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Commentary: China’s economy might not be headed toward either ascendancy or decline

Something about China encourages grandiose predictions. Just a few years ago, the U.S. Intelligence Community forecast China would emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic economically and politically stronger than the United States.

Los Angeles Times

The Stats Guy: What does China’s flawed census mean for Australia? A warning most of all

China has likely overcounted its population by at least 100 million. That missing demographic won't be buying Australia's exports

The New Daily

China’s economy grows 4.5 percent, beating expectations

Latest economic data suggest world’s second-largest economy is firmly on recovery path after end of pandemic curbs.

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China's GDP growth rises to 4.5% amid consumption boost

China’s economy grew 4.5% in the first quarter of the year, boosted by increased consumption and retail sales, after authorities abruptly abandoned the stringent “zero-COVID” strategy

The Independent UK

China’s Economy Expected to Rebound as Zero-Covid Era Fades

China is expected to announce an economic rebound on Tuesday, when Beijing releases its first quarterly GDP figures since abolishing growth-sapping Covid restrictions late last year. The Asian giant's virus containment policy -- an unstinting regime of strict quarantines, mass testing and travel curbs -- strongly constrained normal economic activity…

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Opinion: Connecting to the GRID of Forces Driving China’s Economy

Opportunities abound for private Chinese and foreign companies to capitalize on the country’s new growth strategy, despite widely perceived challenges

Caixin Global

Asia set for strong growth after China’s opening, ADB says

Manila-based development bank estimates region will grow by 4.8 percent in 2023 and 2024, up from 4.2 percent last year.

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The Best China Stocks to Buy This Week

Following the lifting of pandemic restrictions in December, China’s economy is set to rebound this year with accelerating mobility and activity. Moreover, upbeat economic data in the first two months of this year indicates that the nation’s expected recovery is broadly on track. Thus, it could be an opportune time…

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World Bank says recoveries in Asian economies losing steam

The World Bank says developing economies in Asia have mostly regained ground lost during the pandemic but are seeing their recoveries stall as productivity lags

The Independent UK

China's No. 2 leader says economy improved in March

China’s new No. 2 leader says its economic recovery improved in March and he promised to stay committed to opening to the world

The Independent UK

Shanghai's population drops in 2022 after COVID lockdowns

China's commercial capital Shanghai saw its population fall in 2022 in the first decline in five years, official data showed, after authorities imposed draconian COVID-19 lockdowns and more than 250,000 migrant workers departed.

Reuters

China Premier Li tells Apple’s Tim Cook country to open further

Beijing is courting foreign executives at China Development Forum as it tries to revive economy after ‘zero COVID.’

Al Jazeera

Official: Foundation of China's Economic Recovery not Solid Enough

The foundation of China's economic recovery is not solid enough, a senior Communist Party official said on Saturday, warning of possible spillover effects from global economic problems. Some countries have to play a balancing act as they try to stabilize their economies, prices and financial markets, said Han Wenxiu, deputy…

Asharq Al-Awsat

Number of Chinese kindergartens drops in 2022 for first time in 15 years-media

The number of kindergartens in China has dropped for the first time in 15 years, falling by more than 5,000 on the previous year, financial news outlet Yicai reported, citing data from the country's Education Ministry.

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Chinese Capital’s Population Declines for First Time Since 2003

In January, China announced it had entered an “era of negative population growth,” after figures showed a historic drop in the number of people for the first time in six decades.

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.64% on Thursday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.94%

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Beijing’s population falls for first time since 2003 as China battles low birthrate

Chinese capital saw more deaths than births in 2022 as high cost of living and education as well as legacy of one-child policy take their toll

Reuters

China capital Beijing experiences first population decline since 2003

The death rate in China's capital Beijing surpassed its birth rate in 2022, official data showed on Tuesday, pushing its natural population growth into negative territory for the first time since 2003.

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Demography Poses No Imminent Threat to China’s Economic Modernization

In the short to medium term, fewer children imply reduced expenditure — an advantage to the economy.

Caixin Global

Shanghai Composite Index Rose 0.73% on Friday

Shenzhen Component Index closed up 0.36%

Al Jazeera

China’s new premier woos business as Xi doubles down on security

Li Qiang says China welcomes investment and private enterprise despite crackdowns.

Bangkok Post

China premier warns 2023 growth target 'no easy task'

BEIJING - China's new premier warned Monday that the country's five-percent growth target for 2023 would not be "easy" to achieve, as its rubber-stamp parliament wrapped up over a week of meetings.

Axios

China's underwhelming 2023 economic growth target

The modest growth goals suggest China's economy may continue to weigh on global GDP.

The Independent UK

China's trade contracts as Western demand weakens

China’s trade contracted again in January and February as U.S. and European demand weakened in the face of interest rate hikes, adding to pressure on official efforts to revive economic growth following the end of anti-virus controls

Caixin Global

Editorial: To Boost Confidence, Actions Speak Louder Than Words

Strong implementation of reform policies is pivotal to restoring the private sector’s confidence and stabilizing its expectations

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