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Stock Rout 2018
The ups and downs of China's 2018 bear market, and Beijing's moves to calm jittery investors.
Caixin View: Stock Jitters Settle, But What Next
Government needs a long-term plan to restore confidence and support the private sector. Key December policy meeting may offer some clues
In Depth: Hong Kong’s Battered Property Market Shows Signs of Life
Soaring rents, falling mortgage rates and a wave of talent-driven immigration are driving a rebound in residential real estate after four years of falling home prices
Commentary: China’s Economic ‘Buffer Period’ Is Still on Shaky Ground
With inflation near zero and housing prices falling, Beijing must stop selling new land and address the debt burden of young consumers to prevent a downward spiral
China Tightens Margin Trading Rules to Cool Stock Market Rally
Minimum margin ratio for financing share purchases is raised to 100% from 80%
Beijing Exchange Ends 2025 on a Tear, but Froth Rattles Outlook
The exchange's nearly 39% surge was powered by IPO fever and policy support — yet early peaks and insider exits cloud its 2026 path
Commentary: The Mighty Yuan Makes a Comeback
A weaker dollar and a hot stock market are driving the currency’s rally. But what matters for exports is not the dollar rate, but the yuan’s value against all trading partners
Commentary: The Disconnect Between China’s GDP and Consumer Sentiment
GDP figures show a booming economy, but a massive contraction in real-estate wealth has left most citizens feeling worse off. The country needs a new metric
China’s Semiconductor M&A Spree Hits Snag on Valuation Clashes
Several high-profile deals have collapsed as listed buyers and unlisted targets are unable to agree on price amid market volatility
China Targets AI-Generated Misinformation, Illegal Stock Tips in New Cleanup
Regulators shut down accounts accused of spreading false information and misleading investors
In Depth: China Unveils More Nuanced Economic Plan for 2026
By highlighting ‘quality and efficiency,’ the Central Economic Work Conference reinforces a move away from the country’s old playbook of debt-fueled investment as it prepares to kick off its 15th Five-Year Plan
Commentary: China’s Roaring Bull Market Is a Two-Speed Rally
Trading volumes are near euphoric peaks, but a deeper look at capital flows and valuations shows a market concentrated in tech stocks, leaving the rest of the economy behind
In Depth: China’s Developers Try to Modernize After Surge in Subpar Homes
Since May, around 40 provinces and cities have issued detailed rules on housing projects, triggering a broad wave of quality-focused upgrades
China Ramps Up Effort to Offload Vast Supply of Unsold Homes
This year’s Central Economic Work Conference has put reducing housing inventories at the heart of its economic agenda for 2026
Cover Story: Trading by Algorithm: Who is Responsible When AI Calls the Shots?
Inside the AI stock-trading contest that exposed the promise — and danger — of letting algorithms chase alpha
JD.com’s Industrial Unit Slides in Hong Kong Trading Debut
Jingdong Industrials opens below IPO price, signaling investor caution amid China tech reset
Hong Kong Home Sales Hit Four-Year High as Buyers Return
Low rates, equity-market gains and new launches fuel a surge in transactions, with small units leading the rebound
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