15 h. ago China’s central bank to create ‘more tools’ to shore up economy

The bank also pledged to cut interest rates and keep the yuan stable amid an uncertain global outlook.

Economics

3 d. ago Further tweaks expected to China’s draft private sector promotion law

The proposed law, not passed at this year’s legislative session, is seen as an indicator of Beijing’s commitment to improving the business environment.

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7 d. ago ‘Two sessions’ 2025: how can China get its private sector back on track?

China will need stronger action to ensure a level playing field – as the struggles of its first privately owned high-speed railways show.

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7 d. ago China's central bank ups gold reserves for fourth straight month in February

China's central bank ups gold reserves for fourth straight month in February  Reuters

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8 d. ago Live: China’s chief economic officials lay out growth plans at press conference

Heads of China’s economic planner, finance and commerce ministries, central bank and securities regulator meet the press at sidelines of ‘two sessions’.

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8 d. ago Live: China plans rate cuts, has fiscal tools in reserve for external turmoil

Heads of China’s economic planner, finance and commerce ministries, central bank and securities regulator meet the press at sidelines of ‘two sessions’.

Politics

9 d. ago China’s Xi Jinping makes tech and private sector appeal on ‘two sessions’ sidelines

The president tells Jiangsu deputies that the powerhouse province should lead the way in future industries and regional cooperation.

Politics

1 week ago China central bank urged to add policy tools to spur consumption

China central bank urged to add policy tools to spur consumption  Reuters

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1 week ago China’s central bank vows to ease funding pressures on private sector

China’s central bank vows to ease funding pressures on private sector  South China Morning Post

Economics

2 w. ago Communist Party newspapers echo Xi Jinping’s call for promotion of private sector

Editorials in People’s Daily and The Economic Daily ahead of ‘two sessions’ emphasise importance of private enterprises.

Politics

2 w. ago China steps up protections for private sector in updated draft law

Beijing has added a ban on fining private firms without a legal basis to the draft of its new private-economy promotion law.

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3 w. ago China's top legislature to expedite legislation promoting private economy

China's top legislature to expedite legislation promoting private economy  China Daily

Economics

3 w. ago China’s central bank vows to enhance yuan amid looming risks from strong US dollar

Adjustment of daily fixing seen as one way to resist depreciation pressure.

Events

3 w. ago China’s central bank vows to enhance yuan amid risks from strong US dollar

China’s central bank vows to enhance yuan amid risks from strong US dollar  South China Morning Post

Events

3 w. ago China's central bank pledges financial support for private economy

China's central bank pledges financial support for private economy  Reuters

Economics

3 w. ago China central bank vows measures to support real estate sector

China central bank vows measures to support real estate sector  Reuters

Politics

3 w. ago Chinese media echoes Xi’s speech on private sector with flurry of editorials

Soon after the Chinese president openly backed the country’s private firms, state news outlets followed suit with numerous commentaries.

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3 w. ago In Saudi Arabia, China’s central bank governor pushes for a new global financial consensus

China’s central bank governor has offered to deepen financial ties with emerging economies and help them gain a greater voice in the IMF.

Economics

3 w. ago Beijing’s schmoozing of China’s private sector a strategic move, analysts say

Central leadership seen shifting ‘from rectification to revitalisation’ after years of economic slowdown, regulatory tightening.

Politics

3 w. ago China follows up fast on Xi’s pledge for private sector support

Only a day after President Xi Jinping vowed to back China’s private sector at a meeting with entrepreneurs, policies are being rolled out.

Politics