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China Focus
Xi's third term as president cements effort to consolidate power
Xi won the vote in the National People’s Congress 2,952-0, officially giving him five more years in power.
March 10, 2023
China Focus
China orders biggest regulatory revamp in decades
The drive comes as the US increasingly uses export controls, sanctions and other punitive measures on China
March 07, 2023
US-China trade war
China shakes up technology, data regimes to counter US curbs
The moves should help Beijing better coordinate efforts to catch up with its geopolitical rival in cutting-edge technology.
March 07, 2023
China Focus
China's modest GDP growth target reduces need for more stimulus
China set a modest economic growth target of around 5% for the year.
March 05, 2023
US-China trade war
US confronts China over companies' ties to Russia war effort
The trend is worrying enough that US officials have raised the matter with their Chinese counterparts.
January 25, 2023
Global Economy
China recalibrates its policies: What does that mean?
Just as there has been a rethink on domestic policies, a similar recalibration is underway in external relations.
January 25, 2023
US-China trade war
US-China relationship in a fog of war
With domestic issues still unresolved, the last thing Biden and Xi want is an international crisis to aggravate their problems.
January 05, 2023
China Focus
China: structurally higher risks but timely policy responses can turn it around
It is certainly going to be a bumpy ride in China, but there is reason to be hopeful.
November 30, 2022
Geopolitics
Biden meets Xi as Asia allies look to lower temperature
Any move to calm tensions would be welcomed in Asia
November 14, 2022
China Focus
China plans property rescue as Xi surprises with policy shifts
Developers' outstanding bank loans and trust borrowings due within the next six months can be extended for a year
November 13, 2022