Category: Economy
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China’s Factory Activity Contracts Slightly in February, Services Stabilize
Read more: China’s Factory Activity Contracts Slightly in February, Services StabilizeMarch 4, 2026 (InvestinChina.asia) — China’s manufacturing sector contracted marginally in February, as a longer-than-usual Lunar New Year holiday impacted production, according to official data released Tuesday. The non-manufacturing sector, however, saw a slight improvement, buoyed by a holiday-driven rebound in consumer services. Key Data Points Huoli Hui, a senior statistician at the National Bureau…
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Debunking Economic Myths: Why Infrastructure, Not Consumption, Is China’s Way Out of Deflation
Read more: Debunking Economic Myths: Why Infrastructure, Not Consumption, Is China’s Way Out of DeflationMarch 3, 2026 (InvestinChina.asia) – In a detailed critique of prevailing economic narratives, prominent Chinese economist Yu Yongding has challenged several foundational assumptions guiding policy discussions, arguing for a significant, centrally-funded ramp-up in infrastructure investment to combat deflationary pressures and secure growth. Speaking at the “Chang’an Forum,” Yu, a former adviser to China’s central bank…
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Sector Rotation Ahead: Mapping the Winners as China’s PPI Turns Positive
Read more: Sector Rotation Ahead: Mapping the Winners as China’s PPI Turns PositiveMarch 2, 2026 (InvestinChina.asia) – A critical shift is underway in China’s economic landscape. After more than three years in negative territory, the nation’s Producer Price Index (PPI) is projected to turn positive between May and June, driven by a confluence of factors including stronger external demand, domestic industrial policies, and a stabilizing property sector. This…
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Economic recovery ? China’s Industrial Profits Rise in July, Led by High-Tech and Consumer Goods Manufacturing
Read more: Economic recovery ? China’s Industrial Profits Rise in July, Led by High-Tech and Consumer Goods ManufacturingAugust 27, 2024 (InvestinChina.asia) – Industrial profits in China continued to recover in July, growing at a faster pace for the second consecutive month, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on Tuesday, August 27, 2024. The NBS reported that profits for industrial firms above a designated size rose 4.1% year-on-year…
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Connecting Global Investors with China’s High-Quality Projects: 24th China International Fair for Investment and Trade
Read more: Connecting Global Investors with China’s High-Quality Projects: 24th China International Fair for Investment and TradeAugust 27, 2024 (InvestinChina.asia) – The 24th China International Fair for Investment and Trade (CIFIT) is scheduled to take place from September 8-11 in Xiamen, Fujian Province. The event, often referred to as the “barometer” of China’s inbound and outbound investment trends, will have the theme “Investment Linking the World.” At a press conference held…
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China’s Export Data May Trigger New Stimulus Expectations
Read more: China’s Export Data May Trigger New Stimulus ExpectationsAugust 27, 2024 (InvestinChina.asia)- – Hua Chuang Securities’ chief macro analyst Zhang Yu suggests that China’s export data could play a crucial role in triggering new rounds of stimulus expectations. Here’s a breakdown of the key points and analysis. Core Viewpoints 1. Economic State and Export Significance 2. Timing of Stimulus Triggers Analysis Export as…
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China Approves 1.4 Trillion Yuan in Loans for “Ensure Delivery” Housing Projects
Read more: China Approves 1.4 Trillion Yuan in Loans for “Ensure Delivery” Housing ProjectsAugust 26, 2024 (InvestinChina.asia) – Chinese authorities have approved nearly 1.4 trillion yuan ($200 billion) in loans for real estate projects as part of efforts to ensure the timely delivery of homes, according to recent statements by the National Financial Regulatory Authority and the Ministry of Housing and Urban-Rural Development. During two press conferences organized…
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From Historical Comparisons to Current China: A Perspective of Optimism
Read more: From Historical Comparisons to Current China: A Perspective of OptimismAt a recent closed-door forum hosted by the Peking University School of Economics Alumni Association in Shanghai, Li Bei, the founding partner and portfolio manager of Banxia Fund, delivered a speech titled “From Historical Comparisons to Current China: A Perspective of Optimism.” In her address, Li Bei shared her insights on the current socio-economic landscape…
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China Launches Second Round of Appliance Trade-In Program
Read more: China Launches Second Round of Appliance Trade-In ProgramAugust 26, 2024 (InvestinChina.asia) – China’s Ministry of Commerce, along with three other government departments, has announced a second round of its appliance trade-in program. The initiative aims to encourage consumers to upgrade to more energy-efficient appliances by offering substantial subsidies. Key Points Implementation
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China Launches New Fund to Ensure Safety and Maintenance of Older Buildings
Read more: China Launches New Fund to Ensure Safety and Maintenance of Older BuildingsAugust 26, 2024 (InvestinChina.asia)- China is piloting a new house pension system aimed at ensuring the safety and maintenance of residential buildings throughout their lifecycle. This initiative, which involves both personal and public accounts, seeks to address the challenges posed by aging urban housing stock without burdening homeowners with additional costs. Overview of the House…