China economy

While Asia has historically been linked to China, BOS's Lee says that a 'steady decoupling' has been taking place, although completely moving away from the nation will require significant investment.

Deflation and export challenges may prompt China to act decisively, but if delayed could lead to financial stress and a crisis.

The danger for China is deflation could snowball by encouraging households reeling from falling paycheques to cut back on spending

The days of making money in China's property market and from the stock market are gone.

Major meeting reinforced supply-side focus on tech and innovation, as more detailed document likely to follow fleshing out policy.

We should not expect a major set of demand stimulus measures to be announced at the third plenum.

The switch is likely to strain relations with neighbours like Korea, which has its own substantial refining sector.

The official manufacturing purchasing manager index reached 50.4 in April, slightly better than forecasted.

Economists estimate this year’s official budget deficit may be similar or slightly bigger than last year’s.

The Caixin manufacturing purchasing managers’ index fell to 49.5 from 50.6 in September, missing economists’ forecast of 50.8.