China’s services activity expanded at its fastest pace in 33 months in February, underpinned by firmer demand including a pickup in overseas orders, reports Reutersciting a private-sector survey. The expansion came as rising costs also pushed output prices to their highest in 21 months. The RatingDog China General Services PMI, compiled by S&P Global, rose to […]
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Li Shufu, chairman of vehicle manufacturer Geely, has proposed that China promote methanol-powered trucks for medium- and long-distance freight, reports Caixin. He argues they offer a practical way to decarbonize a sector where electric and hydrogen options have struggled to gain traction. Li, a member of the Chinese People’s Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC), submitted the […]
On the second day of the National People’s Congress (NPC) the country’s growth target of 4.5-5% was formally ratified. The figure was first proposed during the party’s plenum in October, the lowest growth target set by Beijing since 1991. A lot has changed since the target was proposed by the party back then. The current […]
China’s primary school enrolment fell to 14.617 million in 2025, a drop of 10% from the previous year and a 22% contraction from the peak in 2023, reports Caixin citing data from the National Bureau of Statistics. With births further sliding to 7.92 million in 2025, projections suggest that primary school intake will shrink by nearly half […]
China’s Supreme People’s Court has issued a warning against the practice of demanding excessive betrothal gifts, reports Caixin. The move comes as part of a state campaign to curb costly wedding customs that authorities say are destabilizing families and imposing heavy financial burdens. In a press briefing Monday, the high court reiterated the legal principle prohibiting […]