5 d. ago Opinion | China’s Politburo swaps emergency economic surgery for preventive care

Opinion | China’s Politburo swaps emergency economic surgery for preventive care  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago China digs in for trade ‘struggles’ as Beijing eyes dual strategy of growth and resilience

After witnessing the effects of a tumultuous trade war with the United States this year, China’s top leaders have issued a directive to fortify the domestic economy against persistent or even heightened trade frictions. Following the annual central economic work conference, which concluded on Thursday and set the agenda for 2026, officials emphasised “better coordinating domestic economic work and international economic and trade struggles”, anchoring a pro-growth strategy for the start of...

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7 d. ago Beijing digs in for trade ‘struggles’, eyes strategy of growth and resilience

Beijing digs in for trade ‘struggles’, eyes strategy of growth and resilience  South China Morning Post

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7 d. ago China Politburo Member Misses Two Key Meetings as Mystery Builds

China Politburo Member Misses Two Key Meetings as Mystery Builds  Bloomberg.com

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8 d. ago China stresses domestic demand after closely watched economic conference

China has pledged to bolster its economy, primarily on the back of domestic demand, and build a robust domestic market to counter external challenges, after a high-level meeting setting the tone for next year’s economic policy. Following the central economic work conference – an annual gathering of the Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party and the State Council, China’s cabinet – a readout by state news agency Xinhua said the country must “strengthen our own capabilities to cope with...

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8 d. ago China sets sights on ‘fully tapping’ domestic market potential after tone

China has pledged to bolster its economy, primarily on the back of domestic demand, and build a robust domestic market to counter external challenges, after a high-level meeting setting the tone for next year’s economic policy. Following the central economic work conference – an annual gathering of the Central Committee of the ruling Communist Party and the State Council, China’s cabinet – a readout by state news agency Xinhua said the country must “strengthen our own capabilities to cope with...

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9 d. ago China Yield Curve Seen Steepening on Politburo Liquidity Support

China Yield Curve Seen Steepening on Politburo Liquidity Support  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago Trump proposes $12B in aid for farmers struggling amid China trade war

Trump proposes $12B in aid for farmers struggling amid China trade war  OregonLive.com

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1 week ago China Politburo Makes Boosting Domestic Demand Top Goal in 2026

China Politburo Makes Boosting Domestic Demand Top Goal in 2026  Bloomberg.com

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1 week ago China’s Politburo says ‘more proactive’ fiscal policy to come in 2026

China has pledged to continue to exert a “more proactive” fiscal policy and “moderately loose” monetary policy next year as it seeks to promote “effective qualitative improvement and reasonable quantitative growth” in its economy. After a meeting of the 24-member Politburo on Monday, the major decision-making body of the ruling Communist Party said the country would “seek progress while maintaining stability and pursue higher quality and greater efficiency in next year’s economic work.” “[We...

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1 week ago China’s Politburo pledges more economic action in 2026 amid trade ‘struggles’

China has pledged to better coordinate its domestic economic work to account for international trade turbulence next year, with a high-level decision-making body calling for the promotion of “effective qualitative improvement and reasonable quantitative growth” in the country’s economy. After a meeting of the ruling Communist Party’s Politburo on Monday, the 24-member body said China would “seek progress while maintaining stability” in next year’s economic work, and continue to exert a “more...

Economics

1 week ago China’s Politburo pledges action to tackle trade ‘struggles’ in 2026

China has pledged to better coordinate its domestic economic work to account for international trade turbulence next year, with a high-level decision-making body calling for the promotion of “effective qualitative improvement and reasonable quantitative growth” in the country’s economy. After a meeting of the ruling Communist Party’s Politburo on Monday, the 24-member body said China would “seek progress while maintaining stability” in next year’s economic work, and continue to exert a “more...

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1 week ago China’s Politburo Vows to Keep Fiscal, Monetary Policy Stances

China’s Politburo Vows to Keep Fiscal, Monetary Policy Stances  Bloomberg.com

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3 w. ago China, France pledge to strengthen economic, financial cooperation

China, France pledge to strengthen economic, financial cooperation  English.gov.cn

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3 w. ago China’s No 3 official Zhao Leji calls for closer New Zealand trade ties

China’s third most senior official and top legislator pledged “sincere” friendship with New Zealand and called for tighter economic links between the two countries during a four-day trip to the Pacific nation. Zhao Leji, chairman of the Standing Committee of the National People’s Congress (NPC), wrapped up his trip to New Zealand on Saturday, the first in two decades by the head of China’s top legislative body. The trip included a meeting with New Zealand Prime Minister Christopher Luxon in...

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4 w. ago UK PM Keir Starmer to visit China in January, Sky News reports

British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will visit China at the end of January, Sky News reported on Thursday, in what would be the first visit to the country by a British leader in seven years. Starmer’s Labour government has made improved relations with Beijing a priority as it seeks foreign investment to make good on its election pledge to upgrade infrastructure and grow Britain’s economy. But the relationship has been bumpy with both countries trading accusations of spying. The prime minister’s...

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