China preps policy support for economic conference held under Trump’s shadow

China preps policy support for economic conference held under Trump’s shadow

China’s annual tone-setting economic work conference, which is set to convene this week, is expected to assess mounting challenges and signal intensified policy support, as policymakers seek to stabilise growth amid domestic pressures and external uncertainties, analysts said. Chinese leaders are expected to spend at least two or three days for closed-door exchanges on next … Read more

Janet Yellen in China: how far did trip move the ball for US-China relations as presidential election looms?

Janet Yellen in China: how far did trip move the ball for US-China relations as presidential election looms?

The week-long trip to China by US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen sidestepped core economic disputes, and without headway, analysts said the pressure of November’s presidential election could force the Biden administration “to be more aggressive” on the trade front. Yellen ended her second trip to China in 10 months on Tuesday, having met Chinese officials … Read more