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LATEST UPADTES

China’s New Economy Index Hits Five-Month High on Capital Gains

The gauge gained 1.8 points in December to reach 33.4, boosted by capital investment

Jan 02, 2026 17:38 PM

China Posts Record Goods Trade Surplus in Third Quarter

China’s current account surplus reached $198.7 billion in the period, a 26% increase from a year earlier

Jan 02, 2026 14:43 PM

Exclusive: China Zheshang Bank Leadership Reshuffle Amid Oversight Push

The reshuffle reflects a broader policy push in recent years to strengthen party leadership in finance, sources say

Jan 02, 2026 14:07 PM

INTERVIEWS & PROFILES

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Interview: Thailand’s Central Bank Chief on Its Rate Cut, Household Debt and Fintech

Sethaput Suthiwartnarueput also elaborated on the BOT’s efforts to drive innovation and boost the green transition

Dec 30, 2024 14:44 PM

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Interview: Singapore’s Central Bank Chief on Crypto, AI and Battling Inflation

The country has no plans to roll out a retail central bank digital currency at this juncture, says Chia Der Jiun

Dec 23, 2024 14:31 PM

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In Depth: Central Bank Governor Discusses China’s Economy

PBOC chief Yi Gang voices optimism following stabilization of risks, explains policymakers’ thinking in latest financial easing

Oct 14, 2018 16:24 PM

NEWS GRAPHICS

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China’s Sovereign Wealth Fund Posts Strong 2024 Results

CIC’s investment income jumps 41% and net profit rises 30%

Dec 10, 2025 19:27 PM

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Update: China’s Quarterly GDP Growth Slows to 4.8% as Weak Consumption Weighs

Resilient exports help keep the headline figure in line with expectations, cushioning the blow from a deepening property slump and the first drop in fixed-asset investment in five years

Oct 20, 2025 19:31 PM

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Chart of the Day: China Boosts Belt and Road FDI Amid Growing Trade Protectionism

More than a quarter, or $51 billion, of China’s outbound direct investment went to BRI partner countries last year

Aug 27, 2025 20:20 PM

ANALYSIS & COMMENTARY

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Commentary: How a Pension Experiment Could Reshape China’s Gig Economy

By combining platform subsidies with flexible, voluntary enrollment, Meituan is testing a “third way” between traditional employment and independent contracting that could set a crucial precedent for protecting China's fragmented workforce

Jan 02, 2026 16:30 PM

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Opinion: The Economic Logic Behind China’s Credit Amnesty

The central bank is wiping the slate clean for defaults under 10,000 yuan, betting that rehabilitating borrowers will revive domestic demand

Dec 29, 2025 18:14 PM

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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

Dec 25, 2025 15:37 PM

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