.K. accession set ground for dealing with Beijing and Taipei

11 April 2023
French President Emmanuel Macron, center, inspects a honor guard with Chinese President Xi Jinping, left, in Beijing on April 6.
International relations

Macron meeting offers Xi chance to undercut U.S.-led pressure

Leaders tout economic cooperation deals and common ground on Ukraine

7 April 2023
Some economists are concerned that the recovery in consumption will slow down and hit overall growth this year. 
Economy

China economists expect 5.4% GDP growth in 2023: survey

Outlook upgraded on consumption recovery, exceeding Beijing's 5% target

6 April 2023
Japan plans to actively propose development projects rather than wait for requests.
International relations

Japan turns proactive on development aid to counter China

Tokyo eyes sustained support in targeted countries to boost Indo-Pacific clout

6 April 2023
China dominates the global market for rare-earth materials.
Supply Chain

China weighs export ban for rare-earth magnet tech

Beijing looks to strike back after Washington's chip restrictions

6 April 2023
Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim, left in back row, and Chinese Premier Li Qiang, right in back row, witness the signing of MOUs to enhance trade and economic cooperation in Beijing on April 1. (Photo courtesy of Prime Minister's Office of Malaysia)
South China Sea

Anwar's Beijing trip highlights economic ties, South China Sea

Malaysian PM says country will continue offshore gas exploration in EEZ

5 April 2023
Yasutoshi Nishimura, Japan's trade minister, participated in the Group of Seven online meeting April 4. (Photo courtesy of Japan's Ministry of Economy, Trade and Industry)
Trade

G-7 trade chiefs agree to deter economic coercion, eyeing China

Joint statement opens door to develop new tools for fair and free trade

5 April 2023
A Chinese-built car carrier operated by Sweden's Wallenius Lines loads in Tianjin: Chinese carmakers are ordering their own car carriers to take their vehicles out to the world. (Imaginechina via AP Images)
Opinion

The U.S.-China faceoff is not halting globalization

While the two camps decouple, new links are forming with other countries

5 April 2023
Visitors on Beijing's Qianmen Street. Uncertainty over the Chinese job market has cast a pall over consumer spending.
Economy

China job market sentiment still gloomy post-zero-COVID: poll

Depositors more keen to save than spend, but travel a bright spot

5 April 2023
TSMC founder Morris Chang, right, has publicly declared that he supports U.S. controls on exports of chip technology to China. 
Opinion

U.S. allies are on board for China chip tech controls after all

Sharing of costs has reduced corporate grumbling about lost exports

4 April 2023