China's Demographic Challenge: Ageing population threatens economic shift & growth

China's Economic Downturn: A looming recession shadows aspirations and property markets

China's Q4 GDP shows modest uptick amid economic challenges: Report

China's impressive commodity imports mask deeper complexities

Deflation threats, the housing crisis, and a persistent lack of confidence could sabotage China’s efforts to gain ground this year. The economy most likely slowed down in the December quarter. Against a low base year comparison, retail sales and industrial output are similarly shown to have increased in December.

China's recovery to be 'slow & bumpy' | World Business Watch

China's economic path in 2024: Growth achieved, but challenges loom

China eases stock net-selling restrictions for mutual funds amid market challenges

As 2023 comes to a close, Beijing seeks to expand its domestic demand for a quick economic recovery next year and beyond. China's economic planning body states that the country will prioritise consumption and expand the country's middle-class.

China to prioritise consumption & boost middle class: Report | World Business Watch

China unveils plan to boost domestic demand, technological self-reliance

China has stepped up efforts to gain greater strategic influence over nations in South Asia, particularly over the last year or so. Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan have all been targets of what has been termed China's debt diplomacy accounting for its rising influence. We decode China's 'String of Pearls' offensive that has raised alarm bells in New Delhi.

2023: SOUTH ASIA & THE CHINA INFLUENCE

As 2023 draws to a close, disinflation appears to be the norm, except in China, where deflation continues to defy forecasts as cost pressures continue to surprise. The difference with the start of the year is stark. Consider US consumer prices, which rose at an annual pace of 6.5% in January and 6.4% in February before falling to 3.1% in November.

Deflation in China impacting global disinflation efforts

The economic crisis in China deepens, with retail investors abandoning mutual funds in favour of hoarding cash. Investors are disillusioned with the performance of China's mutual funds this year. Previously, mutual funds were the favoured investment vehicle for investors.

Flows into new China stock funds plunge to lowest in decade

China's economic woes deepen as private sector struggles with challenges surrounding unemployment

There's no good news for the Chinese economy. The world bank has said that china's recovery remains fragile. The economy will continue to slow next year. That's despite more investments into factories & a boost to service sector demand. China's growth will fall from 5.2 this year to 4.5% next year.

World Bank on China's economy

President Xi Jinping and other senior chinese officials pledged to prioritise industrial strategy above stimulus spending in the next year, that is sure to disappoint investors.

China's economic focus shifts to AI amid US Tensions | World Business Watch

Young people in China find themselves disproportionately affected by a burgeoning unemployment crisis, with one in five facing joblessness. This reversal underscores the evolving challenges within China's economic landscape, signalling a new reality where the once-booming job market for the youth is giving way to increased difficulties in securing employment.

China's urban population decline & GDP slowdown

China investment bank enforces strict measures on analysts amid regulatory crackdown

Emerging economies will be the stars of the Asia-Pacific region. Here's why

S&P global ratings' latest economic outlook shows that the region has surprisingly held up well, even amid the global economic downturn and china's property crisis. The property downturn will continue to remain a pain point for china's economy. While growth momentum has slightly improved because of policy support, the report is not good news for china. The credit rating agency pegs china's growth at 5.4% in 2023, but it will slow to 4.6% in 2024.

Report: Asia-Pacific region holding up well despite China crisis

In a quarterly policy report, the bank outlines precise and forceful measures to tackle challenges, emphasizing resilience in the face of a changing global landscape. The central bank's quarterly report reveals a multifaceted strategy, focusing on cross-cyclical and countercyclical adjustments. Aiming to enrich its monetary policy toolbox, the bank emphasizes the need for a stable financial environment. Challenges include an imbalanced global economic recovery, an unstable foundation for domestic economic recovery, and significant shifts in the property market dynamics. The bank acknowledges these hurdles as it launches targeted monetary policies to support domestic demand.

China's Central Bank unveils bold measures to safeguard economy

Bad news continues to emerge from China's struggling economy. In what could be signs of the property sector crisis spiralling into a larger catastrophe for the economy, leading wealth manager Zhongzhi group declared itself heavily insolvent.

Leading wealth manager Zhongzhi group declares insolvency

China's industrial output and retail sales growth beat expectations in October. However, there are significant weaknesses, with the property sector preventing a full-blown revival.

China's output and sales growth beat estimates in October | World Business Watch

China sees an investment exodus as global players pivot

China slips into deflation as economic headwinds persist 

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