‘China is slowing’: economic recovery stalls as yuan slips, uncertainty abounds
Waning confidence in China’s economic growth has been spreading, with global investment banks revising down their second quarter sequential growth forecasts ahead of the release of the data later this month.
Super-connector Hong Kong’s ‘best days are ahead’, says HKEX boss Aguzin
The capital markets of Hong Kong and China must continue to open up and welcome foreign investors to participate in the schemes that link them, with the city playing a key role as a ‘super-connector’, financial and government leaders said at an event marking the sixth anniversary of Bond Connect.
The capital markets of Hong Kong and China must continue to open up and welcome foreign investors to participate in the schemes that link them, with the city playing a key role as a ‘super-connector’, financial and government leaders said at an event marking the sixth anniversary of Bond Connect.
Top Chinese banks offer 25-year loans to LGFVs to avert credit crunch
Top banks like ICBC and China Construction Bank are offering LGFVs loans with ultra-long maturities and temporary interest relief to prevent a credit crunch amid growing tension in the US$9 trillion debt market.
Top banks like ICBC and China Construction Bank are offering LGFVs loans with ultra-long maturities and temporary interest relief to prevent a credit crunch amid growing tension in the US$9 trillion debt market.
Hong Kong office rents and rental values expected to decline further, analysts say
Hong Kong’s office rents and rateable values are expected to fall amid high vacancies, new supply, uncertainties around the global economy and downsizing by firms, analysts say.
Hong Kong’s office rents and rateable values are expected to fall amid high vacancies, new supply, uncertainties around the global economy and downsizing by firms, analysts say.
Can deep-sea fishing feed China, or will the haul be too costly?
Some experts say that distant-water mariculture will be able to yield China abundant protein as Beijing pursues dietary diversity to meet growing food demand, but the industry is still in the early stages.
Some experts say that distant-water mariculture will be able to yield China abundant protein as Beijing pursues dietary diversity to meet growing food demand, but the industry is still in the early stages.
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Explainer | From GDP to the yuan: 4 things to look out for in China’s economy in July
China will release its second-quarter gross domestic product data in mid-July, while US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will visit and attention this month will also be on the yuan exchange rate and the possibility of stimulus measures.
China takes aim at energy crisis with massive crude-oil processor
Huge processing vessel undocks as a chorus of calls and suggestions flag energy security pitfalls and seek action from Beijing at a time of internal and external uncertainties.
Huge processing vessel undocks as a chorus of calls and suggestions flag energy security pitfalls and seek action from Beijing at a time of internal and external uncertainties.
With recovery ‘yet to find a stable footing’, China’s factory activity slows
Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 50.5 in June, down from 50.9 in May, data released on Monday showed.
Caixin/S&P Global manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) fell to 50.5 in June, down from 50.9 in May, data released on Monday showed.
‘Cooperation, competition’: China, US to test hard bone issues during Yellen trip
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will begin a four-day visit to China on Thursday, and is set to meet senior officials to ‘work together to address global challenges’.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen will begin a four-day visit to China on Thursday, and is set to meet senior officials to ‘work together to address global challenges’.
As yuan slips to 7-month low, market waits for China central bank’s next move
People’s Bank of China promises ‘comprehensive measures’ to prevent wild swings in the exchange rate as the yuan approaches a key psychological threshold.
People’s Bank of China promises ‘comprehensive measures’ to prevent wild swings in the exchange rate as the yuan approaches a key psychological threshold.
China’s Tesla rivals see sales jump in June, as demand for EVs rebounds
The three main Chinese electric-car makers enjoyed a surge in sales buoyed by pent-up demand after months of lacklustre demand, boding well for an industry vital to the country’s economic recovery.
The three main Chinese electric-car makers enjoyed a surge in sales buoyed by pent-up demand after months of lacklustre demand, boding well for an industry vital to the country’s economic recovery.
French fashion tycoon’s visit shows importance of China’s huge luxury market
Since mainland China dropped all its travel curbs, the heads of the world’s most recognisable luxury brands have been making a beeline there, with French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH, the latest to make a high-profile visit.
Since mainland China dropped all its travel curbs, the heads of the world’s most recognisable luxury brands have been making a beeline there, with French billionaire Bernard Arnault, the chairman and CEO of LVMH, the latest to make a high-profile visit.
Return of mainland tourists lifts Hong Kong retail property segment
Hong Kong’s retail property segment has benefited the most from the return of mainland Chinese tourists to the city, with brands and food and beverage operators snapping up shops in high streets and luxury shopping centres alike, analysts said.
Hong Kong’s retail property segment has benefited the most from the return of mainland Chinese tourists to the city, with brands and food and beverage operators snapping up shops in high streets and luxury shopping centres alike, analysts said.
Pressured from abroad, China tackling ‘bad faith’ trademark rules to protect IP
Chinese officials have proposed to update its Trademark Law in an attempt to improve intellectual property protection, especially for foreign companies and brands, with China eager to attract foreign investment amid its slowing economy.
Chinese officials have proposed to update its Trademark Law in an attempt to improve intellectual property protection, especially for foreign companies and brands, with China eager to attract foreign investment amid its slowing economy.
China’s forex regulatory head named Communist Party chief for central bank
Pan Gongsheng likely to be named PBOC governor next, industry insiders tell the Post, with notice also saying incumbent Yi Gang will step down.
Pan Gongsheng likely to be named PBOC governor next, industry insiders tell the Post, with notice also saying incumbent Yi Gang will step down.
China’s seeds, in an agricultural choke hold, must see breeding advancements
Experts call on Beijing to diversify seed imports, increase collaboration between universities and companies, and employ smarter breeding techniques to enhance food security.
Experts call on Beijing to diversify seed imports, increase collaboration between universities and companies, and employ smarter breeding techniques to enhance food security.
Shanghai district plans to launch investment fund to support local tech firms
The government of Huangpu district, which forms part of Shanghai’s urban core, plans to launch an investment fund to support promising technology firms based in its 20.5 sq km area.
The government of Huangpu district, which forms part of Shanghai’s urban core, plans to launch an investment fund to support promising technology firms based in its 20.5 sq km area.
Will China’s experiment to promote low-carbon living pay off?
Chinese companies and local governments are using incentives to promote low-carbon living, but for the behaviour to become mainstream and align with the nation’s net-zero goal requires a streamlined and scientific approach, analysts say.
Chinese companies and local governments are using incentives to promote low-carbon living, but for the behaviour to become mainstream and align with the nation’s net-zero goal requires a streamlined and scientific approach, analysts say.
What workforce advantages can China leverage as India gets bigger?
China’s labour resources may keep growing until at least 2040, and many retirees are still capable of working – if utilised, they could help offset pressure from an ageing population
China’s labour resources may keep growing until at least 2040, and many retirees are still capable of working – if utilised, they could help offset pressure from an ageing population
From durian to a new cruise ship: 8 takeaways from China’s economy in June
Premier Li Qiang gave the opening address to the World Economic Forum meeting in Tianjin in June, while China’s first home-grown large cruise liner undocked in Shanghai and youth unemployment rose again.
Premier Li Qiang gave the opening address to the World Economic Forum meeting in Tianjin in June, while China’s first home-grown large cruise liner undocked in Shanghai and youth unemployment rose again.
