Chinese Economy

China's Q1 growth exceeds expectations, but pandemic challenge remains

China's gross domestic product expanded by 4.8 percent in the first quarter from a year earlier, beating analysts' expectations for a 4.4 percent gain and picking up from 4.0 percent in the fourth quarter.

Why China has a complex position on the Russia-Ukraine conflict

China has usually chosen to be a lowkey player in different conflicts. In the Ukraine-Russia conflict, however, Beijing is walking a diplomatic tightrope.

China Evergrande shares fall after missing new coupon payments

The fate of Evergrande and other indebted Chinese property companies has gripped financial markets in recent months amid fears of knock-on effects.

Why China and Russia are partnering up

Under Western pressure, the two states are aligning with each other at a level unseen for decades.

China's economy grew faster than expected in 2020 despite pandemic

GDP of the world's second biggest economy grew 2.3 percent in 2020, making the Asian giant the only major economy in the world to avoid a contraction last year.

China to use Arctic Ocean route opened by global warming

China benefits from global warming, ships will use Arctic Ocean route to cut travel time between Atlantic and Pacific