China rolls out new measures to bolster its property sector and economy China has introduced new measures to help boost its economy and sluggish property sector The Independent UK · Sep 29
EU issues new steel, e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with China The European Union has introduced new measures to protect its steel industry and curb e-commerce imports from China, aiming to address a significant trade imbalance. The Economic Times · Jul 2
EU issues new steel and e-commerce regulations to reduce trade imbalance with China The European Union has introduced two measures to protect its steel industry and limit small e-commerce parcels The Independent UK · Jul 1
Hong Kong seeks input on its first 5-year plan in an echo of mainland China's playbook Hong Kong has launched a public consultation for its first five-year plan in a politically symbolic step that brings it closer to mainland China's development approach AAP · Jun 16
Swiss unfazed by Hong Kong’s rise as wealth hub ZURICH - Though Hong Kong has overtaken Switzerland as the number one in cross-border wealth management, rather than enter panic mode, Swiss banks seem unruffled — feeling it bolsters the case against looming tighter banking regulations. Bangkok Post · Jun 4
China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks Chinese tech giant Tencent is enabling PayPal users to pay with QR codes across China through its WeChat Pay network. This move aims to attract more foreign tourists by simplifying cashless transactions. Initially available to US PayPal users, the feature will expand to other markets. The Economic Times · May 28
In a tourist-friendly move, China's Tencent to allow PayPal payments through its WeChat networks Tencent says users of PayPal will be able to make payments in China using QR codes through WeChat Pay's extensive merchant network, in a tourism friendly move The Independent UK · May 28
China's global exports are booming amid renewed trade disputes with US Trade numbers confirm that Chinese exports to the United States fell, but jumped globally, as a new 100% tariff threat from US President Donald Trump promises a rocky patch ahead of trade negotiations between the world's two strongest economies. Euronews · Oct 13, 2025
What are Trump’s plans for tariffs on China, Canada and Mexico? US president-elect has promised to impose tariffs for as long as drugs and undocumented migrants flow into the country. Al Jazeera · Nov 26, 2024
China's Huawei To Launch 'Milestone' Smartphone With Homegrown OS Chinese tech giant Huawei will on Tuesday launch its first smartphone equipped with a fully homegrown operating system, a key test in the firm's fight to challenge the dominance of Western juggernauts. International Business Times · Nov 26, 2024
China’s small manufacturers anguish over Trump’s tariff plans Republican candidate’s plans to slap tariffs of 60 percent or more on imports has businesses in China worried. Al Jazeera · Nov 4, 2024
Analysts Warn More Detail Needed On New China Economic Measures Analysts gave a cautious welcome to China's announcement Saturday of fresh fiscal stimulus to revive its ailing economy but warned that more details -- and specific headline figures -- were needed before its effect could be fully assessed. International Business Times · Oct 12, 2024
Investors, Analysts Eye Bigger China Stimulus At Saturday Briefing Investors and analysts expect China to unveil billions of dollars in new stimulus for its troubled economy Saturday as officials battle multiple headwinds including a prolonged housing crisis and sluggish consumption. International Business Times · Oct 11, 2024
Year of the Dragon: China faces critical moment in push to revive economy Analysts say Beijing needs to roll out measures to stimulate greater domestic consumption amid slowing growth. Al Jazeera · Feb 19, 2024
Al Jazeera · Dec 22, 2023 After bumpy recovery, China’s economy faces serious headwinds in 2024 The world’s second-largest economy is heading into 2024 on a precarious footing amid deep-seated structural issues.
Reuters · Nov 24, 2022 China banks pledge $162 billion in credit to developers, shares rally China's biggest commercial banks have pledged at least $162 billion in fresh credit to property developers, bolstering recent regulatory measures to ease a stifling cash crunch in the sector and triggering a rally in property shares.
Al Jazeera · Nov 1, 2022 Deep in recession, Hong Kong eyes comeback with rugby, bank meet The financial centre is hoping to convince the world it is back in business after nearly three years of pandemic curbs.
Al Jazeera · Sep 23, 2022 Hong Kong to end quarantine after outcry from firms, residents Move to lift travel restriction comes amid fears the former British colony is losing its competitive edge.
Al Jazeera · Sep 20, 2022 Hong Kong leader ‘exploring’ easing of controversial COVID curbs John Lee says changes to controversial hotel quarantine scheme should not cause “chaos or confusion”.
Al Jazeera · Aug 8, 2022 Hong Kong cuts hotel quarantine to 3 days as city’s image slumps Announcement comes amid mounting frustration with international financial centre’s isolation as world lives with COVID.
Al Jazeera · Jul 7, 2022 Hong Kong suspends COVID flight bans that fuelled expat exodus Restrictions eased as authorities cite ‘social chaos’ and flight ban’s negative effect on returning students
Al Jazeera · Jul 5, 2022 US, China talk trade, supply chains as Biden weighs tariff cuts United States Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen raises concerns about China’s ‘unfair, non-market’ economic policies.
Al Jazeera · May 24, 2022 China pledges support for ailing economy, analysts doubt impact Beijing says it will roll out additional tax cuts and postpone social security payments for firms to support growth.
Al Jazeera · May 11, 2022 ‘Localised’ recessions? China’s economy teeters amid lockdowns Economists warn of negative economic growth in certain sectors and regions if ‘zero COVID’ policy continues.
Al Jazeera · May 3, 2022 Hong Kong to open beaches, extend nightlife as COVID curbs ease Financial hub’s coronavirus restrictions have battered business and prompted tens of thousands of residents to leave.