3 d. ago Why mortgage subsidies could be key to getting China’s consumers spending

Why mortgage subsidies could be key to getting China’s consumers spending  South China Morning Post

Economics

8 d. ago Central China Water Towers Provide Stable Water Resources Under Change

Central China Water Towers Provide Stable Water Resources Under Change  eos.org

Politics

8 d. ago China’s yuan to strengthen to 6.85 per US dollar in first quarter of 2026: Morgan Stanley

Morgan Stanley has revised its outlook for the yuan, now forecasting it to strengthen to about 6.85 per US dollar in the first quarter of 2026 from a previous call of 7.05, before weakening slightly to about 7.0 by the end of the year. The bank said it expects China’s “robust” exports through 2026 to 2027 to provide “a steady tailwind to nominal yuan”, with volumes projected to grow 5 to 6 per cent as the recovery in global demand broadens beyond tech and the country’s price competitiveness...

Politics

9 d. ago China ‘instant reply providers’ offer solace by promptly responding to client ventings online

A new profession known as “instant reply providers”, or miao hui shi in Chinese, has trended on mainland social media. For a price, people who do the job offer quick and soothing replies for those who are angry, upset or in need of an emotional outlet. Not only do they respond very quickly, so-called instant reply providers are good listeners and offer emotional support. They can earn as much as 10,000 yuan (US$1,400) a month, according to a report by Guangming Daily. The charges for their...

Politics

9 d. ago China ‘instant reply providers’ offer solace by responding to angry clients online

China ‘instant reply providers’ offer solace by responding to angry clients online  South China Morning Post

Politics

1 week ago China woman, 62, gets pregnant through IVF after death of only child, sparking controversy

A 62-year-old woman in China, who has been pregnant for six months and regards the baby as the return of her deceased son, her only child, has trended on social media, sparking a heated discussion. On a leading mainland social media platform, a woman in Songyuan from Jilin province, in northeastern China, provides regular updates on the pregnancy life of her elder sister, Dahe News reported. The grey-haired expectant mother is pregnant for the second time in her life. In January of 2025, she...

Events

1 week ago China pursues foreign policy of forming partnerships not alliances, FM refutes question of whether China provides security guarantees for ‘global allies’

China pursues foreign policy of forming partnerships not alliances, FM refutes question of whether China provides security guarantees for ‘global allies’  Global Times

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2 w. ago China to provide $9 billion in subsidies for consumer goods trade

China to provide $9 billion in subsidies for consumer goods trade-in  Investing.com

Economics

2 w. ago China Unveils Initial $9 Billion in Consumer Subsidies for 2026

China Unveils Initial $9 Billion in Consumer Subsidies for 2026  Bloomberg.com

Economics