Economy News China’s Exports Rebound In April In Boost For Economy

Chinese manufacturing is slumping despite boost from exports

China’s manufacturing activity contracted in November, according to official and private surveys, as stronger demand overseas after a trade truce with the US failed to reverse a deepening slowdown in ... Read More

China's factory activity contracts for 8th month in November despite trade war truce

China’s factory activity contracted for the eighth straight month in November, according to an official survey on Sunday, underscoring challenges for the country’s economy despite the U.S.-China trade ... Read More

China’s Li Renews Call to Boost Consumption Side of Economy

Chinese Premier Li Qiang renewed a call for consumption to play a greater role in the economy, underscoring worries among the nation’s top leaders about relying too heavily on exports. The country ... Read More

China’s Economy Holds Steady, but Consumers Grow More Cautious

A further increase in China’s trade surplus failed to fully offset the effects of a worsening housing market, which has left consumers wary. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from Beijing Strong exports and ... Read More

Pets, anime and toys are part of China's latest effort to boost consumption

China unveiled a plan to boost consumption in the world's second-largest economy, detailing measures that include promoting upgrades of consumer goods in rural areas and sectors such as "pet, anime ... Read More