38 h. ago China’s week of forums a reminder of how quickly things can change

At high-profile gatherings this week, notions of China’s rise and the West’s decline were in vogue – but in today’s world, attitudes change fast.

Politics

53 h. ago Myanmar quake, Panama Canal intervention risk, US fighter jets: SCMP daily highlights

From a massive earthquake to trade war turns and the F-47 jet, here’s a round-up from today’s China and economy coverage.

Events

56 h. ago Will China’s private economy promotion law reassure its private sector?

Will China’s private economy promotion law reassure its private sector?  Brookings Institution

Economics

61 h. ago ‘Outdated’ Trump tariffs threaten ‘global chaos’, says top Chinese economist

Wu Xiaoqiu says rising protectionist sentiment has dealt a severe blow to global economic recovery.

Events

68 h. ago China’s Xi meets international business reps as Beijing turns on the charm

Meeting on Friday comes with many global investors closely following this week’s China Development Forum and the Boao Forum for Asia.

Politics

68 h. ago China’s Xi meets international business reps as Beijing turns up the charm

Meeting on Friday comes with many global investors closely following this week’s China Development Forum and the Boao Forum for Asia.

Politics

68 h. ago China’s Xi urges foreign firms to resist ‘acts that turn back the wheel of history’

Xi’s meeting with business reps on Friday comes as China has taken aim at unilateralism and protectionism while ramping up its charm offensive for foreign investors against the backdrop of two global conferences.

Politics

3 d. ago China’s economy tsar invites EU trade chief to jointly resist tariff threats

China’s economy tsar invites EU trade chief to jointly resist tariff threats  Reuters

Economics

3 d. ago Former officials call for parity, reform in China’s pension system

The current pension structure is too lopsided to provide adequate benefits to those in poorer regions, former banking officials say at Boao Forum.

Politics

3 d. ago China hails untapped Asian partnerships amid protectionism, ‘external changes’

Vice-Premier Ding Xuexiang says at Boao Forum that China can make full use of cooperation mechanisms in the region.

Politics

3 d. ago As Beijing hails untapped Asian partnerships at Boao Forum, Hong Kong vows to do more

‘Backed by the motherland’, Hong Kong’s chief executive vows more integration into nation’s development strategy after vice-premier stresses importance of regional cooperation mechanisms.

Politics

3 d. ago China vice premier pledges more policy support, says economy started 2025 well

China vice premier pledges more policy support, says economy started 2025 well  Reuters

Politics

3 d. ago China’s industrial profits unexpectedly fall in ominous sign for economy

China’s industrial profits unexpectedly fall in ominous sign for economy  South China Morning Post

Economics

3 d. ago China’s Industrial Profits Shrink in Warning Sign for Economy

China’s Industrial Profits Shrink in Warning Sign for Economy  Bloomberg

Events

3 d. ago In China, EU trade chief to play hardball after Trump tariff rebuff

EU officials experienced on China have insisted in planning meetings that no concessions should be made to Beijing.

Politics

3 d. ago China, Europe ‘share same worry’ about unilateralism, can work together: ESM director

In China as part of a finance-focused delegation, director of European Stability Mechanism says the two regions are aligned in bid to stabilise international finance.

Politics

4 d. ago US trade chief, Chinese vice premier express 'candid' concerns on trade tensions

US trade chief, Chinese vice premier express 'candid' concerns on trade tensions  Reuters

Politics

4 d. ago Why Trump’s Venezuela tariff move presents a dilemma for China

Beijing may have to choose between giving up on its closest ally in the Americas or being hit with additional US tariffs, analysts said.

Politics

4 d. ago China mends fences with big tech in consumption, employment push

Beijing is increasingly praising the tech sector as a driver of jobs and economic growth, but platforms may still be closely supervised.

Politics

4 d. ago Global South must lead world economy as US retreats, Boao Forum hears

At annual forum in south China, experts call for developed world to unite and build new economic system as Trump threatens trade.

Politics