The Chinese Economy
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Japanese companies are retreating from China at a record pace, with the number of firms falling to a historic low of 10,118 as of June, down 22% from June 2024
Japanese companies are retreating from China at a record pace, with the number of firms falling to a historic low of 10,118 as of June, down 22% from June 2024. This marks the lowest level since Teiko
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China's economic shift from land-driven growth to consumption-tied revenue begins at city level, with JD.com mall opening in Suzhou
Beijing is replacing land-driven growth with revenue tied to consumption. As a concrete example of this shift, a JD.com mall opened for trial operation on October 1 in Suzhou, China.
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Hong Kong Stocks Slump Most Since March, Leading Losses in Asia
Hong Kong's stock benchmark led losses in Asia as trading resumed after a holiday, pressured by a surge in US yields and disappointment over China’s latest stimulus measures.
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China's Two-Speed Economy Creates Divergence: Stocks and Bond Yields Hit Over 1-Year Lows This Month While Yuan Powers Higher
China's longstanding two-speed economy is creating ever greater divergence in its financial markets, with stocks and bond yields sinking to more than one-year lows this month while the yuan has powere
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China's September RatingDog Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.1, a five-month high; Services PMI accelerated expansion, but selling prices saw their largest drop in over four years.
China's September RatingDog Manufacturing PMI rose to 52.1, a five-month high; Services PMI accelerated expansion, but selling prices saw their largest drop in over four years.
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China S&P Global Manufacturing PMI 52.1, expected 51.6, previous 51.5, above expectations.
S&P Global Manufacturing PMI: 52.1, expected 51.6, previous 51.5, above expectations Release Time: 2026-09-30 01:45 UTC
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China S&P Global Services PMI 51.6, expected 51.1, prior 51.4, above expectations
S&P Global Services PMI: 51.6, expected 51.1, prior 51.4, above expectations Release Time: 2026-09-30 01:45 UTC
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China S&P Global Composite PMI 50.7, expected 50.1, prior 49.5, above expectations
S&P Global Composite PMI: 50.7, expected 50.1, previous 49.5, above expectations Release Time: 2026-09-30 01:30 UTC
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China's official non-manufacturing PMI was 50.2, above the expected 49.3 and the previous value of 49.
Official Non-Manufacturing PMI: 50.2, expected 49.3, prior 49, above expectations Release Time: 2026-09-30 01:30 UTC
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China's Composite PMI Output Index rose to 50.7% in September, indicating overall expansion in business production and operations.
China's National Bureau of Statistics announced that the Composite PMI Output Index for China in September 2026 was 50.7%, an increase of 1.2 percentage points from the previous month, rising above th
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China's non-manufacturing business activity index rose to 50.2% in September, indicating a significant recovery in economic vitality.
China's National Bureau of Statistics announced that in September 2026, China's Non-Manufacturing Business Activity Index was 50.2%, an increase of 1.2 percentage points from the previous month, indic
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China's official manufacturing PMI for September was 50.1 points, in line with expectations of 50.1 points, up from the previous reading of 49.8 points.
China's official manufacturing PMI for September was 50.1 points, in line with expectations of 50.1 points, up from the previous reading of 49.8 points.
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Citi Recommends Buying China’s 30-Year Bonds on Weak Growth View
Citigroup Inc. is advising investors to buy 30-year Chinese government bonds, expecting lingering weakness in the economy and tapering supply of longer-term debt to boost demand for the paper.
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China's industrial profit growth slows to 4.2% in August, weakest this year
Official data released on Monday showed that China's industrial profits grew 4.2% year-on-year in August, marking the weakest growth this year. For the first eight months of 2026, profits at large ind
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Four of China's seven major appliance makers logged lower profits in H1 2026
The profit decline is attributed to falling domestic demand amid the country's ongoing property slump and challenges in improving overseas profitability. In contrast, Midea and Hisense units saw earni
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Iron Ore Set for Weekly Gain Despite Weak China Steel Demand
Iron ore is headed for a weekly gain after recovering from a sharp decline earlier in the week. This comes even as weak steel demand and shrinking mill margins continue to weigh on the outlook for the
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China's auto sales in August fell 5.1% year-on-year to 2.712 million units.
Global sales of China-made vehicles, including exports, fell 5.1% year-on-year to 2.712 million units in August 2026, according to data from the China Association of Automobile Manufacturers (CAAM). D
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China's top iron and steel industry body has called on domestic mills to rein in production and reduce inventories as oversupply and weak demand weigh on the market.
China's top iron and steel industry body has called on domestic mills to rein in production and reduce inventories as oversupply and weak demand weigh on the market.
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CICC Chief Economist Yanliang Miao reacts to China's August economic activity data and discusses AI's impact on the economy
CICC Chief Economist and former China State Administration of Foreign Exchange (SAFE) official Yanliang Miao reacts to the August economic activity data released by Beijing. He also discusses AI's imp
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China's economy shows signs of weakness as investment slumps
Weakening domestic indicators are adding pressure on policymakers to increase stimulus spending.
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China's infrastructure investment fell by 4.0% year-on-year from January to August, while real estate development investment dropped by 19.9%.
China's National Bureau of Statistics announced on September 15 that infrastructure investment fell by 4.0% year-on-year in the first eight months of the year, while real estate development investment
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China's National Bureau of Statistics: From January to August, real estate development investment decreased by 19.9% year-on-year, and sales of new commercial housing decreased by 13%.
China's National Bureau of Statistics announced on September 15 that from January to August, national real estate development investment totaled 4,797.9 billion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 19.9%.
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China's value-added industrial output for August rose 5.2% year-on-year, accelerating by 0.7 percentage points from the previous month.
China's National Bureau of Statistics reported that in August, the value added of industrial enterprises above designated size increased by 0.54% month-on-month. Among these, the manufacturing sector'
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China's real estate development investment from January to August fell by 19.9% year-on-year, with new housing starts decreasing by 24.8%.
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, China's national real estate development investment from January to August 2026 was 4.7979 trillion yuan, a year-on-year decrease of 19.9%; of
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National Bureau of Statistics of China: In late October, among 50 key production materials in the circulation sphere, prices rose for 17 and fell for 28.
According to data from China's National Bureau of Statistics, compared with mid-October 2026, among the 50 major types of producer goods across 9 categories monitored in the national circulation secto
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Chinese steel industry losses snowball as demand falls and costs rise
The sector faces intensified pressure from economic stagnation-driven demand decline and surging costs, particularly for coal, potentially leading to increased exports and heightened trade tensions.
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Fred Hu, CEO of Primavera Capital, stated that China should take "bolder actions" and focus on fundamentals rather than short-term fluctuations.
Fred Hu, CEO of Primavera Capital, stated that China should take "bolder actions" and focus on fundamentals rather than short-term fluctuations.
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Bloomberg survey shows China's factory activity expanded, but growth slowed for the first time since July.
Bloomberg's survey indicates an expansion in China's factory activity, though the pace slowed for the first time since July. A private survey showed that the RatingDog China Manufacturing Purchasing M
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China's top regulators will address global bankers at a Hong Kong summit this week.
Senior Chinese regulators will address global bankers at a Hong Kong summit this week, offering insights into Beijing's policy priorities. The meeting takes place against a backdrop of uneven economic
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China's October Manufacturing PMI fell to 49.3%, while the Non-Manufacturing PMI and Composite PMI Output Index both dropped below the expansion-contraction threshold.
According to data from the National Bureau of Statistics, China's Manufacturing Purchasing Managers' Index (PMI) was 49.3% in October 2026, a decrease of 0.8 percentage points from the previous month,
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Chinese state-owned oil giants improve profits, gaining more "firepower" to boost energy security
Chinese state-owned oil giants improve profits, gaining more "firepower" to boost energy security
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China's mainland stock market loses $2.4 trillion since May
China's mainland stock market has lost approximately $2.4 trillion in market value since May, as investors increasingly doubt the profitability of Beijing's AI boom. The CSI 300 index, comprising Chin
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J.P. Morgan Asset Management stated that China's macroeconomic economy possesses strong resilience
J.P. Morgan Asset Management stated that China's macroeconomic economy possesses strong resilience, with a complete industrial chain advantage coupled with continuous technological innovation, constan
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Liaoning issued 10-year general local government bonds, with a scale of RMB 14.100 billion, an issue rate of 1.6600%, a marginal multiple of 2.29x, and an expected multiple of 1.66x.
Liaoning issued 10-year general local government bonds, with a scale of RMB 14.100 billion, an issue rate of 1.6600%, a marginal multiple of 2.29x, and an expected multiple of 1.66x.
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China's automobile production reached 23.37 million units, a year-on-year decrease of 4%
Cui Dongshu, Secretary General of the China Passenger Car Association (CPCA), stated in an article that from January to September 2026, China's automobile production reached 23.37 million units, a yea
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Profits of China's industrial firms above a designated size rose 14.4% year-on-year in September, accelerating from August's 4.2% growth
Profits of China's industrial firms above a designated size rose 14.4% year-on-year in September, accelerating from August's 4.2% growth, data from the National Bureau of Statistics showed on Tuesday.
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From January to September, profits of China's high-tech manufacturing enterprises above designated size increased by 52.0% year-on-year
From January to September, profits of China's high-tech manufacturing enterprises above designated size increased by 52.0% year-on-year, 36.5 percentage points higher than that of all industrial enter
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medium, and small enterprises saw year-on-year profit increases of 18.8%, 15.4%, and 8.7%
From January to September, profits of China's industrial enterprises above designated size showed that large, medium, and small enterprises saw year-on-year profit increases of 18.8%, 15.4%, and 8.7%,
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Profits of China's industrial firms above designated size rose 14.4% year-on-year in September, compared to 4.2% in the previous month.
Profits of China's industrial firms above designated size rose 14.4% year-on-year in September, compared to 4.2% in the previous month.
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industrial enterprises above designated size nationwide achieved a total profit of 6,033.74 billion yuan, a year-on-year increase of 15.5%
According to data from China's National Bureau of Statistics, from January to September 2026, industrial enterprises above designated size nationwide achieved a total profit of 6,033.74 billion yuan,
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Zhuhai Huafa Group Co., one of China’s largest local government-owned conglomerates, is experiencing a record selloff in its offshore bonds. This plunge, marking its biggest daily drop, is attributed to the country’s prolonged property crisis, which is raising credit risks for the company.
Zhuhai Huafa Group Co., one of China’s largest local government-owned conglomerates, is experiencing a record selloff in its offshore bonds. This plunge, marking its biggest daily drop, is attributed
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Morgan Stanley sees further China stock downside before bottom, citing weak macroeconomic and consumption momentum.
Morgan Stanley sees further China stock downside before bottom, citing weak macroeconomic and consumption momentum.
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Major Hong Kong property developers are shifting their investment focus in mainland China from residential projects to commercial assets
Major Hong Kong property developers are shifting their investment focus in mainland China from residential projects to commercial assets, including hotels, in response to weak residential sales and fe
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According to the Financial Times, several luxury goods groups have seen their combined market capitalization shrink by €250 billion as Chinese consumer demand weakens. China's economic slowdown and a cooling global stock market are exacerbating the downturn in the European luxury sector.
According to the Financial Times, several luxury goods groups have seen their combined market capitalization shrink by €250 billion as Chinese consumer demand weakens. China's economic slowdown and a
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China's mid-October prices for important means of production in the circulation sector: 22 types rose, 25 types fell.
According to monitoring by the National Bureau of Statistics, in mid-October 2026 compared with late September, among the market prices of 50 important means of production in 9 major categories in the
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European stocks fell for a second consecutive day on Friday, as disappointing earnings from companies such including Kering's Gucci exacerbated concerns about China's economic woes and high oil prices.
European stocks fell for a second consecutive day on Friday, as disappointing earnings from companies such including Kering's Gucci exacerbated concerns about China's economic woes and high oil prices
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The Financial Times analyzed that the Chinese economy may face the risk of "Japanification" due to the bursting of its real estate bubble, repeating Japan's "lost decades," and potentially impacting the economic ambitions of China's leadership.
The Financial Times analyzed that the Chinese economy may face the risk of "Japanification" due to the bursting of its real estate bubble, repeating Japan's "lost decades," and potentially impacting t
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The IMF announced that Africa's GDP growth is projected to surpass China's for the first time in decades, exceeding the worst expectations previously set due to the Iran war.
The IMF announced that Africa's GDP growth is projected to surpass China's for the first time in decades, exceeding the worst expectations previously set due to the Iran war.
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China's Q2 2026 Economic Growth Slows: Policy Focus Shifts to High-Quality Development, Hong Kong Stocks' Resilience Under Scrutiny
In the second quarter of 2026, China's GDP grew by 4.3% year-on-year, lower than the 5.0% in the previous quarter, indicating a slowdown in economic growth. Under the structural contradiction of "strong supply and weak demand," the Chinese government is shifting its policy focus from simply pursuing growth speed to improving growth quality and developing "new productive forces." During the same period, Hong Kong's economy also experienced a growth回调, but its active foreign trade and valuation advantages have kept Hong Kong stocks in the spotlight for some investors amidst market fluctuations. Relevant economic data can be viewed on Svmuu.
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