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A pay rise for government workers sparks anger and envy in China
The government is keeping typically quiet about the pay rise. On social media, however, users have been confirming their pay ...
China’s Central Bank Stops Buying Bonds as Deflation Fears Grip Economy
The unexpected action is intended to tamp down a potential bubble in the bond market fueled by investors shunning riskier ...
China in contact with WHO on respiratory diseases, foreign ministry says
The Chinese foreign ministry said on Friday that it had maintained close communication with the World Health Organization ...
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Does China have the fiscal firepower to rescue its economy?
The likely aim of China’s fiscal push is to bolster the confidence of households, according to Mr Zook. The more of their ...
China's bond market is signaling worry over a possible decades-long economic downturn
China's bond yields have plunged to all-time lows in recent weeks, drawing parallels to Japan's "lost decades," a long period ...
China expands consumer trade-in programme to revive consumer spending
With billions in subsidies, the initiative aims to attract new consumers, but experts are divided on whether it will drive ...
Tibet quake highlights earthquake risk for dams on roof of the world
Tibet's earthquake of magnitude 6.8 that killed 126 and damaged four water reservoirs this week highlights the risks from a ...
China's Economy Faces Disaster as Population Ages
A top Civil Affairs Ministry official stressed new reforms must be rolled out over the next decade to be effective.
Things can only get worse for Britain with Rachel Reeves controlling economy
It’s stating the obvious, of course, but insanity really is the problem if you repeatedly do the same thing expecting a ...
Taiwan FM hails importance of US relationship, says group visits 'contribute to peace and stability'
Days away from President-elect Donald Trump's inauguration, a delegation headed by the Ronald Reagan Presidential Foundation ...
China's central bank suspends treasury bond purchases
The People's Bank of China (PBC) announced on Friday that it has decided to temporarily suspend treasury bond purchases in ...
Can rice cookers and microwaves help save China’s economy?
China is expanding its trade-in programme to include household appliances like rice cookers and microwaves, offering subsidies to stimulate consumer spending. With 81 billion yuan (approximately Rs 95 ...