China sets economic growth target of ‘around 5%’ for 2023, lowest in decades

China sets economic growth target of ‘around 5%’ for 2023, lowest in decades

Image used for representational purpose only. | Photo Credit: AFP China on Sunday set an economic growth target of “around 5%” for 2023, one of the lowest in decades, as its annual National People’s Congress opened in Beijing. The target was announced in a work report delivered by outgoing Premier Li Keqiang as the rubber-stamp […]

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China’s property woes fuel risks to its financial system: Moody’s report

China’s property woes fuel risks to its financial system: Moody’s report

Residential buildings in Huaian, in China’s eastern Jiangsu province. File | Photo Credit: AFP Risks to the stability of China‘s financial system are rising on continued sluggishness in its property sector and an economic slowdown, making smaller banks more vulnerable, rating agency Moody’s said on Friday. China’s property sector has slowed sharply this year after […]

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India’s imports from China surge to record high in first nine months of year

India’s imports from China surge to record high in first nine months of year

India imported $89.66 billion worth of goods from China in the first nine months of 2022, the highest on record for three quarters in any year. Two-way trade has crossed $100 billion India imported $89.66 billion worth of goods from China in the first nine months of 2022, the highest on record for three quarters […]

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China’s July industrial profits down as COVID-19 curbs, heatwaves hit

China’s July industrial profits down as COVID-19 curbs, heatwaves hit

Profits at China’s industrial firms fell 1.1% in January-July from a year earlier, wiping out the 1.0% growth logged during the first six months, country’s National Bureau of Statistics said Profits at China’s industrial firms fell 1.1% in January-July from a year earlier, wiping out the 1.0% growth logged during the first six months, country’s […]

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China’s factories slide back to slower growth amid broad demand strains

China’s factories slide back to slower growth amid broad demand strains

China’s factories lapsed into slower growth in July just a month after rebounding strongly, with persistent demand weakness and domestic COVID-19 outbreaks throwing the country’s vast manufacturing sector back into a fresh period of uncertainty. A private poll by Caixin on Monday showed factory activity expanded at a slower pace in July. That came on […]

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