2 h. ago China’s GDP figures, robots riding Shenzhen subway: SCMP daily highlights

Catch up on some of SCMP’s biggest China stories of the day. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. China’s strong GDP figures stoke debate over stimulus as US tariff risks loom China’s economy beat market forecasts to grow 5.2 per cent in the second quarter, but analysts said headwinds would intensify in late 2025. 2. Taiwanese leader said to be planning US ‘stopover’ that’s set to anger Beijing Taiwanese leader William Lai Ching-te is planning a US...

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6 h. ago China’s economy grows by 5.3% in first half despite Trump’s trade war

China’s economy grows by 5.3% in first half despite Trump’s trade war  The Washington Post

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7 h. ago China’s economy grows at a robust pace as trade truce eases pressure from US tariffs

China’s economy grows at a robust pace as trade truce eases pressure from US tariffs  AP News

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10 h. ago China’s economy grows at steady pace despite Trump’s trade war

China’s economy grows at steady pace despite Trump’s trade war  Al Jazeera

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12 h. ago China’s economy grows 5.3% in first half, despite Trump’s trade war

China’s economy grows 5.3% in first half, despite Trump’s trade war  The Washington Post

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13 h. ago China’s Economy Grows 5.2% as Factories Offset Weak Consumption

China’s Economy Grows 5.2% as Factories Offset Weak Consumption  Bloomberg.com

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13 h. ago Developing | China’s economy withstands US tariff war with 5.2% growth in second quarter

Developing | China’s economy withstands US tariff war with 5.2% growth in second quarter  South China Morning Post

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6 d. ago China spins up offshore wind energy as Beijing promotes marine economy

China has ramped up offshore wind energy development, as the form of renewable energy aligns with Beijing’s goals of carbon neutrality, energy security and developing the marine economy to boost economic growth. China added more than 4.4 gigawatts (GW) of offshore wind capacity in the first six months of the year, the same amount it added in all of 2024, according to a report by the non-profit Global Energy Monitor (GEM) on Wednesday. The report said the country was expected to add at least 9GW...

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1 week ago Why President Xi is turning to the ocean for China’s growth – and who benefits?

President Xi Jinping has stressed the need to advance the “high-quality development” of China’s marine economy, highlighting its growing strategic importance during a high-level economic meeting on Tuesday. He also called for stronger policy support to accelerate the sector’s growth. In this explainer, the Post examines why the marine economy matters to the country's overall economic strategy, where government policy is heading, and which sectors stand to benefit. Why does the marine economy...

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1 week ago Why is Xi turning to the ocean for China’s growth – and who benefits?

President Xi Jinping has stressed the need to advance the “high-quality development” of China’s marine economy, highlighting its growing strategic importance during a high-level economic meeting on Tuesday. He also called for stronger policy support to accelerate the sector’s growth. In this explainer, the Post examines why the marine economy matters to the country's overall economic strategy, where government policy is heading, and which sectors stand to benefit. Why does the marine economy...

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