16 h. ago China’s economic focus in 2026: what to expect as leaders prep for major meeting

As the Chinese leadership prepares to set the economic agenda for the year ahead, analysts expect Beijing to mostly maintain this year’s policy tone but say it could tolerate a slightly lower growth target. Chinese leaders will hold a closed-door meeting to discuss next year’s main policy goals during the central economic work conference, which usually takes place in early or mid-December. “To address the demand slump, we expect Beijing to maintain its proactive fiscal policy stance, with a...

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44 h. ago UK film on Hong Kong immigrants; 2026 top travel trends: 7 Lifestyle highlights

We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. British film about Hong Kong immigrants showed grim reality of their new lives Founded in 1982 as an offshoot of Channel 4, Film4 was committed to reinvigorating British cinema by platforming new voices and exploring complex, contemporary subjects. The 1988 immigration drama Soursweet is a prime example. 2. One final...

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44 h. ago Franz Ferdinand’s Hong Kong gig, magic mushroom therapy: 7 Lifestyle highlights

We have selected seven Lifestyle stories from the past seven days that resonated with our readers. If you would like to see more of our reporting, please consider subscribing. 1. British film about Hong Kong immigrants showed grim reality of their new lives Founded in 1982 as an offshoot of Channel 4, Film4 was committed to reinvigorating British cinema by platforming new voices and exploring complex, contemporary subjects. The 1988 immigration drama Soursweet is a prime example. 2. One final...

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64 h. ago Trafigura says growth in China oil demand to hit multiyear low in 2026

Trafigura says growth in China oil demand to hit multiyear low in 2026  Financial Times

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66 h. ago China likely to chase 5% GDP growth in 2026 in bid to end deflation

China likely to chase 5% GDP growth in 2026 in bid to end deflation  Reuters

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68 h. ago CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Three economic flashpoints for 2026

CNBC's The China Connection newsletter: Three economic flashpoints for 2026  CNBC

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3 d. ago [News] Japan Rumored to Curb Photoresist Exports as China Targets 40% Self

[News] Japan Rumored to Curb Photoresist Exports as China Targets 40% Self-Sufficiency by 2026  TrendForce

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3 d. ago China’s finance chief calls for fiscal firepower as Beijing weighs 2026 goals

China’s finance minister has called for a more proactive fiscal policy to boost domestic demand, strengthen industrial security and advance technological self-reliance while mitigating debt risks, as Beijing prepares for one of its most important economic planning meetings of the year. Finance Minister Lan Foan outlined the country’s top fiscal priorities on Tuesday in an editorial published in the People’s Daily, the ruling Communist Party’s flagship newspaper. He stressed the need to support...

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3 d. ago U.S. set to move from containment to tech rivalry with China in 2026

U.S. set to move from containment to tech rivalry with China in 2026 - Jefferies  Investing.com

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4 d. ago China’s Car Sales Surge in November But 2026 Is Looking Shaky

China’s Car Sales Surge in November But 2026 Is Looking Shaky  Bloomberg.com

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4 d. ago Standard Chartered raises China 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.6%

Standard Chartered raises China 2026 GDP growth forecast to 4.6%  MSN

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5 d. ago What’s next for China’s economy in 2026 – and how it plans to tackle challenges

After a turbulent year marked by the trade war and domestic headwinds, China will head into 2026 cautiously as it grapples with structural challenges to growth. Global investors are watching closely to see how Beijing works to shore up confidence, double down on strategic industries and mitigate overcapacity, all while navigating a fast-evolving geopolitical environment. In this explainer, the Post distils forecasts from major investment banks and economists on what to expect in 2026, also the...

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7 d. ago China begins making missteps — Next chapter will be opened in 2026 to forget about coal and gas

China begins making missteps — Next chapter will be opened in 2026 to forget about coal and gas  El Diario 24

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7 d. ago Mercedes Is Killing the EQE Globally — But China Is Getting a New 2026 Model

Mercedes Is Killing the EQE Globally — But China Is Getting a New 2026 Model  Autoblog

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8 d. ago China's Teapots Fire Up Again as Beijing Opens the 2026 Oil Spigot

China's Teapots Fire Up Again as Beijing Opens the 2026 Oil Spigot  Crude Oil Prices Today | OilPrice.com

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8 d. ago China issues first batch of 2026 crude oil import quotas for independent refiners

China issues first batch of 2026 crude oil import quotas for independent refiners  Reuters

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9 d. ago China Cycle 2026: Building An Innovation Driven, Intelligence

China Cycle 2026: Building An Innovation Driven, Intelligence-led Future  PR Newswire

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9 d. ago MERICS China Forecast 2026: High expectations for Chinese innovation, low expectations for relations with US and EU

MERICS China Forecast 2026: High expectations for Chinese innovation, low expectations for relations with US and EU  Mercator Institute for China Studies (MERICS)

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1 week ago Trump may attend Apec in China next year, US treasury chief says

US Treasury Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that Trump may travel to China in November 2026 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, one of four possible in-person meetings between US President Donald Trump and Chinese President Xi Jinping in 2026. Speaking on CNBC shortly before US markets opened, Bessent said the US and China will always be natural rivals, but their relationship is currently in a good place. Addressing a central concern for Trump and his team – rising inflation and the...

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1 week ago Trump eyes possible Xi reunion at Apec as diplomacy shifts into high gear

US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on Tuesday that Donald Trump may travel to China in November 2026 for the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit, one of four possible in-person meetings between the US president and Chinese President Xi Jinping in the coming year. As with many features of the Trump presidency, this level of contact would be unprecedented, matched only by Trump’s four meetings with Xi in 2017 during his first term. Speaking on CNBC shortly before US markets opened,...

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