Chinese Economy

Gantry cranes stand near shipping containers at Yangshan Port outside of Shanghai, China, February 7, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Go Nakamura/File Photo
China

China Q1 GDP growth beats expectations, but US tariff shock looms large

President Donald Trump has ratcheted up tariffs on Chinese goods to eye-watering levels, prompting Beijing to slap retaliatory duties on US imports that have raised the stakes for the world's...

Signs showing Chuming Meat branding are displayed at a market in Dalian, Liaoning province, China March 26, 2025. Photo: REUTERS/Engen Tham
China

China's murky bankruptcies expose hazards for foreign investors

People walk along a street during morning rush hour near the Financial Street in Beijing, China October 8, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
China

China plans record budget deficit of 4% of GDP in 2025

Employees work on the production line at the Midnight Charm Garment lingerie factory in Guanyun county of Lianyungang, Jiangsu province, China November 25, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Florence L
China

China's 'erotic clothing' capital braces for Trump and e-commerce crackdown

The city skyline is reflected in a pool left on the dry riverbed of the receding Jialing river, China, August 20, 2022. Photo: REUTERS/Thomas Peter/File Photo
China

Some companies change tack in China with no recovery in sight

Headquarters of the People's Bank of China (PBOC), the central bank, is pictured in Beijing, China September 28, 2018. Photo: REUTERS/Jason Lee/File Photo
China

China flags more fiscal stimulus for economy, leaves out key details on size

Employees work at a copper smelter in Yantai, Shandong province, China April 26, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Siyi Liu/File Photo
China

Inside China's bid to build sway over global metals pricing

A woman looks at vegetables displayed at a stall at an outdoor market in Beijing, China January 12, 2024. Photo: REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
China

China's deflationary pressures build in Sept, consumer inflation cools

Staff lower Chinese national flag in front of screens showing the index and stock prices outside Exchange Square, in Hong Kong, China, August 18, 2023. Photo: REUTERS/Tyrone Siu/ File Photo
China

China flags more fiscal stimulus for economy, leaves out key details on size

FILE PHOTO: A Chinese flag flutters outside the China Securities Regulatory Commission (CSRC) building on the Financial Street in Beijing, China February 8, 2024. REUTERS/Florence Lo/File Photo
China

China stands by economic data, says defence spending 'transparent'

The Chinese national flag is seen in front of the financial district Central on the Chinese National Day in Hong Kong, China October 1, 2022. REUTERS/Tyrone Siu
Global Economy

China's upbeat industrial output, retail sales tempered by frail property

Woman holds Chinese Yuan banknotes in this illustration taken May 30, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Analysis

What does a slowing Chinese economy mean to the world?

Woman holds Chinese Yuan banknotes in this illustration taken May 30, 2022. REUTERS/Dado Ruvic/Illustration
Global Economy

Can China get its economic miracle back on track in 2024?