Chinese banks hike consumer loan rates in abrupt reversal as bad debt risks mount
China's central bank, the People's Bank of China, declined to comment. Personal consumer loans account for just about 2% of the total credit of...
Xi Showdown With Li Ka-shing Threatens China's Pro-Business Push - Bloomberg.com
The move risks undermining Xi's bid to boost confidence in China's economy, where foreign investment fell to its lowest level in decades last year.
China bank shares rise after $72 billion recapitalisation plan - Reuters
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First Quarter: Beware the End of March... Or Lose Your Ventures - Bloomberg
Bond markets are braced for more than 3%. Bad news out of China ... The Bond Market Is Worried About Inflation Again. 2-year breakevens are...
PBOC Seen Deploying Stimulus Soon on Tariff Risks, Cash Shortage - Bloomberg.com
Economists are almost unanimous the People's Bank of China will cut the reserve requirement ratio in the second quarter, according to the latest...
China central bank injects 800 billion yuan via outright repos in March | Reuters
Investors have closely monitored the People's Bank of China's (PBOC) money market operations in recent months, as tight cash supplies in the bond...
China's biggest state banks to raise $71.6 bln to boost capital | Reuters
Chinese banks' profitability, which has already been under pressure due to the economic slowdown and a prolonged property market crisis, is expected...
Emerging Currencies Steady After China Data With US Tariffs Eyed - Bloomberg
Emerging-market currencies were steady in early trading as signs China's economy is stabilizing offset angst over the next round of US tariffs due...
China's factory activity accelerates in March even as US ramps up tariffs
China's manufacturing activity hit a 12-month high as Beijing introduced a slew of measures to boost the economy.
China Factory Activity Expands Before Expected Trump Tariffs - Bloomberg.com
The PMI figures offer a snapshot of China's economic health before the Trump administration is expected to press ahead with reciprocal tariffs.
China may face sustained capital outflow pressure, top economists warn
China's economic recovery · EconomyChina Economy. China may face sustained capital outflow pressure, top economists warn. Article on social media...
China's factory activity growth at 1-year high, official survey shows - CNBC
China Economy. China's factory activity growth at 1-year high, official survey shows, as stimulus measures kick in. Published Sun, Mar 30 20259:38...
China's manufacturing hits 12-month high, driven by strong orders | Reuters
... China economics at Capital Economics. "But the surveys are still consistent ... China's economy has had a bumpy start this year, with nascent...
China's Manufacturing Growth Accelerates Amidst US-China Trade Tensions
China's manufacturing sector expanded at its fastest pace in a year, according to a Reuters report citing official data. The surge in March coincides with intensifying US-China trade tensions.The official purchasing managers' index (PMI) rose to 50.5, its highest level since March 2024, indicating expansion
Chinese State Banks Face Mounting Loan Losses as Capital Injection Looms
China's largest state-owned banks are grappling with rising bad loans and shrinking profit margins, Nikkei Asia reports. These challenges come as the Chinese government prepares a 500 billion yuan ($69 billion) capital injection to support the banking sector.Executives from China's "big four" state
PBOC Says Internet Users Spreading Rate-Cut Rumors Were Punished - Bloomberg.com
The People's Bank of China said it investigated a 39-year-old woman surnamed Huang and a 42-year-old man surnamed Nie who were suspected of...
China, Japan, S. Korea Renew Free-Trade Call, Vow to Build Ties - Bloomberg
Trade chiefs from China, Japan and South Korea renewed their call for an open, fair flow of goods and pledged to deepen economic ties, a few days...
South Korea, China, Japan agree to promote regional trade as Trump tariffs loom | Reuters
South Korea, China and Japan held their first economic dialogue in five years on Sunday, seeking to facilitate regional trade as the three Asian...
China, Japan and South Korea to strengthen free trade - DW
... Japan FTA negotiations," said South Korean Trade Minister Ahn Duk-geun, referring to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership. The three...
Mexico weighs new tariffs on Chinese imports, stepping up decoupling - Nikkei Asia
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China's week of forums a reminder of how quickly things can change
EconomyChina Economy. China's week of forums a reminder of how quickly things can change. At high-profile gatherings this week, notions of China's...
Ukraine war briefing: Trump sanctions threat on Russian oil buyers could hit China, India
India has surpassed China to become the biggest buyer of seaborne Russian crude oil, which comprised about 35% of India's total crude imports in 2024.
China's non-fossil-fuel power capacity tops 2000GW for first time ever
China energy security · EconomyChina Economy. China's non-fossil-fuel power capacity tops 2,000GW for first time ever. China Electricity Council data...
China will resolutely respond to US reciprocal tariffs, state media says - Reuters
The comments came after China's economy tsar, Vice Premier He Lifeng and the U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer held "candid talks" on trade...
Development of Chinese engine to make C919 truly home-grown 'progressing well'
China's C919 passenger plane · EconomyChina Economy. Development of Chinese engine to make C919 truly home-grown 'progressing well'. Aviation forum...
China's Xi urges global CEOs to protect trade supply chains; UK's 2024 growth revised ...
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'Outdated' Trump tariffs threaten 'global chaos', says top Chinese economist
Wu Xiaoqiu says rising protectionist sentiment has dealt a severe blow to global economic recovery.
Xi Woos Global Business Leaders as Trump Intensifies Trade War - Bloomberg
The meeting aimed to project openness and attract investment, as China's economy faces headwinds from slowing expansion, geopolitical tensions...
