NBC DFW15d
China keeps benchmark lending rates unchanged as it contends with a weakening yuan
The People's Bank of China held the 1-year loan prime rate at 3.1%, and the 5-year LPR at 3.6%, according to the PBOC statement. The PBOC has ramped up measures lately to avoid a sharp fall in the ...
Nikkei Asia17d
China posts 5% growth for 2024 as challenges pile up
HONG KONG/SHANGHAI -- China on Friday announced that its economic growth rate for 2024 was in line with the target set by a government beset by the threat of fresh U.S. tariffs, an enduring ...
The New York Times17d
China Says Economy Grew 5% Last Year, Driven by Exports
Analysts say they see signs of malaise in China’s domestic economy, but those problems were offset mainly by robust exports and a $1 trillion trade surplus. By Keith Bradsher Reporting from ...
The Financial Times18d
China’s 2024 economic data as it happened: growth hits 5% target; population falls for third year
China has reported full-year economic growth of 5 per cent for 2024, meeting its official target and slightly exceeding economists’ forecasts of 4.9 per cent Retail sales grew 3.5 per cent last ...
Business Insider18d
China hit its economic goals in 2024 despite a consumer spending problem
In a news release on Friday morning, China's National Bureau of Statistics reported its economy grew 5% in 2024 from a year ago, meeting its official target. Analysts polled by Reuters had ...
Wall Street Journal19d
China Has a $1 Trillion Head Start in Any Tariff Fight
As he prepares for his second term, China’s dominance of global manufacturing is greater than ever. China just posted a trade surplus with the rest of the world of almost $1 trillion for 2024 ...
Nikkei Asia19d
China makes inroads in DRAM chips in challenge to Samsung and Micron
TAIPEI -- In just five years and in the face of mounting U.S. restrictions, China's share of the global memory chip market has gone from virtually zero to 5% -- and industry insiders say it could ...
The Economist19d
An initiative so feared that China has stopped saying its name
LIKE LORD VOLDEMORT from Harry Potter, “Made in China 2025” is an initiative which induces so much fear and loathing abroad that Chinese officials dare not speak its name. The plan ...
The Source Magazine20d
Lil TJay and Cardi B Put Offset on Blast Over Finances and Family Drama
Offset found himself in the hot seat this week as Lil TJay and his estranged wife, Cardi B, publicly called him out over money and personal grievances. Last week, Lil TJay took to social media to ...
China Internet Information Center20d
U.S. risks turning into a rogue state: FT
"What we are witnessing is a tragedy -- not a comedy," the FT said. Enditem Follow China.org.cn on Twitter and Facebook to join the conversation.
7News Miami20d
Marco Rubio warns China is America’s ‘biggest threat,’ affirms value of NATO alliance
WASHINGTON (AP) — Florida Sen. Marco Rubio on Wednesday painted a dark vision of the consequences of America’s “unbalanced relationship” with China, echoing President-elect Donald Trump ...
Rolling Stone20d
Pearl Jam, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Wayne (With the Roots!) Set for New Orleans Jazz Fest
Pearl Jam, Kacey Musgraves, Lil Wayne with the Roots, Luke Combs, and Dave Matthews Band are among the headliners for the 2025 New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival. Haim, Lenny Kravitz ...