According to Chinese policy sources, Beijing plans on keeping its inflation target at 3% in 2020, in contrast to speculation that it might raise the bar to give room for extra economic stimulus. The inflation target, which will later this… Read More ›
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China hoping for partial trade deal, respite from U.S. tariffs
It is important to note that concessions made by China are largely insignificant and non-systemic. U.S. demands that it stops the forcible transfer of U.S. technology to Chinese firms, stop industrial espionage, stop non-compliance of U.S. intellectual property rights, have… Read More ›
China cuts VAT rate to boost slowing economy
China, the world’s second-largest economy, is growing at its weakest pace in almost 30 years. Its trade war with the U.S. is significantly having a deep impact on its economy. Consumer brands across China, including Apple Inc, have lowered their… Read More ›
Beijing appoints Zhu Hexin as the vice governor of the PBOC
The appointment comes at a time when the Chinese economy is cooling with record low retail sales, and is showing signs of stress from U.S. sanctions. On Tuesday, in a strategic move China has appointed Zhu Hexin as the vice… Read More ›