Page 17 - Chinese Economy

China outgrowing 'Factory of the World' tag as reliance on imports dips

One of the broad themes of the past few years is that China's economy is becoming less export-dependent and more tied to domestic consumption

China urgently needs economic reform, says European Chamber

Since a new thrust by Xi Jinping toward opening the economy was set out last year, more has been announced than implemented, the chamber said

China set for record defaults, and downgrades tip more pain

Strains are set to get worse if the trends of credit-rating companies are anything to go by-agencies including Dagong Global Rating. have been downgrading firms by an unprecedented margin

China is quietly setting global standards

A little-noticed effort could be a very big deal

Analysts misread cues as China hosted the best and worst assets in 2018

Stocks, bonds and currency have wrongfooted investors

China plans more economic policy coordination to help curb risks

The financial supervision system will be improved to ensure financial stability and prevent systemic risk

China to deepen supply-side structural reforms in 2018: Media

The government will balance the need to keep economic growth steady with efforts to push reforms and contain risks

China opens financial markets for foreign investors, lifts ownership limits

The plan to ease ownership restrictions comes as Beijing faces mounting pressure from Western governments and business lobbies

Venture firms investing heavily in China's health food start-ups

Local Chinese food brands are gaining popularity as they focus not only on health benefits but quality of production

China will not set target to double GDP from 2021: Party official

It could also give Chinese policymakers more room in theory to press ahead with painful, structural reforms

S&P downgrades China, says rising debt stoking risks

S&P also lowered China's short-term rating to A-1 from A-1+

A macro perspective

Macroeconomic stability with low inflation has been achieved with policy perseverance. Throwing the gains away would not be judicious

China's growth numbers may finally add up... in 2019

China cleaning up environment for statistical work & ensuring there's no interference by officials

Herd of 'grey rhinos' threatens economy in China

The grey rhinos have a common characteristic: A lot of debt and many deals

Chinese billionaires' wealth growth to slow down this year, shows survey

The report forecasts a slower growth pace this year, but still sees substantial gains

Beware China! Indian economy may takeover soon, warns Chinese media

Chinese economy grew to 6.7% in contrast to India's estimated GDP of 7.1% for 2016-17

China to maintain growth momentum in April after robust Q1

But high debt still remains a key risk for the economy

Zhang Bin: The way forward for the Chinese economy

A new engine of economic growth will require upgrading the manufacturing sector

China to cut 500,000 heavy industry jobs to reduce excess capacity

Govt to provide support for laid-off workers to transfer to other jobs, starting own firms or retire

China, the party-corporate complex

This party-corporate complex is only going to expand