28 h. ago Soybean prices climb on strong domestic demand, China trade hopes

Soybean prices climb on strong domestic demand, China trade hopes  Brownfield Ag News

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35 h. ago China doubles GenAI users, PLA ship near disputed shoal: 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 reports 4.8% quarterly GDP growth, moving closer to annual target China’s economy grew 4.8 per cent year on year in the third quarter of 2025, keeping the country largely on track to achieve its full-year target, but analysts said further policy support is still needed to maintain this stable trajectory and improve domestic demand. 2. China’s...

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44 h. ago China's economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand

China's economic growth slows amid sputtering domestic demand  Yahoo Finance

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4 d. ago IMF chief hopes for easing of US, China tensions to avoid hit to global economy

IMF chief hopes for easing of US, China tensions to avoid hit to global economy  Reuters

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4 d. ago Bessent urges IMF, World Bank to take tougher stance on China's economic practices

Bessent urges IMF, World Bank to take tougher stance on China's economic practices  Reuters

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5 d. ago IMF official urges China to shift fiscal focus away from industrial policy

IMF official urges China to shift fiscal focus away from industrial policy  Reuters

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5 d. ago Alibaba banks on AI to boost Singles’ Day sales on Taobao, Tmall

Alibaba Group Holding is taking advantage of artificial intelligence to turn its online marketplace into a “comprehensive consumption platform”, as the e-commerce giant regains momentum in an extremely competitive market. The company kicked off its annual Singles’ Day event – the world’s largest shopping festival – on Wednesday, riding on the back of strong growth in online shopping and on-demand delivery. Taobao and Tmall, Alibaba’s two domestic e-commerce platforms, are offering 50 billion...

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6 d. ago US, China still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says

US, China still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says  Reuters

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6 d. ago US, China are still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says

US, China are still committed to global debt efforts, IMF strategy chief says  Reuters

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7 d. ago IMF says China must shift growth to domestic demand, resolve property crisis

IMF says China must shift growth to domestic demand, resolve property crisis  Reuters

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7 d. ago IMF says China must work to boost domestic demand, property sector still an issue

IMF says China must work to boost domestic demand, property sector still an issue  Reuters

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7 d. ago Why the IMF raised its China growth forecast even amid the US trade war

Why the IMF raised its China growth forecast even amid the US trade war  South China Morning Post

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8 d. ago Trump's latest China tariff brinkmanship clouds IMF, World Bank meetings

Trump's latest China tariff brinkmanship clouds IMF, World Bank meetings  Reuters

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8 d. ago Trump's reignited trade war with China clouds IMF, World Bank meetings

Trump's reignited trade war with China clouds IMF, World Bank meetings  Reuters

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1 week ago How China is engineering Asia’s rise as the world’s leading EV factory

After years of rapid expansion, Chinese carmaker BYD saw sales fall for the first time in over five years in the third quarter of this year on an annual basis. Amid fierce competition at home, BYD’s vehicle sales in September alone fell by 5.5 per cent year on year. This comes after a 30 per cent profit drop in the second quarter. The company’s sales and profit drops reflect the fortunes of many other Chinese carmakers as domestic demand for electric vehicles slows. But what does this mean for...

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1 week ago China Tourism Surges In 2025 Golden Week, Reflecting Strong Domestic Demand And Cultural Confidence Across Provinces

China Tourism Surges In 2025 Golden Week, Reflecting Strong Domestic Demand And Cultural Confidence Across Provinces  Travel And Tour World

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1 week ago Is it time for China to consider hosting a major UN office, World Bank and IMF headquarters?

Is it time for China to consider hosting a major UN office, World Bank and IMF headquarters?  TRT World

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2 w. ago China retains market growth amid ‘volume to value’ shift – GlobalData

China retains market growth amid ‘volume to value’ shift – GlobalData  Just Auto

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2 w. ago Mooncake sales on the wane as China’s consumers cut back on non

Early sales of mooncakes – a food traditionally distributed among families, workplaces and other social groups to celebrate China’s Mid-Autumn Festival – have softened compared to previous years, another sign the country’s domestic demand has yet to fully reenergise. Packages of mooncakes, typically round baked goods with a variety of dense fillings, are popular gifts during the holiday season, with luxury variants stuffed with premium ingredients like black truffle or Spanish ham serving as...

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3 w. ago China’s factory activity contracts for sixth straight month in September

China’s official gauge of manufacturing activity has stayed in contraction for a sixth consecutive month in September, providing more fuel for calls to step up government support amid persistent external headwinds and weak domestic demand. The manufacturing purchasing managers’ index (PMI) stood at 49.8 in September according to a Tuesday release from the National Bureau of Statistics, higher than August’s reading of 49.4 but falling short of a 50.1 projection from a survey of economists by...

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