China Business & Economy

Economic slowdown, misleading job listings, and rising costs are eroding Shenzhen’s promise of upward mobility for a new generation.

A broad new clampdown on VPNs is disrupting daily life and commerce, as Beijing moves to curb information access amid rising domestic pressures.

Hundreds of companies are trying to recover more than US$290 million after Jinsubao halted deliveries, fueling scrutiny over speculative financing practices.

Widespread losses, shuttered dealerships, and unpaid workers highlight deepening strain in China’s economy as consumers pull back on big-ticket spending.

Temples with large revenue have become lucrative targets for the CCP to fill its deficit amid a sluggish economy, insiders say.

Strict new controls, including flight bans and real-time surveillance, are slashing sales and exposing tensions between security priorities and growth.

In order to use XChat, an X.com account is needed. However, the U.S. platform has been banned in China for years.

Pedro Sánchez’s rhetoric doesn’t represent the entire EU but a dangerous trend within it, analysts said.

Dongguan’s success was built on a ‘sweatshop’ model that is no longer sustainable, an expert said.

A rural lender in China apologizes after a job post requiring tall, certified athletes fuels accusations of insider hiring and draws online criticism.

Xu Jiayin, once Asia’s richest person, has been placed under police control since 2023.

Shipments to the United States continue to decline amid tariff fallout and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

The U.S. blockade cuts off Iranian oil flow to China, putting a strain on the Chinese economy, and China’s shipments aiding the Iranian regime, analysts said.

Authorities are pushing for more ‘positive’ coverage as journalists say stories on joblessness, falling home prices, and public distress are being blocked.

Same-day probes across regions highlight a widening campaign reaching local governments, state-owned enterprises, and politically sensitive sectors.

Data and industry accounts suggest a brief uptick in sales is fading, with demand weak and the sector still under strain.

Industry insiders say surging raw material prices tied to Middle East tensions are forcing some Zhejiang factories to the brink of shutdown.

From graduates to professionals, many Chinese said layoffs, pay cuts, and uncertainty are reshaping daily life and long-term plans.

As growth slows, China’s economic model is under strain—creating both opportunities and new risks for the United States.

Economic slowdown, misleading job listings, and rising costs are eroding Shenzhen’s promise of upward mobility for a new generation.

A broad new clampdown on VPNs is disrupting daily life and commerce, as Beijing moves to curb information access amid rising domestic pressures.

Hundreds of companies are trying to recover more than US$290 million after Jinsubao halted deliveries, fueling scrutiny over speculative financing practices.

Widespread losses, shuttered dealerships, and unpaid workers highlight deepening strain in China’s economy as consumers pull back on big-ticket spending.

Temples with large revenue have become lucrative targets for the CCP to fill its deficit amid a sluggish economy, insiders say.

Strict new controls, including flight bans and real-time surveillance, are slashing sales and exposing tensions between security priorities and growth.

In order to use XChat, an X.com account is needed. However, the U.S. platform has been banned in China for years.

Pedro Sánchez’s rhetoric doesn’t represent the entire EU but a dangerous trend within it, analysts said.

Dongguan’s success was built on a ‘sweatshop’ model that is no longer sustainable, an expert said.

A rural lender in China apologizes after a job post requiring tall, certified athletes fuels accusations of insider hiring and draws online criticism.

Xu Jiayin, once Asia’s richest person, has been placed under police control since 2023.

Shipments to the United States continue to decline amid tariff fallout and the ongoing conflict in Iran.

The U.S. blockade cuts off Iranian oil flow to China, putting a strain on the Chinese economy, and China’s shipments aiding the Iranian regime, analysts said.

Authorities are pushing for more ‘positive’ coverage as journalists say stories on joblessness, falling home prices, and public distress are being blocked.

Same-day probes across regions highlight a widening campaign reaching local governments, state-owned enterprises, and politically sensitive sectors.

Data and industry accounts suggest a brief uptick in sales is fading, with demand weak and the sector still under strain.

Industry insiders say surging raw material prices tied to Middle East tensions are forcing some Zhejiang factories to the brink of shutdown.

From graduates to professionals, many Chinese said layoffs, pay cuts, and uncertainty are reshaping daily life and long-term plans.

As growth slows, China’s economic model is under strain—creating both opportunities and new risks for the United States.