Chinese economy

China’s shrinking population: what it means for the rest of the world - expert panel
From climate change to women’s rights, what effect will the demographic time bomb at the heart of China’s economy have?
Helen Sullivan
24, Jan, 2023 @1:43 AM

Australia is banking on China’s economy to take off but headwinds are looming
The Albanese government is wary of Chinese economic volatility amid a slumping property sector and shrinking population
Peter Hannam Economics correspondent
21, Jan, 2023 @7:00 PM

China’s future to AI and jobs: five big questions from Davos
From the threat of AI weaponising spam to a trade war sparked by green subsidies, the taxing topics at this year’s World Economic Forum
John Collingridge and Larry Elliott in Davos
20, Jan, 2023 @3:13 PM

China’s economy slows sharply with GDP growth among worst on record
The economy grew 3% in 2022, exceeding some forecasts, but still well below China’s official target for the year
Peter Hannam
17, Jan, 2023 @3:00 AM

China to take ‘golden shares’ in tech firms Alibaba and Tencent
Move marks shift in focus by Beijing as it tries to extend influence and keep sector in check
Mark Sweney
13, Jan, 2023 @11:09 AM

Global economic forecast for 2023? A stormy start followed by a ray of hope
Wall Street predicts turbulent first six months but growing optimism at ebbing inflation, slowing pace of rate hikes and China’s reopening
Graeme Wearden
02, Jan, 2023 @3:44 PM

China’s move to ease Covid travel restrictions lifts hopes for global economy
Analysts says lifting of many rules may soften impact of higher interest rates and unblock supply chains in 2023
Anna Isaac
27, Dec, 2022 @5:20 PM

Bulb Energy takeover by Octopus cleared; anger over HSBC branch closures; food inflation at record – as it happened
The UK’s sale of collapsed Bulb Energy to Octopus Energy will go ahead after it was approved by a London judge this afternoon
Graeme Wearden
30, Nov, 2022 @4:20 PM

Covid’s still a big issue for China – and that’s trouble for global economy
The economic outlook for China is not good however its leaders respond to anti-lockdown protests
Richard Partington Economics correspondent
28, Nov, 2022 @4:49 PM

World trade slowing as economy weakens; UK retail sales slump; BT pay deal reached – business live
WTO’s trade goods barometer has fallen below trend as demand weakens
Graeme Wearden
28, Nov, 2022 @3:15 PM

Is China doing enough to combat the climate crisis?
While it appears committed to renewable energy goals, China’s international commitments fall short of what experts say is needed
Helen Davidson
11, Nov, 2022 @7:55 AM

China’s decade under Xi Jinping explained in seven charts
Xi has overseen rapid economic growth and rising wealth, while spending big on the military, but inequality has widened and a demographic crisis looms
Helen Davidson in Taipei
19, Oct, 2022 @11:48 PM
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