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China vows city-specific fixes to clear housing glut, stabilise property sector
Housing minister pledges to empower local governments to buy unsold inventory and shift towards selling only finished homes with a ‘what you see is what you get’ model.
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China trade
As Germany’s trade deficit with China nears new high, analysts warn of backlash
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Yuan
What China’s global yuan push looks like – and what could hold it back
23 Dec 2025 - 2:00PM
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Banking & finance
Billionaire detained in shadow banking scandal in mainland China
Police in Zhejiang have imposed ‘criminal compulsory measures’ against Yu Faxiang and are conducting a probe into his alleged wrongdoings.
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A 12-metre-tall sculpture of Ultraman Zero stands at an Ultraman-themed venue inside Shanghai Haichang Ocean Park in Shanghai in July 2022. Photo: Getty Images
China-Russia relations
Russian LNG shipments to China surge 143% in November, overtaking Australia
Russian LNG accounted for 23.5 per cent of China’s total shipments, cementing Russia as its top energy partner after President Xi pledged deeper ties.
23 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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China property
China Vanke wins bondholders’ reprieve, averts default for now
Holders of the 2 billion yuan note approve extension of grace period to January 28, but deny proposal to defer principal payment for a year.
23 Dec 2025 - 9:28AM
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China trade
China’s record trade surplus could prompt protectionist response in 2026: report
American researchers say restrictions on Chinese imports could help create complications for Beijing’s economic growth target next year.
22 Dec 2025 - 11:00PM
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Vehicles awaiting export at Nanjing Port in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. Photo: AFP
Banking & finance
China to hide bad debt records for pandemic-hit borrowers who repay small loans
New policy by the People’s Bank of China applies to one-off debts up to 10,000 yuan incurred since 2020, aiming to help people rebuild credit.
22 Dec 2025 - 9:00PM
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China-EU relations
China slaps tariffs on EU cheese and cream amid trade row
Alleging that European subsidies are hurting Chinese producers, Beijing has imposed fees that look to hit French exporters the hardest.
22 Dec 2025 - 11:26PM
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Banking & finance
Gold takes centre stage as Hong Kong builds commodities ecosystem
Hong Kong plans to build an international gold trading centre as part of a wider commodities hub push.
22 Dec 2025 - 7:15PM
E-commerce
China bans e-commerce platforms from forcing lowest prices or abusing algorithms
Beijing moves to protect consumers and merchants, with new 29-article regulation tightening oversight of the fast-growing digital economy.
22 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
The new rules prohibit e-commerce operators from forcing merchants to offer discounts. Photo: Shutterstock
China exports
China’s rare earth magnet exports to EU jump nearly 60% as approvals take effect
Shipments of permanent magnets to Europe saw a large increase in November, as Beijing begins granting general licences for rare earth exports.
22 Dec 2025 - 7:31PM
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China's population
China eyes childcare overhaul with a law to boost births, fix demographic crisis
Proposed legislation seeks to lower child-rearing costs and standardise services, especially for children under three, to ease the burden on parents.
22 Dec 2025 - 4:30PM
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China-South Korea relations
Blackpink for Ayumi? Why China may reward South Korea’s soft stance on Japan row
Beijing is reviving stalled trade talks with Seoul as the Lee administration breaks with Tokyo on Taiwan, and analysts say Chinese market access could be the geopolitical prize.
22 Dec 2025 - 10:44AM
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China’s private sector
From swoosh to local: Nike stumbles in China as home-grown rivals close the gap
Nike’s sharp drop in China sales underscores intensifying competition from home-grown brands amid changing consumer tastes.
22 Dec 2025 - 8:30AM
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Walk on by: changing tastes and the growing allure of home-grown brands mean that sports apparel giants like Nike are struggiing in China. Photo: Reuters
Pop Mart
Chinese toymaker Pop Mart targets wider audience with magazine, grow IP
The magazine, which is available for US$5.7 online and at select offline locations, features Michelle Yeoh on the cover.
21 Dec 2025 - 9:03PM
China travel
China eases visa rules for India, tapping into US$21.6 billion travel market
Indian nationals will now be able to apply for Chinese visas online as Beijing and New Delhi gradually move to normalise economic ties.
21 Dec 2025 - 11:00AM
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Luxury brands
Why global luxury brands are switching to shopping streets in China
Luxury giants are transforming China’s retail scene, blending culture, cuisine and shopping in vibrant street-level destinations.
21 Dec 2025 - 10:00AM
Stand-alone flagship stores with distinctive architectural facades are gradually gaining traction in China. Above, Beijing’s Taikoo Li Sanlitun North. Photo: Zhu Wenqian
Low-altitude economy
China’s ‘black flying’ drone dilemma: when tech clashes with aviation safety
Videos posted online have shown drones climbing above 8,000 metres, dangerously close to passenger aircraft.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:00PM
China consumption
From taboo to trendy: China’s second-hand luxury market cashes in on resale boom
Driven by an uneven recovery and property crisis, value-conscious shoppers are powering a second-hand boom as platforms use tech to verify authenticity and overcome stigma.
20 Dec 2025 - 6:02AM
China-Russia relations
Secure Arctic shipping route essential for China, senior official says
Trade lanes using Strait of Malacca, Red Sea and Suez Canal could be disrupted during ‘major international crisis’, Beijing forum told.
19 Dec 2025 - 8:30PM
China economy
China discovers Asia’s largest undersea gold deposit
Country has been steadily stepping up mineral exploration, with nearly 450 billion yuan invested since 2021.
19 Dec 2025 - 7:00PM
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China is on the hunt for gold, and a string of finds suggests that the nation’s reserves may be substantially larger than previously estimated. Photo: AFP
US-China relations
China cuts US Treasury holdings to lowest level since 2008
The stockpile has now fallen to nearly half its November 2013 peak, financial data shows, as long-term sell-off continues.
19 Dec 2025 - 1:09PM
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China exports
China confirms issuing of first general licences for rare earth exports
Beijing says it is now granting longer permits giving foreign companies easier access to vital minerals, but many details remain unclear.
18 Dec 2025 - 10:00PM
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China-EU relations
Discriminatory and egregious: China blasts EU’s subsidy crackdown
Commerce authorities vow to defend firms such as Nuctech and CRRC, while Beijing continues talks with Brussels over EV tariffs.
18 Dec 2025 - 9:30PM
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