Beijing should err on the side of acceptance rather than denial and make major efforts to avoid the mistakes of Japan
Beijing’s pledge to support capital markets and economic growth targets also helps lift European stocks and metals prices
Struggling homeowners highlight Beijing’s challenge in reigniting consumer confidence
Ingka Centres opens retail and commercial centre in Shanghai amid economic slowdown
Chinese and European shares buoyed as politburo promises to drive investment
Shan Xiangshuang’s $10bn buyout group quietly became a top US tech investor. That has triggered official concern
Two-thirds of all new solar and wind power projects are based in the country. But to wean industry off coal, Beijing needs to set up a real energy market
Investors welcome ‘unprecedented’ central bank loans to try to boost markets but analysts say fiscal stimulus is needed
A targeted fiscal boost and an untethering of the private sector is the next step
Investigation could lead to first use of security measure against foreign company with significant Chinese interests
Central bank cuts benchmark rate and unveils support for property and stock markets to boost demand
CD players
Move prompted by fears Beijing could collect data on American drivers and hack internet-connected cars
Hours of political education are supposed to reinforce loyalty but young people struggle to stay awake
In a bid to boost manufacturing, the Republican candidate is promising sweeping tariffs. Critics warn they would cause huge damage and heighten global tensions
Why no one wants to be the nation’s top tycoon any more
European prices drop below cost of production as world market is deluged
Statement comes as talks continue between Beijing’s commerce minister and European trade commissioner
Urge to control the private sector jeopardises Beijing’s tech ambitions
The ‘in-betweeners’ have profited from diverse trade relations — but may increasingly have to choose sides
Donald Trump complains that they are undermining the supremacy of the dollar
Potential agreement comes despite fears Beijing will choke critical minerals supplies in response
The whole world risks losing from the rivalry between Washington and Beijing
Slow momentum boosts expectations Beijing will need to boost stimulus
Biden administration seeks to slow flood of cheap Chinese goods with proposed new rules around ‘de minimis’ exemption
