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China’s big solution is missing a vital ingredient
How Beijing manages the efforts to revive the faltering economy matters for commodity producers like Australia.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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China’s new money man once fixed a crisis. He may need to again
The appointment of Pan Gongshen comes at a delicate time for China. But he is used to solving big problems.
- by Keith Bradsher
Chinese Foreign Ministry scrubs missing minister from its records
Beijing has purged Qin Gang’s name and his meetings with world leaders from its online records.
- by Eryk Bagshaw
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China abandons Xi’s policies as alarm bells start to ring
China is starting to realise that Xi Jinping’s abrupt policy shifts may not have been such good things after all.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Xi Jinping
Evergrande offers an ugly view into China’s property woes
China’s authorities have only two options for dealing with the country’s distressed property sector: They can let it bleed out over time or accept a nasty hit to the economy.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Fast-fashion upstart Temu accuses Shein of bullying suppliers
The Chinese rivals are two of the rising powers in online retail, a growing threat to the likes of H&M and Zara. The lawsuit offers a rare glimpse into the business models of the two secretive companies.
- by Jane Zhang and Katie Arcieri
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Common prosperity? Xi has to redefine China’s goals as economy falters
China’s economic growth rate fell below 1 per cent in the June quarter, and its leaders seem bereft of ideas to reignite growth.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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China’s mistakes could cost Australia dearly
China’s economic authorities have a problem. It is in everyone’s interests, particularly Australia’s, that they find a solution.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
China’s rock star entrepreneur took on Beijing. It led to a $1.3 trillion meltdown
Jack Ma was a darling of China’s entrepreneurial scene, but a decision to roast Beijing in a 20-minute speech three years ago has had catastrophic effects on his empire.
- by Lulu Yilun Chen and Jane Zhang
China’s biggest online travel agency to pay employees $10k to have kids
The offer is the first such initiative by a large private company in China as the country struggles with an ageing population.
- by Casey Hall
China has a big problem, and there is no quick fix
When China suddenly dismantled its lockdowns and other COVID precautions last December, it was expected the economy would spring back to life. It has not worked out that way.
- by Keith Bradsher, Daisuke Wakabayashi and Claire Fu