China's economy meets official growth target, but many feel worse off
China's economy grew 5% last year, matching the government's target, but in a lopsided fashion, with many people complaining of worsening living standards as Beijing struggles to transfer its industrial and export gains to consumers.
Trump’s Hint at Deal Making Gives China a Little Breathing Room
US Economy Data Shows Why Trump Is Going After China Trade Deficit
Trump threatens tariffs on China as he looks to strike deals on economy, TikTok

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China is not seeking a trade surplus, vice premier says
'No Winners In A Trade War': Chinese Vice Premier Tells Davos
A top Chinese official warned Tuesday that no country would emerge victorious from a trade war, in a speech to the Davos forum as Donald Trump returned to the White House.
China not pursuing trade surplus, protectionism 'leads nowhere', Ding tells Davos
Chinese Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang will deliver a speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland on Tuesday, making him the first senior leader from China to address global concerns about the country's economic prospects and foreign policy priorities since Donald Trump kicked off his second term as US president.
China Steps Up Support for Country’s Stock Markets
State-owned insurers and mutual funds are expected to play a pivotal role in the process, the China Securities Regulatory Commission and the Ministry of Finance said in a press briefing.
China's Economy Faces Historic Setback Not Seen in Over Half a Century
Beijing hit its GDP growth target of 5 percent in 2024, according to its statistics bureau—but deflationary pressures remain.
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Green growth, high-tech gains and hard truths for China’s economy
China has seen a year of green triumphs and high-tech gains, but how its economy navigates real estate woes, cautious consumers and the return of Trump remains to be seen.
Q&A: 'Vast, Deep Impact' if China Invades Taiwan, Says Author Kerry Brown
Brown highlights the global risk at the heart of the China-Taiwan conflict and asserts U.S. efforts of strategic ambiguity are "the best posture" for stability.
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China’s Economy Report Card for 2024: GDP, Trade, FDI
China’s economy grew 5% in 2024, driven by stimulus measures, strong exports, and high-tech investment, despite challenges like weak domestic demand and demographic pressures. Structural reforms and targeted policies are essential for sustaining growth ...
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China's Economy Seen Slowing Further In 2024: AFP Survey
"But do not let that achievement fool you. Under the hood, the economy's engine is struggling to get into gear," he warned. However, Francois Chimits from the Mercator Institute for China Studies said the figure should be regarded with some scepticism as ...
China’s population falls for a third straight year, posing challenges for its government and economy
China’s population has fallen for the third straight year, pointing to further demographic challenges for the world’s second most populous nation that is now facing both an aging population and an emerging shortage of working age people able to support their elders.
ETMarkets Smart Talk: 2025 - A challenging year ahead for equity markets, says Harshad Patwardhan
Everything put together, yes. So, 2025, I would imagine, will be a difficult year, particularly compared to the four post-pandemic years we’ve had.
Australian Dollar moves sideways as traders await clarity on Trump's tariff plans
The Australian Dollar strengthened as President Trump's revised tariffs on China turned out to be significantly smaller than initially anticipated. The S&P/ASX 200 Index declined, driven by a drop in mining stocks as weaker commodity prices put pressure on the sector.