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Sylvia Ma
Reporter, Political Economy
Sylvia Ma joined the Post in 2023 and covers China economy. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong and a bachelor’s degree in English from Fudan University.
As American demand declines, Chinese producers will be forced to compete even more fiercely for orders at home.
Beijing issues a white paper for third time since trade war started in 2018, outlining position on major bilateral concerns.
A Post review of official data determines share of exports from major Asian economies to the US, as a percentage of their national GDP.
Ministry of Commerce vows to ‘resolutely’ strike back against any US moves to impose further tariffs.
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The yuan’s midpoint rate was set to a four-month low, but did not overshoot the 7.2 benchmark, suggesting devaluation not yet on the agenda.
The order, likened to ‘closing a loophole’, could ‘significantly increase administrative and compliance costs’ for the US, and Chinese firms can still stay competitive, analysts say.
China’s central bank set the currency’s fixing rate at its lowest level since January, as regulators warned of market volatility.
US’ annual report on global trade barriers, with a lengthy China section, presages reciprocal tariffs – and suggests stronger action down the line.
The US’ mooted idea to devalue the dollar has been compared to the Plaza Accord of the 1980s, which some believe caused Japan’s ‘lost decades’.
With China’s economy still in recovery, firms are less likely to extend credit for sales as many of their outstanding payments remain unfulfilled.
‘Backed by the motherland’, Hong Kong’s chief executive vows more integration into nation’s development strategy after vice-premier stresses importance of regional cooperation mechanisms.
US economics professor says China’s manufacturing heft essential to global green transition, dismisses Western charges of trade disruption.
Economists express worries over future of global trade amid the heightened tariffs and restrictive measures in Donald Trump’s second term.
Premier Li Qiang also pledges more government support for private sector during inspection tour of Fujian province.
Move was first flagged at UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue in January.
Analysts are divided over the causes of the sharp slowdown in Shenzhen, one of China’s most important trade hubs.
Former central bank official says China can take up position abdicated by US if it adopts a strategy of mutual benefit in climate policy.
January and February saw a 4 per cent increase in retail sales, stirring hopes domestic consumption can make up for a shortfall in exports.
China has kept unregulated digital currencies at arm’s length, but the US is going all-in on crypto. Will this big bet give the US dollar new life?
The draft rules will penalise securities firms if their staff indulge in ‘excessive luxury’, but reward them for spreading ‘positive messages’ in the media.
The comment is Beijing’s first response following US President Donald Trump’s accusation that China is profiting from a weaker currency.
An increase to China’s fiscal deficit ratio, its highest ceiling ever, indicates more spending and a more ‘proactive’ policy are in store.
Calling US president’s currency-depreciation allegations ‘ungrounded’, analysts say Beijing does not want to see the yuan weaken too much.
GDP growth and inflation targets set to be unveiled alongside steps to boost domestic consumption as trade tensions with US increase.
Analysts say new tariffs from the US on Chinese goods and other imports may mark the start of the ‘most significant’ trade war in a century.
Comments unveiled after high-level Politburo meeting focuses on reviewing government work report that Premier Li Qiang will deliver at next week’s NPC meeting.
If Washington follows through on latest trade threats, it would worsen inflation in the US and ‘backfire on its own economy and job market’, Ministry of Commerce says.
Beijing has convened a meeting with representatives from leading solar, auto and tech companies to explore potential solutions.
The southern tech hub has put out an ambitious plan to build up emerging industries like artificial intelligence in its 2025 work report.
