Investors expect price pressures to become entrenched in world’s second-largest economy
Unusual diplomatic overture comes as Beijing braces for escalating tensions with new administration
Investors to Beijing: C-, must do better
Currency softens over weakness in world’s second-largest economy and fear of Trump tariffs
Beijing has struggled to stimulate domestic demand in economy
Renminbi under pressure from stronger dollar and concerns about incoming US president’s trade plans
Beijing earmarks $11bn for expanded home appliance trade-in scheme amid concern over weak economic momentum
Eva Dou’s authoritative account of the secretive tech company that has become a flashpoint in US-China relations
Tech giant and biggest EV battery maker say designation as Chinese military companies is a ‘mistake’
CSI 300 down 4.2% this year and currency slides to 15-month low as Donald Trump’s return weighs on markets
China is marshalling its forces for long-term competition against an America that it believes is divided and in decline
Washington’s leverage over countries in the region is waning as China’s influence grows
People’s Bank of China will start to behave more like US Fed in using one main interest rate to steer demand for credit
While Trump threatens punitive tariffs, investors need to understand how much the country has altered in recent years
Trump’s threat of higher duties on Chinese goods raises the stakes for a union proud of its free-trading instincts
President uses new year address to stress support for country’s vulnerable people and reiterate Taiwan stance
Politics and luxury goods weigh on benchmark Cac 40 index
In different ways, the US, Russia and China have all become revisionist powers that are seeking radical change to the status quo
Multilateral lender says greater detail of policies is needed to bolster household and business confidence
Investigation comes just weeks before Biden administration hands over to president-elect Donald Trump
Washington needs to move fast if it wants to find other sources
Key level passed after 10-year debt breached 2% barrier as markets expect further monetary easing
Flexible economies and free markets have kept globalisation going this year
Exports have buoyed economy but are expected to slow sharply if US imposes further levies in 2025
Linking subsidies to intellectual property is the sort of strategic inclusion that fosters mutual benefits
