A property boom that kicked off in the early 2000s became one of the biggest, fastest generators of wealth in history. Art deals became an easy way for billionaires to flaunt their riches. Xu Jiayin, …
China extends home purchase tax cut to bolster property market
China will extend a policy scrapping value-added tax on certain home sales in a move aimed at easing the country’s persistent property slump.
China’s property woes could last until 2030
Vanke, a state-backed property giant, is teetering on the edge of default. New home sales by floor space have fallen by half since their peak in 2021. Fresh residential construction is down by nearly …
Patriotism tests loom for big business
In Beijing and other capitals, business bosses and officials expect to hear the phrase “China goes global” a lot in 2026. More Chinese companies will open or expand overseas operations, trying to ease …
China fires a warning to the U.S. and simulates Taiwan blockade, though Trump says he’s ‘not worried’
The second day of the large-scale war games, called “Justice Mission 2025,” saw the Chinese military encircle Taiwan on Tuesday.
China fires missiles on second day of military drills Taiwan calls “highly provocative and reckless”
As Taiwan blasts China’s “highly provocative and reckless” blockade rehearsal, Trump touts his relationship with Xi Jinping and says an invasion is unlikely.
China fires rockets towards Taiwan in war games simulating blockade
The drills began 11 days after the U.S. announced a record $11.1 billion arms package to Taiwan and are Beijing’s largest exercises to date by area and the closest yet to the island.
China’s Rich Are Repricing Property Against Bitcoin — and Housing Is Losing
China’s wealthy are reassessing luxury property against Bitcoin and global equities, signaling a shift away from real estate.
As a property slump drags on, China’s economy looks more resilient than it feels
By some measures, China’s economy is looking resilient, with strong exports and breakthroughs in artificial intelligence.
China’s reawakening puts Asia M&A on confident course for 2026
“Multinationals will continue to reassess their China footprint in 2026, including through partnerships with local companies and private equity firms as they look to optimise their assets for success, …