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Housing Curbs
The central government said in late 2016 that "Houses are built to be lived in, not for speculation," kicking off a new round of campaign to rein in the soaring prices.
Housing Developers Scurry as Tighter Regulations Squeeze Property Market
Home sales in China have cooled in the face of new government controls, forcing developers to adjust their businesses, but prices remain high
In Depth: The Tide Turns on Hong Kong’s Talent Influx
An ambitious visa program that drew tens of thousands of professionals from the Chinese mainland is now seeing its renewal rates sag, as high costs and job mismatches sour the dream
Business Brief (Sept. 4): U.S. 30-Year Treasury Yield Tops 5%
The U.S. tightens visa waiver policy for nonimmigrants, Hong Kong’s property market sales hit a four-year high
Hong Kong Property Deals Hit Four-Year High on Hopes of Rate Cuts and Buyer Incentives
Lower stamp duty, rising rents and buoyant markets fuel sales surge as Fed rate cut bets grow
Business Brief (Sept. 2): Xi Calls for Establishment of SCO Development Bank
August sales for China’s top 100 property developers remained at record low, international gold prices hit new record
Business Brief (Sept. 1): Xi Meets Modi, Calling for Stronger Strategic Communication
The U.S. tightens export controls on chipmakers in China, China PMIs show modest recovery
Weekend Long Read: China’s Stand-Up Comedy Boom Faces a Reality Check
An industry hothoused by hit TV shows is grappling with growing pains, regulatory scrutiny and the tough business of making money from laughs
Commentary: In Henan, a Labor Mismatch Tests Beijing’s Economic Vision
Beijing wants to become a high-tech manufacturing power, but its universities are churning out unemployable graduates; a turn toward specialized vocational training, modeled on Germany’s system, is the answer
Commentary: To Fuel Its Future, China Must Open Up Services
Beijing’s service industry has grown slowly in recent years, lagging behind historical trends. Now, policymakers are focusing on institutional opening and aligning with international standards to unlock new economic momentum
Commentary: China’s ‘AI+’ Action Plan Aims for a Smart Economy
The State Council’s new road map to 2035 details a three-stage strategy to integrate artificial intelligence across science, industry, consumption, and governance
Business Brief (Aug. 29): Cambricon Warns of Price Risk Amid Chip Frenzy
China outlines its 2035 urbanization and real estate development plan, senior Chinese trade official to meet with U.S. counterparts in Washington
China Pushes Minimum Wage Hikes to Spur Sluggish Consumption
A government-led campaign is accelerating pay rises in many provinces in an effort to lift household incomes and spending, though the size of the increases varies
CX Daily: Chinese Renewables Firms Turn to New Markets, Models as Trade Barriers Rise
China channels more FDI outflows to Belt and Road partners. Shanghai joins Beijing in easing property purchase limits in outer districts.
In Depth: How Wahaha Founder’s Daughter Took Control Amid a Family Squabble
Zong Fuli has pushed a series of corporate reforms to secure her leadership at the company as her half-siblings sue for a share of their father’s fortune
Business Brief (Aug. 27): China Unveils “AI+” Guidelines to Boost Adoption by 2027
Premier Li Qiang highlights service trade liberalization, Trump hopes for China visit this year
Shanghai Mirrors Beijing in Easing Housing Purchase Rules for Outskirts
Relaxing curbs aims to revive weak housing demand and cut glut of unsold homes in city
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