Reductions come in wake of Communist party’s third plenum but impact likely to be moderate, warn analysts
The Chinese economy needs a clearer strategy to boost its lacklustre demand
Communist party’s deputy director for economic affairs points to ‘divergence’ between regions and low consumption
The urgency and cost of the climate transition make cheap green imports crucial
Top Communist party committee outlines need to ‘prevent ideological risks’ at five-year policy meeting
It is not just high-end equipment manufacturers such as ASML that will be hurt by US-China trade tensions
Trade secretary Jonathan Reynolds will remain ‘vigilant’ but is not planning to follow Brussels’ lead
Washington has to keep acting to maintain its trade and tech barriers against Beijing
Weaker data release comes as Communist party leadership launches economic policy meeting
The authorities are increasingly concerned about rises in unemployment, mental illness and crime linked to the economic slowdown
Falling imports drive record trade surplus in June as Beijing leans on manufacturing to support economy
Communist party’s third plenum next week expected to focus on investment in cutting-edge tech and fiscal policy
Move comes as Joe Biden tries to shore up support in rust-belt heartlands ahead of November election
Factory deflation eases but Beijing’s reliance on exports and industrial output is stoking trade tensions
People’s Bank of China tries to stem rush into sovereign debt amid weakening economy
The country’s problems are both cyclical and structural and need tackling on multiple fronts
Is China destined to overtake the US as the world’s technology superpower?
European Commission plans to scrap €150 threshold below which goods are exempt from customs duties
Red Sea attacks push up costs and put pressure on profits during critical season for trade
Asia may be worth another look, if you have an appetite for risk
Premier seeks to win over sceptical foreign investors despite tension over trade
Presidential rivals’ protectionist plans will also pile pressure on struggling logistics sector
Momentum behind net zero pledges could be fading as Beijing prioritises economic growth and energy security
Better-case scenario is that sales start to stabilise near the end of the year
Premier Li Qiang says soaring output of electric cars and lithium batteries is ‘enriching global supply’