Chinese Economy

Chinese Consumers Are Saving Rather Than Spending Amid Economic Downturn 
Chinese Consumers Are Saving Rather Than Spending Amid Economic Downturn 
December 21, 2023  |  Consumer Insights

Chinese consumers are reportedly feeling the effects of the country’s economic downturn.  This downturn, characterized by declining exports, a slowdown in manufacturing and a property...

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China To Institute Billions Of Dollars In Tax Cuts To Boost Economy
China To Institute Billions Of Dollars In Tax Cuts To Boost Economy
March 05, 2019  |  South East Asia

China is aiming to boost the economy by tax cuts and infrastructure spending in the billions of dollars range. Reuters, citing Chinese Premier Li Keqiang, reported...

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Ping An Looks To Take FinTech Unit Public
Ping An Looks To Take FinTech Unit Public
February 25, 2019  |  Investments

Though the Chinese economy is slowing, and stock markets may be viewed by at least some observers as lofty, reports surfaced Sunday (Feb. 24) and...

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Trump Threatens 10 Pct Tariff On iPhones Made In China
Trump Threatens 10 Pct Tariff On iPhones Made In China
November 27, 2018  |  International

Days before a summit with Chinese President Xi Jinping, President Donald Trump warned that he might slap a 10 percent tariff on iPhones and laptops...

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SMB Lending Crunch Hits China
SMB Lending Crunch Hits China
November 26, 2018  |  B2B Payments

Small businesses (SMBs) in China are struggling to access bank loans with large, state-owned corporations, according to recent analysis from French trade credit insurer Coface,...

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China’s Reserve Ratio Cut Hopes To Free Up Lending And Spending
China’s Reserve Ratio Cut Hopes To Free Up Lending And Spending
October 08, 2018  |  International

In what might be seen as a move to boost both lending and spending in China — and extend buying power as Chinese citizens wield...

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Apple, Nike Lose Favor With Chinese Consumers
Apple, Nike Lose Favor With Chinese Consumers
September 14, 2018  |  Retail

A new survey has found that big retailers like Apple and Nike are losing favor in China, as consumers are showing a preference towards local...

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Alibaba’s Ma To Retire To Pursue Philanthropy In Education
Alibaba’s Ma To Retire To Pursue Philanthropy In Education
September 10, 2018  |  Personnel

Jack Ma, the co-founder and executive chairman of Alibaba, the Chinese eCommerce giant, will step down from the company early next week, reported The New York...

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China Fiscal Policy At Odds With SMB Lending
China Fiscal Policy At Odds With SMB Lending
August 30, 2018  |  B2B Payments

China is struggling to bridge its small businesses to financing for growth, with broader fiscal policy at odds with the initiative, according to reports. South...

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