Chinese economy on shaky ground in first two months of 2025, data shows
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Chinese economy on shaky ground in first two months of 2025, data shows

Firstpost  

Data also showed that unemployment rose, while housing prices continued to fall in most major cities. File image/AFP China’s economy charted an uneven trajectory in the first two months of the year, a slew of key indicators showed Monday, muddying Beijing’s drive to boost flagging consumption. Data from Beijing’s National Bureau of Statistics on Monday offered some positive signs, showing retail sales – a key measure of consumer sentiment – increased four percent year-on-year during January and February combined. “In the first two months, with the sustained effects of macro policies, the national economy maintained the new and positive development,” the NBS said in a statement. - ‘Mixed messages’ - China’s statistics authorities combine many economic indicators for the first two months of the year to account for potential distortions caused by the annual Lunar New Year holiday.

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Tracking China's economy and commodity needs is getting harder
1 week ago

Tracking China's economy and commodity needs is getting harder

The Hindu  

Gavin Maguire Until 2020, commodities traders and economists needed only a handful of data points to gauge the health and direction of China's economy, and the volumes of raw materials needed to fuel the world's largest trading partner and goods producer. Old timers In the good old days, commodity traders needed only a quick glance at China's imports of crude …

Stay vigilant: China’s economic woes could spill over
1 week ago

Stay vigilant: China’s economic woes could spill over

Live Mint  

As a tariff-happy America under Donald Trump puts China’s export-oriented economy on notice with trade barriers, Beijing is doubling down on efforts to stimulate domestic demand. Under it, China’s government has announced dozens of small moves aimed at easing people’s financial burden and pushing fiscally strapped local administrations to clear their dues to businesses. Beijing hopes to sustain last year’s …

China's retail sales, investment pick up pace
1 week, 2 days ago

China's retail sales, investment pick up pace

China Daily  

China's economy continued to recover in the first two months this year as consumption and investment showed improvement, official data showed on Monday, making a steady start for 2025. China's value-added industrial output - a gauge of activity in the manufacturing, mining and utilities sectors - grew by 5.9 percent over the January-February period from a year earlier after a …

China's retail sales, investment pick up pace
1 week, 2 days ago

China's retail sales, investment pick up pace

China Daily  

By Ouyang Shijia | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-03-17 10:00 China's economy continued to recover in the first two months this year as consumption and investment showed improvement, official data showed on Monday, making a steady start for 2025. China's value-added industrial output - a gauge of activity in the manufacturing, mining and utilities sectors - grew by 5.9 percent over …

China economy: Beijing unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite
1 week, 3 days ago

China economy: Beijing unveils plan to boost consumption as Trump tariffs bite

CNN  

Hong Kong CNN — China has announced a wide-ranging “special action plan” to promote domestic spending, in an effort to counter the economic impact of tariffs imposed by US President Donald Trump. The plan builds on Premier Li Qiang’s promise during a major political meeting earlier this month to ensure that the “giant ship of China’s economy” will “sail steadily …

Mint Quick Edit | Deflation is bad news for China’s economy
2 weeks, 1 day ago

Mint Quick Edit | Deflation is bad news for China’s economy

Live Mint  

Even though policymakers in Beijing may be putting up a sanguine show, not all is well with China’s economy. Its latest official data reveals that prices in China fell 0.7% from a year earlier in February, marking the first time in more than a year that the economy is in the grip of deflation. It also makes borrowers wary of …

China struggles to shake off disinflationary pressures as trade threats loom
2 weeks, 3 days ago

China struggles to shake off disinflationary pressures as trade threats loom

Live Mint  

China’s consumer prices nosedived in February, in a sign of stubborn disinflationary pressures, ending a year’s run of tepid price growth and underscoring the challenges policymakers face in stimulating domestic demand as trade tensions intensify. China’s budgetary deficit targets imply a nominal growth target at 4.9% on year, as well as an expected gross domestic product deflator—the broadest measure of …

China Consumer Inflation Drops Below Zero for First Time in Year
2 weeks, 3 days ago

China Consumer Inflation Drops Below Zero for First Time in Year

Live Mint  

-- China’s consumer inflation dropped below zero for the first time in 13 months, a reading skewed by seasonal distortions but also a reminder of persistent deflationary pressures in the economy. A clearer read on China’s inflation trajectory will emerge in March, as investors look for signs that the government’s stimulus is translating into stronger domestic demand. It’s a signal …

China’s exports and imports weaken in Jan-Feb as demand slides amid global trade uncertainty
2 weeks, 5 days ago

China’s exports and imports weaken in Jan-Feb as demand slides amid global trade uncertainty

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — China’s exports rose a less-than-expected 2.3% in January and February from a year earlier while imports fell more than 8% in a slow start to a year dogged by uncertainty over U.S. tariffs and other policies. China’s customs agency typically publishes combined trade data for January and February to avoid any distortion from slowdowns during the week-long …

China slams US tariffs, says its economy is resilient but there are no winners in a trade war
2 weeks, 6 days ago

China slams US tariffs, says its economy is resilient but there are no winners in a trade war

Associated Press  

China will not yield to bullying and its economy can weather higher tariffs imposed by U.S. President Donald Trump and other challenges, the Chinese commerce minister said Thursday, though he added that there are “no winners in a trade war.” Speaking on the sidelines of the annual session of China’s national congress, Wang Wentao reiterated Beijing’s calls for talks. China’s …

China keeps economic growth target at 'around 5%' for 2025 despite US tariffs
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3 weeks ago

China keeps economic growth target at 'around 5%' for 2025 despite US tariffs

Hindustan Times  

China is keeping its economic growth target at “around 5%” for 2025 despite a looming trade war with the United States and other headwinds. The IMF has projected China's economy will grow 4.6% this year, down from 5% in 2024, according to Chinese government statistics. It said China the government would adopt a “more proactive fiscal policy," including an increase …

China eyeing U.S. farm exports for retaliation, report says, as importers rush to beat tariffs
3 weeks, 2 days ago

China eyeing U.S. farm exports for retaliation, report says, as importers rush to beat tariffs

The Hindu  

Chinese manufacturers reported an uptick in orders in February as importers rushed to beat higher U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, as a Chinese state media report said that Beijing was considering ways to retaliate. The Global Times, a newspaper of China's ruling Communist Party, said Monday that Beijing was studying both tariffs and non-tariff moves to counter Trump's …

China eyeing U.S. farm exports for retaliation, report says, as importers rush to beat tariffs
3 weeks, 2 days ago

China eyeing U.S. farm exports for retaliation, report says, as importers rush to beat tariffs

Associated Press  

BANGKOK — Chinese manufacturers reported an uptick in orders in February as importers rushed to beat higher U.S. tariffs imposed by President Donald Trump, as a Chinese state media report said that Beijing was considering ways to retaliate. The Global Times, a newspaper of China’s ruling Communist Party, said Monday that Beijing was studying both tariffs and non-tariff moves to …

China's leaders gather to hash out Trump tariff battle plans
3 weeks, 5 days ago

China's leaders gather to hash out Trump tariff battle plans

Raw Story  

by Peter Catterall and Oliver Hotham China's leadership convenes next week for closed-door meetings to hammer out plans to shield the ailing economy from tariffs and trade threats from U.S. President Donald Trump. Ahead of the meeting, Chinese President Xi Jinping admitted the country's economy was facing "numerous difficulties", writing in an article set to be published this week in …

Bold steps needed to boost economy
1 month, 1 week ago

Bold steps needed to boost economy

China Daily  

SONG CHEN/CHINA DAILY China's economy has successfully achieved its growth target for 2024 despite facing a challenging domestic and global environment. It is encouraging news for domestic consumption and the global economy, as the world's second-largest economy remains a key driver, contributing about 30 percent to overall global economic growth. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, China's economy grew …

Chinese economy expected to rebound continuously in 2025: economist
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1 month, 2 weeks ago

Chinese economy expected to rebound continuously in 2025: economist

China Daily  

The skyline of Beijing. The Chinese economy is expected to rebound continuously in 2025 despite new variables, an economist said as reported by Chinese financial news outlet Yicai on Sunday. The unprecedented popularity of the domestic cultural and travel consumption market during the Spring Festival holiday and the emergence of DeepSeek AI model have contributed to people's confidence in the …

Even festive spending isn't bringing cheer to sluggish Chinese economy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Even festive spending isn't bringing cheer to sluggish Chinese economy

Firstpost  

Even as China pushes to revive consumer demand, analysts remain skeptical. Citic Securities forecasts a modest 0.3 per cent rise in consumer prices this year, with factory prices not coming up in green, but only narrowing their decline to 1.4 per cent in 2025 People wait to board trains at the Shanghai Hongqiao railway station ahead of the National Day …

Even festive spending isn't bringing cheer to sluggish Chinese economy
1 month, 2 weeks ago

Even festive spending isn't bringing cheer to sluggish Chinese economy

Firstpost  

Even as China pushes to revive consumer demand, analysts remain skeptical. Citic Securities forecasts a modest 0.3 per cent rise in consumer prices this year, with factory prices not coming up in green, but only narrowing their decline to 1.4 per cent in 2025 People wait to board trains at the Shanghai Hongqiao railway station ahead of the National Day …

CPI growth accelerates on holiday spending
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CPI growth accelerates on holiday spending

China Daily  

China's economy is showing fresh signs of recovery as consumer inflation accelerated in January due to the influence of the Spring Festival holiday, official data showed on Sunday, pointing to a gradual recovery in domestic demand. Feng said the recovery in market demand has yet to provide strong support for industrial products price growth, noting that the "timing of the …

CPI growth accelerates on holiday spending
1 month, 2 weeks ago

CPI growth accelerates on holiday spending

China Daily  

China's economy is showing fresh signs of recovery as consumer inflation accelerated in January due to the influence of the Spring Festival holiday, official data showed on Sunday, pointing to a gradual recovery in domestic demand. Feng said the recovery in market demand has yet to provide strong support for industrial products price growth, noting that the "timing of the …

China's home prices, sales fall further in January: Report
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's home prices, sales fall further in January: Report

Hindustan Times  

China's sales of new housing and prices for existing residential units both continued to decline in January, a leading real estate research institute said on Saturday. The value of property sales by the top 100 real-estate developers in China was down almost 17% in January on year The average price per square meter for existing residential properties was down just …

China's Xi strikes bullish tone in speech to mark Lunar New Year
1 month, 3 weeks ago

China's Xi strikes bullish tone in speech to mark Lunar New Year

Raw Story  

Chinese leader Xi Jinping struck a bullish tone during a speech on Monday ahead of Lunar New Year, after acknowledging "complex and severe situations" in recent months. "Over the past year, in the face of complex and severe situations, we have responded to events with composure, implemented measures comprehensively, overcome difficulties and pushed each other to forge ahead," Xi said. …

Have Trump’s tariff threats helped China boost its exports?
2 months ago

Have Trump’s tariff threats helped China boost its exports?

Al Jazeera  

Trump has said he is considering imposing a 10 percent tariff on China from February. It was Trump’s latest trade threat against China, the world’s second-largest economy after the US, and Washington’s biggest geopolitical rival. “While this influx temporarily fuelled China’s trade surplus, the broader trade relationship has been undermined by US policies,” Carlos Lopes, a Chatham House associate fellow …

GDP growth of 5% hits target
2 months, 1 week ago

GDP growth of 5% hits target

China Daily  

CHINA DAILY China's gross domestic product expanded 5 percent in 2024, official data showed on Friday, which is in line with the country's preset target of around 5 percent and provides a solid base for stabilizing the economy this year. Economists said China's economy will likely continue to grow at around 5 percent this year if the government adopts more …

GDP growth of 5% hits target
2 months, 1 week ago

GDP growth of 5% hits target

China Daily  

CHINA DAILY China's gross domestic product expanded 5 percent in 2024, official data showed on Friday, which is in line with the country's preset target of around 5 percent and provides a solid base for stabilizing the economy this year. Economists said China's economy will likely continue to grow at around 5 percent this year if the government adopts more …

China reports robust 2024 growth after wobbles prompt stimulus
2 months, 1 week ago

China reports robust 2024 growth after wobbles prompt stimulus

Live Mint  

SINGAPORE—China said its economy expanded by 5% last year, formally hitting its official growth target in a difficult year that saw officials respond to a sharp summertime deterioration in key indicators with its most aggressive stimulus in years. And it faces a further risk this year with U.S. President-elect Donald Trump’s pledge to impose stiffer tariffs on Chinese imports, which …

China’s economy expands 5% in 2024, hitting target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures
2 months, 1 week ago

China’s economy expands 5% in 2024, hitting target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures

The Hindu  

China's economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2024, slower than the year before but in line with Beijing’s target of “around 5%” growth, helped by strong exports and recent stimulus measures. Exports expanded 7.1% in annual terms, while imports grew 2.3% The world’s second largest economy has struggled with weaker consumer spending and resulting deflationary pressures as its …

China's economy expands 5% in 2024, reaching target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures
2 months, 1 week ago

China's economy expands 5% in 2024, reaching target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures

The Independent  

For free real time breaking news alerts sent straight to your inbox sign up to our breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails Sign up to our free breaking news emails SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy China's economy expanded at a …

China’s economy expands 5% in 2024, hitting target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures
2 months, 1 week ago

China’s economy expands 5% in 2024, hitting target helped by strong exports, stimulus measures

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — China’s economy expanded at a 5% annual pace in 2024, slower than the year before but in line with Beijing’s target of “around 5%” growth, thanks to strong exports and recent stimulus measures. “Particularly, with a package of incremental policies being timely rolled out, public confidence was effectively bolstered and the economy recovered remarkably,” it said. “We …

Trump worry in China: Export hubs Shanghai, Guangdong cut GDP targets over external pressure
2 months, 1 week ago

Trump worry in China: Export hubs Shanghai, Guangdong cut GDP targets over external pressure

Firstpost  

Shanghai and Guangdong, key economic powerhouses, both announced growth targets of “around 5 per cent,” down from the 5.5-6 per cent range set by several central and eastern provinces earlier this week China faces economic challenges as Trump hints at steep tariffs and other challenges. File image/Reuters China’s major exporting hubs have cut their economic growth targets for 2025, citing …

China’s retail investor sours quickly on stocks
2 months, 1 week ago

China’s retail investor sours quickly on stocks

Live Mint  

* Chinese stocks suffered weakest start to new year in a decade * Retail investors sell amid US trade policy uncertainties * Further selling could trigger stampede, hurt economy * Beijing's half-hearted policies lead to investor disillusionment By Samuel Shen and Summer Zhen SHANGHAI/HONG KONG, - Day-trader Lu Delong's optimism for a China stocks rally quickly evaporated in the first …

China’s export boom means Trump tariffs would hit Beijing where it hurts
2 months, 1 week ago

China’s export boom means Trump tariffs would hit Beijing where it hurts

Live Mint  

China’s economy is more dependent on exports than it has been for most of the past two decades, leaving it vulnerable to a new broadside on trade from President-elect Donald Trump. Aside from 2021, when consumers the world over were gorging on Chinese-made home appliances, fitness equipment and computer gear during Covid-19 lockdowns, that would mark trade’s biggest contribution to …

China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom
2 months, 1 week ago

China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom

The Hindu  

China's exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fill orders to beat higher tariffs that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose once he takes office. China's exports are likely to remain strong in the near-term, said Zichun Huang of Capital Economics, as businesses try to “front-run” potentially higher tariffs. Record exports …

China’s exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom
2 months, 1 week ago

China’s exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom

Associated Press  

HONG KONG — China’s exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fill orders to beat higher tariffs that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose once he takes office. With exports outpacing imports, China’s trade surplus grew to $104.84 billion in December, and nearly $1 trillion for the year, at $992.2 billion. …

China’s exports in December up 10.7 per cent, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom
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2 months, 1 week ago

China’s exports in December up 10.7 per cent, beating estimates as higher US tariffs loom

New Indian Express  

HONG KONG: China's exports in December grew at a faster-than-expected pace as factories rushed to fill orders in anticipation of higher tariffs threatened by U.S. President-elect Donald Trump once he takes office. Officials in Beijing reported that the total value of China's imports and exports reached a record 43.85 trillion yuan in 2024, marking a 5% increase from the previous …

China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom
2 months, 1 week ago

China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom

NPR  

China's exports in December up 10.7%, beating estimates as higher U.S. tariffs loom toggle caption AP/CHINATOPIX/AP HONG KONG — China's exports in December grew at a faster pace than expected, as factories rushed to fill orders to beat higher tariffs that U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has threatened to impose once he takes office. Sponsor Message China's exports are likely to …

China inflation hits nine-month low in December
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China inflation hits nine-month low in December

The Hindu  

China narrowly avoided slipping into deflation in December with prices rising at their slowest pace in nine months, official figures showed Thursday, as Beijing struggles to kickstart consumer activity in the world's number two economy. "Recent economic data stabilised but the momentum is not strong enough to generate upward pressure on consumer prices yet," Zhiwei Zhang, chief economist at Pinpoint …

China's CPI up 0.1% in December
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China's CPI up 0.1% in December

China Daily  

By Ouyang Shijia | chinadaily.com.cn | Updated: 2025-01-09 09:30 China's consumer prices increased modestly in December while factory-gate prices saw a slowdown in annual declines, official data showed on Thursday. The country's consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, rose by 0.1 percent year-on-year in December after a 0.2 percent rise in November, the National Bureau of Statistics said. …

China's CPI up 0.1% in December
2 months, 2 weeks ago

China's CPI up 0.1% in December

China Daily  

China's consumer prices increased modestly in December while factory-gate prices saw a slowdown in annual declines, official data showed on Thursday. The country's consumer price index, a main gauge of inflation, rose by 0.1 percent year-on-year in December after a 0.2 percent rise in November, the National Bureau of Statistics said. Within the CPI, food prices dropped 0.5 percent year-on-year …

Trump 2.0 trade risks dampen mood in Asian factories, soften expectations for 2025
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2 months, 3 weeks ago

Trump 2.0 trade risks dampen mood in Asian factories, soften expectations for 2025

Firstpost  

US President-elect Donald Trump will make his return in the White House on January 20. Asia’s factory powerhouses ended 2024 on a soft note as expectations for the new year soured amid growing trade risks from a second Donald Trump presidency and persistently weak Chinese demand. A series of manufacturing purchasing managers’ indexes for December from across the region published …

China Sees Manufacturing Sector Expand At Muted Pace In December
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China Sees Manufacturing Sector Expand At Muted Pace In December

ABP News  

The manufacturing activity in China climbed for the third consecutive month in December, however, the pace remained marginal, an official factory survey showed on Tuesday. However, authorities remain optimistic that fiscal and monetary measures released later in the year would lead to a turnaround in the property market, which has weighed down the broader economy. An improvement in domestic demand …

China’s Services Activity Jumps as Stimulus Boosts Local Demand
2 months, 3 weeks ago

China’s Services Activity Jumps as Stimulus Boosts Local Demand

Live Mint  

China’s services activity expanded at the fastest pace in nine months while the manufacturing sector grew for a third straight month, signaling improving domestic demand after Beijing’s stimulus blitz. “But the boost probably won’t last more than a few quarters, with Trump likely to follow through on his tariff threat next year and persistent structural imbalances still weighing on the …

Prospects for 2025 are visible in the end-of-year haze
2 months, 3 weeks ago

Prospects for 2025 are visible in the end-of-year haze

Live Mint  

Wintry January mornings are known to obscure clear 20/20 vision. With Donald Trump promising to weaponize tariffs and clamp immigrant flows, while mocking climate change and taking an axe to the US’s multilateral commitments, large-scale unpredictability is likely to undergird the next 12 months. One direct outcome of Trump imposing reciprocal tariffs against Indian exports will be a marginal erosion …

Deja vu: Xi Jinping's New Year speech won't tell a new story on economy
3 months ago

Deja vu: Xi Jinping's New Year speech won't tell a new story on economy

Firstpost  

As China faces mounting economic challenges, Xi Jinping’s upcoming speech is unlikely to offer a departure from last year’s promises of recovery and growth Last year, President Xi Jinping addressed China’s economic struggles during his New Year’s Eve speech. Waning power of stimulus China’s economic strength in the past often came from aggressive government stimulus, especially during crises like the …

What a censored speech says about China’s economy
3 months ago

What a censored speech says about China’s economy

Hindustan Times  

At this time of year, many policymakers want to know how fast their economies will grow in the year ahead. In recent days party leaders have promised “extraordinary” efforts to fight China’s slowdown, including a “moderately loose” monetary policy and a “more proactive” fiscal policy. Cut three percentage points from China’s growth—reducing it from about 5% to about 2% for …

US tariffs on China unable to stop China trade growth
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3 months, 1 week ago

US tariffs on China unable to stop China trade growth

China Daily  

Vessels dock at the port of Lianyungang, a pilot FTZ area in Jiangsu province. WANG CHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY US president-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly pledged to impose high tariffs on imports from China, including revoking China’s permanent normal trade relations status, resulting in 32 percent tariff, an additional 10 percent tariff, on the basis of the average 19 percent tariff …

US tariffs on China unable to stop China trade growth
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3 months, 1 week ago

US tariffs on China unable to stop China trade growth

China Daily  

Vessels dock at the port of Lianyungang, a pilot FTZ area in Jiangsu province. WANG CHUN/FOR CHINA DAILY US president-elect Donald Trump has repeatedly pledged to impose high tariffs on imports from China, including revoking China’s permanent normal trade relations status, resulting in 32 percent tariff, an additional 10 percent tariff, on the basis of the average 19 percent tariff …

Chinese economy can brave external risks
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3 months, 1 week ago

Chinese economy can brave external risks

China Daily  

The skyline of Beijing. If the 2021-23 inflation surge in the United States helped Donald Trump's election triumph, his likely tariff wars will penalize world trade and exacerbate bilateral ties with China, again. In setting priorities for its economic policy for 2025, Chinese policymakers emphasize the need to maintain stable growth, employment and commodity prices through steps including higher deficit-to-GDP …

Chinese economy can brave external risks
Trending News
3 months, 1 week ago

Chinese economy can brave external risks

China Daily  

The skyline of Beijing. If the 2021-23 inflation surge in the United States helped Donald Trump's election triumph, his likely tariff wars will penalize world trade and exacerbate bilateral ties with China, again. In setting priorities for its economic policy for 2025, Chinese policymakers emphasize the need to maintain stable growth, employment and commodity prices through steps including higher deficit-to-GDP …

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