After China's economy was hit badly because of multiple Covid lockdowns, the country is trying to find ways to boost growth. The banks in China have cut their deposit rates, as a way to boost growth, This move happened for the first time since 2015.

China finds ways to boost growth after economy hits badly by Covid lockdowns

China's real estate sector is eyeing an unprecedented crisis. It may witness the biggest real estate crash the world has ever seen.

What's behind China's real estate crisis? Will it impact economy of your country?

China's Sichuan province has shut all factories to save electricity. A heatwave and a drought are derailing China's economic recovery. Palki Sharma tells you how the workshop of the world is struggling.

Gravitas: China's Sichuan shuts all factories to save electricity

Reports say Chinese leaders told the government that this year's economic growth of about 5.5% is a guidance and not a hard target in a meeting last week. Does it mean China will miss its GDP target? Molly Gambhir tells you more.

WION Fineprint: China omits mention of GDP growth goal

Copper nosedives to its 20-month low; expected to tumble even more

In pics: Record numbers of Chinese graduates enter worst job market in decades

China has locked down Shanghai to contain a new cluster of Covid-19 cases in the bustling coastal city. How will this lockdown affect China's economy? Why is China adamant on zero-Covid? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: Shanghai lockdown threatens China's economy

China's birth rate dropped to a record low in 2021, despite the country's efforts to increase the young population. The number of births dropped for the fifth consecutive year in 2021 and as compared with 12 million births in 2020, there were 10.62 million births last year. The 2021 rate of 7.52 births per 1,000 people was the lowest since 1949 when the National Statistics Bureau (NBS) began collating the data. Data of the population of China's 31 provinces, autonomous regions, municipalities have been analysed. It excludes foreigners and also does not include Hong Kong, Macau or Taiwan.

Low birthrate: A new headache for China

china where countries supported by stronger energy production and a moderation in raw material prices its factory output has grown faster than expected last month.

China's factory output rose 3.8% in November

Since 1978, China’s birth rate has plunged to its lowest levels, according to the latest data released by the country’s national bureau of statistics. Only 8.5 births per 1,000 people were reported in 2020, highlighting that it was the first time in decades that the figure has fallen below 10.

China's birth rate plummets to its lowest level since 1978

Despite fresh curbs to control the Covid-19 outbreak, China's industrial output grew at a surprisingly fast pace in October, from the same period a year ago retail sales growth also picked up.

World Business Watch: China: Retail sales in October rose 4.9%

The Chinese government has urged families to stock up on essential supplies in case of emergencies. Food prices have traditionally risen in the country as winter nears. WION tells you why China is encouraging bulk buying.

Why is China encouraging bulk buying?

An independent investigation has accused IMF chief Kristalina Georgieva of boosting China's economic data during her tenure at the World Bank. Why are global agencies doing Beijing's bidding? What explains China's desperate lobbying? Palki Sharma tells you.

Gravitas: IMF chief boosted China's economic data

Outbreaks of COVID-19 cases in eastern and southern Chinese provinces, the country's main export hubs, had crimped factory output.

China's export slowdown in July may signal more bumps ahead

China in 2021: What's in store?

China to leapfrog US as world's biggest economy by 2028, analysis says

In November 2020, Chinese lawmakers had published a set of draft rules that recommend overhauling the country’s micro lending platforms.

China might further tighten control over large fintech firms

China says its economy is back on track. But, Chinese state-owned companies can't keep up with their EMIs. According to Fitch Ratings, China's state-owned firms defaulted on a record $6.1 billion worth of bonds between January and October.

Gravitas: Chinese State-owned enterprises default on $6.1 billion worth of bonds

Major state-owned companies in China have defaulted on their debts. But, they may not get help from Beijing. China seems willing to allow some firms to collapse. WION's Palki tells you why the global economy will feel the tremors if state-owned firms shut shop in China.

Gravitas: How debt defaults in China could impact the global economy

How China's staggering debt crisis, SOE shocks can hurt global recovery

A brisk factory recovery in China from coronavirus shutdowns earlier this year has far outpaced reopenings seen in major trading partners, many of which are still struggling with outbreaks.

China exports surge by forecast beating 21% in November

Why China cannot afford to fund its campaign of provocation

Watch today in World Business Watch: China's economic recovery misses Q3 forecasts.

World Business Watch: China's economic recovery misses Q3 forecasts

Chinese commercial banks overall posted a 9.4% fall in first half net profit, while the six biggest posted a 12% profit fall from a year ago

China banks' profits to drop as more loan are repriced

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