China economy

Field Notes from Shenzhen

A harsh winter for gold sellers in China’s largest jewellery market

A customer trades in an old gold pendant for a new item at the Shuibei jewellery market in November 2025.

China can’t afford to ignore its army of gig workers

A food delivery man works in Beijing on February 17, 2025. (Photo by Pedro PARDO / AFP)

‘Every day is a shopping holiday’: China holds longest Double 11 sale but buyers hold back

A worker sorts packages at JD's warehouse during the double 11 festival or Singles's Day, China's massive annual shopping event in Beijing on November 11, 2025. (Photo by Adek BERRY / AFP)

China’s ‘Singles Day’ shopping fest loses its shine for weary consumers

A worker sorting packages at JD.com’s warehouse in Beijing on Nov 11.

China consumer prices unexpectedly rise on holiday demand

China’s consumer prices unexpectedly increased in October, as holidays during the month boosted travel, food and transport demand.

How a little Chinese island rose to global chemical dominance

China's dominance in chemicals is just one facet of its sprawling industrial base as seeh here in Baotoau's collection of steel mills, chemical factories and rare earth refineries.

A great wealth transfer is happening in China

Chinese seniors exercising in the vicinity of Temple of Heaven in Beijing. As their numbers rise, so will questions over inheritance and eldercare.

China factory activity sees longest slump in almost a decade

With new US-China trade truce, overseas demand could begin to cool if customers no longer feel the need to stockpile goods.

Letter From Chengdu

Panda-mania: Singapore fans fly to China to see Le Le, others race to catch Hua Hua

mzpanda - The crowd at the quarters of Hua Hua, China’s celebrity panda. Guards frequently remind visitors to keep their noise levels down, and move them on after 2 minutes of viewing time.

Credit: PANDA SLEEP HOTEL

Hong Kong universities are outshining Tsinghua

The Hong Kong University of Science and Technology (above) has been among the most proactive of the city’s tertiary institutions in taking advantage of global developments to attract international talent, academics and students alike, to Hong Kong. It is one of eight publicly funded universities in the city.

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