Ahead of its 15th Five-Year Plan, China has completed a structural shift in its financial system, moving from rapid expansion of banking assets to a strategy aimed at becoming a financial power.
Trump-Xi China summit may be delayed if Trump wants to stay in Washington for Iran war: Bessent
Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said on CNBC Monday that the meeting between President Donald Trump and Chinese Leader Xi Jinping could be delayed for logistical reasons. Trump suggested on Sunday …
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European allies broadly support building closer ties to China — and believe America’s role as a global superpower is fading.
China home prices drop at slower pace as property slump abates
China’s home price declines moderated in February, a sign that the property downturn may finally be reaching a bottom.
China’s new home prices extend drop in February as recovery remains elusive
By Liangping Gao, Yukun Zhang and Ryan Woo BEIJING, March 16 (Reuters) – Prices of China’s new homes remained in contraction in February, official data showed on Monday, indicating the troubled …
China’s factory output and consumption beat forecasts, while property investment contraction slows
Beijing tamped down its GDP growth target this year to a range of 4.5% to 5%, the least ambitious goal on record going back to the early 1990s.
China factory output accelerates, retail sales rebound in steady start to 2026
China’s factory output grew 6.3% in January–February while retail sales rebounded, pointing to a stable start to 2026 even as weak domestic demand and geopolitical tensions cloud the outlook …
Hong Kong’s IPO Market For Battery Storage Firms Enters Boom Territory
Rising global demand for energy storage and China’s growing dominance in the sphere has triggered a related IPO boom for the Hong Kong Stock Exchange.
Donald Trump throws US-China reboot off course by saying he could delay Xi Jinping summit
President casts doubt on visit with Chinese leader as officials from both countries lay groundwork for improved relations …
Trump urges China, allies to help with Strait of Hormuz crisis
Trump says there’s been “some positive response” with seeking help from other countries. Follow for live updates.