China’s economy

Chinese economy much weaker now to withstand tariffs: Moody’sChinese economy much weaker now to withstand tariffs: Moody’s

Chinese economy much weaker now to withstand tariffs: Moody’s

China's economy is in a much weaker position "this time around" and it will be "substantially harder" for it to…

3 months ago
China’s struggle to revive its economy continues despite some improvements, will Xi’s US visit help?China’s struggle to revive its economy continues despite some improvements, will Xi’s US visit help?

China’s struggle to revive its economy continues despite some improvements, will Xi’s US visit help?

Beijing is set to expand its stimulus package amid the deepening economic crisis leading to slowing of growth rate. China,…

1 year ago
China’s real estate crisis will hit provinces, inner cities as the economy transitions towards new areasChina’s real estate crisis will hit provinces, inner cities as the economy transitions towards new areas

China’s real estate crisis will hit provinces, inner cities as the economy transitions towards new areas

China, despite registering a GDP growth rate of 4.9 per cent for the third quarter this year, is continuing to…

2 years ago
World Bank pegs India’s growth rate at 6.3% for 23-24World Bank pegs India’s growth rate at 6.3% for 23-24

World Bank pegs India’s growth rate at 6.3% for 23-24

The World Bank has pegged India’s growth rate at 6.3 per cent for 2023-24 notwithstanding the global headwinds. Even as…

2 years ago
China’s crumbling housing sector delivers big blow to downstream industry, overall economyChina’s crumbling housing sector delivers big blow to downstream industry, overall economy

China’s crumbling housing sector delivers big blow to downstream industry, overall economy

Stress in China’s housing sector, accounting for about 30 per cent of the country’s GDP, is deepening. Project delays and…

2 years ago
Why is China not publishing unemployment data, despite risking global investments?Why is China not publishing unemployment data, despite risking global investments?

Why is China not publishing unemployment data, despite risking global investments?

Not all’s well in China. Amid a steady deterioration in the economic situation, the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), which…

2 years ago
China’s export-led growth model in trouble amid tepid domestic demandChina’s export-led growth model in trouble amid tepid domestic demand

China’s export-led growth model in trouble amid tepid domestic demand

China’s exports drop of 14.5 per cent in July – the biggest since the outbreak of the Covid 19 pandemic,…

2 years ago
Why China’s U-turn to woo back its private sector may be too little too lateWhy China’s U-turn to woo back its private sector may be too little too late

Why China’s U-turn to woo back its private sector may be too little too late

China, which is struggling to put its economy back on track, is making a desperate attempt to woo back the…

2 years ago
Why China’s economic recovery is losing steam despite quarterly growth of 6.3%Why China’s economic recovery is losing steam despite quarterly growth of 6.3%

Why China’s economic recovery is losing steam despite quarterly growth of 6.3%

Not all’s well with the Chinese economy. Amid economic uncertainties, the Chinese are spending less and less impacting consumption. The…

2 years ago
Why China’s factory output is unlikely to break free anytime soonWhy China’s factory output is unlikely to break free anytime soon

Why China’s factory output is unlikely to break free anytime soon

Pressure is mounting on Beijing to announce a fresh round of stimulus package to boost its economy amid patchy recovery…

2 years ago
China may seek greater share of Indian, Russian market as demand in West plummetsChina may seek greater share of Indian, Russian market as demand in West plummets

China may seek greater share of Indian, Russian market as demand in West plummets

Amid slowing demand from the West which has dealt a blow to China’s exports sector, Beijing’s dependence on the Indian…

2 years ago
Backed by impressive growth numbers, will India’s youth be the X-factor to take on a resurgent China?Backed by impressive growth numbers, will India’s youth be the X-factor to take on a resurgent China?

Backed by impressive growth numbers, will India’s youth be the X-factor to take on a resurgent China?

Can India, now officially the most populated country in the world, maintain its growth momentum in the coming years? Beating…

2 years ago
China faces looming debt crisis as bad loans pile up under BRIChina faces looming debt crisis as bad loans pile up under BRI

China faces looming debt crisis as bad loans pile up under BRI

As Pakistan inches closer to a default amid uncertainty over the resumption of the International Monetary Fund’s bailout package, worries…

2 years ago
China’s BRI debt adds to its brewing economic crisisChina’s BRI debt adds to its brewing economic crisis

China’s BRI debt adds to its brewing economic crisis

Amid slowing economy driven by the Russia-Ukraine war and a surge in Covid cases in China, its high debt to…

2 years ago
China’s growth projections sink further amid Covid surgeChina’s growth projections sink further amid Covid surge

China’s growth projections sink further amid Covid surge

China’s economy is going through one of its most uncertain phases amid a surge in Covid cases. On one hand…

2 years ago

Amid slump in China, India property investors may be turning to India

Last week, the Chinese government released data which showed that new home prices fell at their fastest rate in over…

2 years ago

Global firms eye India as China’s Zero Covid policy cripples ops

It is now clear that China will not soften its stand on its continued zero Covid approach with the promotion…

2 years ago

China’s chip output shrinks as India, US ramp up local manufacturing

As India and the US double down on domestic semiconductor manufacturing, China witnessed its biggest-ever monthly decline in chip manufacturing…

3 years ago

China’s low export numbers could embarrass Xi ahead of major Communist Party meet

The single digit growth of 7 per cent year-on-year registered by China’s exports sector in August will cause embarrassment for…

3 years ago

Chengdu faces backlash of China’s zero-Covid strategy

It is clear that Chinese President Xi Jinping will not ease his much criticised zero Covid policy despite a steady…

3 years ago

China announces a host of stimulus measures to boost sagging economy

China will inject a massive stimulus package of an additional 1 trillion yuan -- $146 billion-- to bolster sagging growth…

3 years ago