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China is uninvestable” has been a common refrain within the global investing community in the past few years, particularly among Western-based journalists, analysts and fund managers.
October 18, 2025
China
China deflation eased in September but price declines linger
China’s deflation eased in September, leaving the country on track for the longest streak of economy-wide price declines since market reforms in the late 1970s.
October 15, 2025
China
Bubble risks grow as China’s stock bull run defies economy angst
China’s economy is buckling under the weight of tariffs and a deep-rooted property crisis, yet stocks are extending their bull run — a disconnect that’s stirring doubts on the rally’s staying power.
August 25, 2025
China
China’s economy slows sharply in ominous sign for outlook
China’s economy slowed across the board in July with factory activity and retail sales disappointing, suggesting Donald Trump’s trade war is starting to weigh on the world’s No. 2 economy.
August 15, 2025
Global Economy
Goldman finds China enduring worst wage growth outside Covid
Wages grew 3.9% from a year ago in the second quarter — the lowest reading on record, with the exception of the pandemic years.
July 21, 2025
China
China’s retaliation to EU curbs complicates ties before summit
In a sign of strain in relations, the Chinese government intended to shorten the two-day summit with EU leaders to just a day, Bloomberg News reported last week.
July 07, 2025
Global Economy
Beijing braces for US trade deals that aim to shut out China
China has warned of consequences if its interests are threatened, with foreign minister Wang Yi likely to raise this again on his visit to Europe this week.
July 03, 2025
China
China consumer deflation streak persists as price wars rage
The consumer-price index fell 0.1% in May from a year earlier, the National Bureau of Statistics said Monday.
June 09, 2025
China
China deflation worry deepens among economists after trade truce
Consumer prices will likely increase by just 0.3% in 2025 from a year ago, the lowest projection since Bloomberg began polling the question in 2023 and down from the 0.4% predicted in April.
May 28, 2025
China
China economic rescue plan stalled by wariness over tariffs
Authorities pledged to expand hiring in tech, infrastructure and services, and are rolling out tax breaks, subsidies and training to help firms keep workers and support vulnerable groups.
May 07, 2025