Europe’s trade deficit with China continues to grow, raising difficult questions in Brussels about whether the European Union is offering the kinds of goods China is most willing and able to buy. While Europe remains strong in several high value industries, analysts say
China has confirmed that it has begun issuing its first general licences for the export of rare earth elements, marking a notable shift in how the country manages overseas access to some of the world’s most critical industrial minerals. Beijing said the new
China’s youth unemployment rate has shown signs of easing, offering a measure of relief to policymakers concerned about job prospects for younger workers amid a slowing economy. While the improvement has been modest, officials and economists say it reflects the gradual impact of
China’s economic recovery showed fresh signs of strain in November as two of its main growth drivers consumption and investment lost momentum. New official data has intensified pressure on policymakers to consider stronger stimulus measures, with retail sales growth slowing for a sixth
China has outlined a wide ranging economic blueprint aimed at strengthening domestic resilience while advancing innovation led development. Facing an uncertain global environment, policymakers emphasized that the country is increasingly prepared to rely on the strength of its own market, a shift supported
China has outlined its economic direction for the year ahead after top leaders gathered in Beijing for the annual Central Economic Work Conference, a meeting widely seen as the most important indicator of the country’s policy priorities. Held from Wednesday to Thursday, the
China’s consumer inflation strengthened in November, with official data released on Wednesday showing the Consumer Price Index rising 0.7 percent year on year. The figure marks the highest level recorded since March and represents a noticeable improvement from October, when prices grew at
China is exploring a new and potentially transformative use for its central bank backed digital currency, the e CNY. Authorities in Hunan province have suggested that the digital yuan could help address long standing payment delays that affect multiple industries across the country.
China’s growing capabilities in advanced aviation took another step forward with progress on a high speed jet powered drone that reflects the country’s ambition to strengthen its unmanned aerial systems. The project has drawn attention because it suggests a move toward faster, more
Across China, provincial and municipal governments are unveiling the outlines of their next five-year plans, and one theme appears consistently at the top of every list technology. As local leaders refine their strategic goals for the coming years, many regions are prioritising the
