China Business & Economy

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.

The US secretary of state said the detentions raise serious ​concerns about efforts to undermine rule of law in the Latin American ‌country.

Behind China’s 2026 growth target cut are shrinking land sales, weak private investment, and an economy that looks softer than GDP suggests.

The CCP won’t be able to turn Mongolia, a liberal democracy, into its satellite state despite political turmoil and economic dependence, analysts said.

Dozens of current and former executives face scrutiny as losses mount, raising concerns over financial risk and state intervention.

Taiwan holds a leading global position in advanced semiconductors and integrated circuit design, key technologies for artificial intelligence.

New policy deducts premiums from pensions, breaking with past practice and drawing backlash as China faces mounting aging pressures.

The Strait of Hormuz blockade has ensnared the Chinese regime in a political and economic dilemma created by its aggressive strategy, one analyst said.

The regime’s commerce ministry described the move as a direct response to the U.S. Section 301 unfair trade practices investigations against China.

Overcapacity due to Beijing’s policies and weak domestic consumption are at the root of the sector’s troubles, analysts say.

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.

The US secretary of state said the detentions raise serious ​concerns about efforts to undermine rule of law in the Latin American ‌country.

Behind China’s 2026 growth target cut are shrinking land sales, weak private investment, and an economy that looks softer than GDP suggests.

The CCP won’t be able to turn Mongolia, a liberal democracy, into its satellite state despite political turmoil and economic dependence, analysts said.

Dozens of current and former executives face scrutiny as losses mount, raising concerns over financial risk and state intervention.

Taiwan holds a leading global position in advanced semiconductors and integrated circuit design, key technologies for artificial intelligence.

New policy deducts premiums from pensions, breaking with past practice and drawing backlash as China faces mounting aging pressures.

The Strait of Hormuz blockade has ensnared the Chinese regime in a political and economic dilemma created by its aggressive strategy, one analyst said.

The regime’s commerce ministry described the move as a direct response to the U.S. Section 301 unfair trade practices investigations against China.

Overcapacity due to Beijing’s policies and weak domestic consumption are at the root of the sector’s troubles, analysts say.