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China vows more 'flexible' yuan, less property speculation
Dec 16, 2016 (AFP)
China ended a major annual economic meeting Friday with promises to liberalise investment in state-owned sectors, control real estate speculation and improve th...
In China, it's crunch time in 'Santa's workshop'
Dec 15, 2016 (AFP)
With Christmas looming, it's crunch time in the Chinese manufacturing hub of Yiwu, which has earned a reputation as Santa's "real" workshop. In Sun Xudan's arti...
China new bank loans grow modestly in November
Dec 14, 2016 (AFP)
Chinese bank lending grew modestly month-on-month in November, official data showed Wednesday, after being almost halved in October, the latest indication that ...
China says output, retail sales accelerate in November
Dec 13, 2016 (AFP)
China's industrial output and retail sales growth both accelerated in November, government data showed Tuesday, in a sign of stabilisation for the world's secon...
Trump tough talk on China worries US exporters
Dec 13, 2016 (AFP)
President-elect Donald Trump's threat to slap punitive tariffs on Chinese goods is a worry for firms that trade with the country in the US Midwest, a decisive r...
EU agrees tougher trade rules amid China row
Dec 13, 2016 (AFP)
EU member states agreed to beef up trade rules against cheap imports Tuesday as they wage an ongoing battle over China's stronger trade status at the Word Trade...
China brings WTO dispute resolution case against US, EU
Dec 12, 2016 (AFP)
China filed a dispute resolution case with the World Trade Organisation Monday over the so-called "surrogate country" approach used by the United States and the...
China faces battle over market economy status
Dec 11, 2016 (AFP)
China's battle for recognition as a market economy that would help it avoid penalties from key trade partners has been thwarted, as a key clause in Beijing's de...
US hits cheap China washing machines with punitive duties
Dec 09, 2016 (AFP)
Chinese manufacturers are dumping washing machines into the US market at artificially low prices, making them subject to punitive duties of up to 52 percent, th...
China factory-gate inflation hits 5-year high
Dec 09, 2016 (AFP)
Chinese producer prices rose at their fastest pace for five years in November, Beijing said Friday, fuelling hopes that the world's factory can export inflation...
China exports snap losing streak on weaker yuan
Dec 08, 2016 (AFP)
Chinese exports beat expectations in November, a positive sign for the global economy, but analysts warned Thursday of an uncertain outlook as US President-elec...
China imports rise 6.7% on-year in November: govt
Dec 08, 2016 (AFP)
China imports rose a forecast-beating 6.7 percent year-on-year to $152.2 billion in November, government data showed Thursday, in a positive sign for the world'...
China statistics chief says false economic data is a problem
Dec 08, 2016 (AFP)
China's top statistician has accused local officials of "falsifying" economic figures and warned offenders would be severely punished, reflecting growing concer...
Trump misses target with China onslaught: experts
Dec 07, 2016 (AFP)
US President-elect Donald Trump accuses China of keeping its yuan currency artificially low and slapping unfair taxes on American exports. However, analysts say...
Starbucks to add 12,000 cafes globally
Dec 07, 2016 (AFP)
US coffee giant Starbucks outlined plans Wednesday to add 12,000 cafes globally by 2021, including a group of new premium stores that will showcase rare coffees...
China warns against 'irrational' overseas acquisitions
Dec 07, 2016 (AFP)
China has urged domestic companies to avoid "irrational" overseas investments following a record-setting buying spree that has worried authorities about capital...
Egypt, China sign currency swap deal
Dec 06, 2016 (AFP)
The Egyptian and Chinese central banks on Tuesday signed an 18-billion-yuan ($2.6-billion) currency swap agreement which would ease pressure on Cairo's foreign ...
US exports to China rise; total trade deficit widens in October
Dec 06, 2016 (AFP)
The US trade deficit widened in October but remained smaller than a year earlier, and included a big jump in exports to China, especially cars, the Commerce Dep...
Ratings agencies see China slowing down
Dec 05, 2016 (UPI)
As investors watch carefully the balance between oil supply and demand, ratings agencies said the Chinese economy was on pace to moderate in 2017. Twin crashes ...
Amazon testing cashier-free retail store
Dec 05, 2016 (AFP)
Amazon on Monday unveiled a new kind of retail store, with no cashiers. In the concept store in Amazon's hometown of Seattle, Washington, customers can fill the...
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