Chinese economy

Corporate finances have come under pressure as China contends with weak domestic demand and its longest stretch of deflation since 1999.

The world’s second-largest economy, long a cornerstone for global retailers, is yet to recover from the post-Covid-19 slowdown that has made its once label-obsessed shoppers increasingly frugal.

Upmarket brands are scrambling to adjust strategy after being wrongfooted by the rapid downturn in Chinese spending.

As every projection into the next 30 years, many things can go differently, says Natixis' chief economist for Asia Pacific.

The move came shortly after the sovereign fund bought about US$65 million of shares in the nation’s biggest banks this month.

Consumer spending is turning out to be weaker than expected.

The timing of the cut could be due to concerns that credit growth could slump in April.

The country's manufacturing purchasing managers’ index rose to 52.6 last month from 50.1 in January.

At times, it seems that every economic development in China is a precursor to fiscal doom.

China’s 14th five-year plan has eight elements