China's flagging economy — and Kanye West — give each other a helping hand
The American rapper's unexpected China concert boosted local spending, which the government desperately needs but has ...
China to ramp up policy steps to revive economy but no 'bazooka' stimulus seen
Chinese policymakers will likely step up measures to at least help the economy meet an increasingly challenging growth target ...
China’s war on the Western economy will be devastating
The increasingly dire state of the Chinese economy is driving an unprecedented increase in capital flight. Much of this is ...
China Keeps Benchmark Lending Rates Unchanged
China kept its benchmark lending rates unchanged on Friday, despite growing expectations for a cut after the U.S. Federal ...
Xi Unleashes a Crisis for Millions of China’s Best-Paid Workers
China created a professional class in record time. Now, just as swiftly, many of their dreams are being crushed.
China unexpectedly leaves benchmark lending rates unchanged after Fed's jumbo cut
The People’s Bank of China (PBOC) said it would keep the one-year loan prime rate (LPR) at 3.35%, as well as the five-year ...
China’s economy may be slowing, but Beijing isn’t budging
Despite the challenges, China’s policymakers have seemed unwilling to deploy a stimulus package to jumpstart growth.
Meituan’s 63% Stock Surge Faces Risks in China Consumer Malaise
Meituan’s strategy to focus on lower prices has helped the Chinese food delivery company beat sales targets even as the ...
The Future Creator Economy: Lessons From China's Social Media Success
As social media continues to evolve, understanding the differences between the U.S. and Chinese markets is becoming more ...
China’s ‘Silver Economy’ Is Thriving as Birthrate Plunges
The shrinking population poses threats to growth but has opened opportunities for businesses that serve seniors.
China’s economy softens in August as Beijing continues to grapple with lagging demand
China’s economy softened in August, extending a slowdown in industrial activity and real estate prices as Beijing faces ...
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China raises its retirement age to dull the impact of shrinking, aging economy
China is to gradually raise the retirement age for its workforce next year. The news is met with mixed reaction in the Chinese capital. (Story aired on All Things Considered on Sept. 16, 2024.) ...