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Ji Siqi
Correspondent, Political Economy
Ji Siqi joined the Post in 2020 and covers China economy. She graduated from Columbia Journalism School and the University of Hong Kong.
Ji Siqi joined the Post in 2020 and covers China economy. She graduated from Columbia Journalism School and the University of Hong Kong.
Areas of Expertise:
China economyLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
The fines follow a period of intense competition that drove down prices and stalled profit-making at China’s food delivery platforms.
Strong overseas demand, fuelled by the rise of AI-powered systems, could continue amid Iran war pressures, analysts say.
Analysts say disruption at plants could shift more output to China, which already produces more than half of global supply.
US lift giant Otis is riding a growing trend for retrofitting older buildings in China, as new construction projects remain thin on the ground.
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But top economist cautions that US might not follow through on any agreements reached when Trump visits China in May.
China’s maritime sector still relies on overseas legal and financial service providers, a potential strategic vulnerability in a turbulent world.
Stronger oversight needed as unchecked AI risks undermining jobs and data security, government advisers urge at the Boao Forum for Asia.
China’s economy is more resilient than most, but a decline in global demand sparked by the war would hurt Chinese exporters, analyst warns.
Beijing will continue promoting free trade, openness and a sound legal system for business, top legislator says.
China is better equipped to navigate its current challenges than the US, which will remain mired in ‘self-defeating’ conflicts, scholar says.
Tackling challenges will require coordinated action from providers, end users and regulators, official says.
Investment in power and open-source models, plus industrial depth, highlights China’s vast potential for AI applications, Joe Tsai says.
Conflict in the Middle East and growing global turbulence following US-Israeli strikes against Iran has seen foreign investors look to China.
Li’s opening address to China Development Forum indirectly rebukes US as he states protectionism is no ‘panacea’ for solving problems.
Nearly 80 executives from foreign firms, with those from the US making up the largest group, will attend the two-day forum.
The island province has become a low-tax gateway and is ready to tap Hong Kong’s strengths in finance, research and other sectors, officials say.
Initiative to expand industrial hydrogen use and lower the renewable fuel’s price dovetails with Beijing’s energy security strategy amid oil crisis.
TCL and Xpeng founders also vow to keep investing in Latin America – despite US intervention in Venezuela this year.
‘Central finance is like a father … while local governments are like children,’ tax policy expert says, affirming support for revenue-sharing reforms.
Increasing oil and gas exploration, pushing ahead with green transition among contingency plans in place, geologist NPC deputy says.
The country’s new economic blueprint targets hi-tech advances plus basic human needs such as nursing home beds.
The two join a growing string of leaders from developed and regional economies who have visited China this year.
Beijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West.
Tax revenue is way below peer countries – and Beijing is pushing for change.
Delegates to discuss trade and investment deals amid rising global tensions in lead-up to President’s first visit since returning to power.
The conflict does not pose an immediate threat to China’s oil supply, but will spur on the country’s energy security drive, analysts say.
The country’s economy – with an expansive public sector – is better positioned to withstand AI shocks, but more government support is needed.
Beijing has also added 20 Japanese firms and institutions to a watch list for the export of goods with potential military applications.
The high-stakes meeting between Trump and Xi may determine whether current reprieve gives way to a more durable trade deal, analyst says.
