5+ hour, 29+ min ago  (452+ words) For businesses and investors, the 15th FYP signals both'possible tightening'of environmental standards and regulations, but also the expansion of a range of new opportunities across both "traditional" renewable supply chains and emerging carbon and energy technology. To keep the country on…...

4+ week, 2+ day ago  (1056+ words) China's economy in 2026 has opened the year with accelerating industrial output, surging foreign trade, and continued high-tech investment, even as domestic consumption remains subdued and private and foreign investment continue to decline. Policymakers have signalled continuity, with expansionary fiscal policy…...

1+ mon, 3+ day ago  (587+ words) China's15th Five-Year Plan for National Economic and Social Development of the People's Republic of China(15th FYP), the country's economic blueprint for the period from 2026 to 2030, highlights theimportant roleof the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area (GBA) in the country's growth trajectory…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (220+ words) National People's Congress (NPC), China's legislature. The Two Sessions are closely watched by foreign investors, as they provide a key insight into China's political landscape, reveal Beijing's priorities for the coming year, and outline the country's overall policy direction. In…...

1+ mon, 2+ week ago  (505+ words) The latest issue of China Briefing Magazine, "Labor Trends and Risk Management in China 2026, is now'available as a complimentary download on the Asia Briefing Publication Store. As China's economy continues to recalibrate, 2026 is shaping up to be a year defined…...

2+ mon, 1+ week ago  (625+ words) China's 31 mainland provinces, municipalities, and autonomous regions have released their 2025 economic indicators and official GDP growth targets for 2026, revealing new patterns of regional development. With an uneven set of 2025 growth results, local governments in regions that underperformed have lowered their…...

2+ mon, 2+ week ago  (391+ words) As a frontier city of China's opening-up and innovation drive, Shenzhen has long been closely watched for its policies on attracting and retaining international talent. Recently, a practical yet significant shift in the renewal approval process for Category B and…...

3+ mon, 4+ day ago  (845+ words) China concluded 2025 with economic growth meeting its official target, marking a steady end to the 14th Five'Year Plan period. According to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) on January 19, 2026, China's gross domestic product (GDP) expanded by 5. 0 percent year'on'year…...

4+ mon, 1+ day ago  (836+ words) As China releases its final major set of monthly economic data for 2025, November's figures offer a useful lens through which to assess how the economy has performed over the year, and what challenges are likely to shape the outlook for…...

5+ mon, 4+ day ago  (874+ words) China's economy in October 2025 showed mixed signals, with headline indicators pointing to weakness. Industrial output, retail sales, and investment slowed sharply, while exports declined for the first time in months. Yet improving consumer confidence and stronger service spending suggests underlying…...