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The world will feel the effects of China’s lackluster reaction to its economic problems.
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The world will feel the effects of China’s lackluster reaction to its economic problems.

Critical sectors of the Chinese economy, including real estate and exports, continue to send up warning flags, as seen by economic statistics. But so far, the response from Chinese politicians and bureaucrats has been lackluster and has had little effect. The official response has been more concerned with managing the story than with really doing something about it. After a brief lull after the Politburo meeting, outflows from Chinese markets picked up speed in August. What must happen to regain investors' trust? Predictions for 2023 included…
The Second-Largest Economy in the World, China, Is in Crisis
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The Second-Largest Economy in the World, China, Is in Crisis

A leading American financial newspaper has said that China's economy, the world's second biggest, is in severe crisis and that the country's "broken" model of development during the last four decades is visible even in outlying regions.According to a large Sunday report in The Wall Street Journal, analysts are more pessimistic about China's economic prospects because of unfavorable demographics and a growing gulf between the two countries, which threatens to dampen international investment and trade. It speculated that the current economic downturn may signal the end of an entire era. Currently, the (economic) model has been compromised, the financial daily said. The Wall Street Journal cited Adam Tooze, a history professor at Columbia University who specializes in economic crise...
What the market is thinking: Will China really ‘go big’ on interest rate cuts?
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What the market is thinking: Will China really ‘go big’ on interest rate cuts?

Jamie McGeever, the writer for the financial markets, previews the day ahead in Asia. With uneasiness and fear over China sweeping financial markets, the People's Bank of China is likely to slash interest rates on Monday, but it may have to throw caution to the wind and 'go big' to calm investors. Investors will be paying attention to three policy decisions from Asian central banks this week, including China's. On Thursday, the Bank of Korea and the Bank of Indonesia are both likely to maintain their current interest rate policies. Along with the annual Jackson Hole Symposium, where Fed Chair Jerome Powell will talk on Friday, the PBOC's decision and broader events concerning China's markets and economy will occupy investors' attention this week. This week in South Africa, Pre...
The CPI has urged Vice President Joe Biden to end all US support for Pakistan.
China, USA

The CPI has urged Vice President Joe Biden to end all US support for Pakistan.

As a result of the assaults on minorities, notably Christians and their churches, the CPI pleaded on US Vice President Joe Biden on Saturday to end all financial and military assistance to Pakistan. It also called for the United Nations to step in to prevent things from becoming any worse. In light of this onslaught on Pakistan's religious minority, we urge Vice President Joe Biden to end the United States' military and financial support for Pakistan. When assisting Christians, he should remember the persecution they've faced and the destruction of their churches. Atul Kumar Anjan, national secretary of the CPI, told reporters in Patna that "the minorities, including the Christians, are in extreme trouble there." The Left leader said the United Nations "should warn Pakistan and s...
Bank of America claims these 6 unexpected developments illustrate how dire the current state of the Chinese economy is.
China, USA

Bank of America claims these 6 unexpected developments illustrate how dire the current state of the Chinese economy is.

Despite predictions of a post-pandemic economic resurgence, China has seen its GDP for the second quarter fall well short of projections, and the nation has entered deflationary zone for the first time since 2021 as a result of decreasing prices. In a frantic effort to pretend everything is OK, Beijing has lowered interest rates and ceased publicizing ugly young unemployment numbers. Bank of America analyst Michael Hartnett released a research note on Friday in which he described the new China figures as "positively shocking" and warned of the increased potential of a significant credit event that would send stock prices much down and demand a coordinated international reaction. One source of "event risk," he continued, is the continuing liquidity issues for real estate giant Cou...
<strong>Chinese Economy Slips Further</strong>
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Chinese Economy Slips Further

Chinese Government’s efforts to revive the economy received a further setback as the economy slipped into deflation as consumer prices declined by 0.3% in July, for the first time since February 2021. This follows decline in factory gate prices and weak export and import data, which indicates that the expected pace of China's post-pandemic recovery in demand has not materialized. According to Jim Reid, a strategist at Deutsche Bank, the latest trade data suggests that the Chinese economy was being dragged down by weakness in global demand and a domestic slowdown. Reduced foreign demand for Chinese goods and geopolitical tensions has taken a toll on trade, encouraging international firms to shift investments out of the country. Weak domestic and global demand has pushed factory gate ...
China’s economic downturn is a consequence of Chinese politics and is thus “not just a financial issue.”
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China’s economic downturn is a consequence of Chinese politics and is thus “not just a financial issue.”

Consumer prices have fallen in China for the first time in almost two years, exports are down, and rumor has it that one of the country's top private property developers is experiencing a liquidity issue. According to interviews with experts conducted by ThePrint, the causes range from previous governmental mistakes to rising debt levels, low consumer confidence, a faltering real estate market, and a continuing trade war with the United States. According to Sriparna Pathak, an associate professor of Chinese studies at O.P. Jindal Global University, falling consumer spending has pushed China's economy into deflation as consumers lose faith in the country's economic future. With economic optimism low, consumers choose to put money aside in case of need. She said, "There are many re...
The Chinese Ministry of Finance has issued 12 billion Yuan in bonds in Hong Kong.
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The Chinese Ministry of Finance has issued 12 billion Yuan in bonds in Hong Kong.

On Wednesday, the Chinese Ministry of Finance (MOF) issued 12 billion yuan ($1.67 billion) in bonds denominated in yuan in the Hong Kong Special Administrative Region (HKSAR), further strengthening the HKSAR's position as a worldwide financial centre and the internationalization of the yuan. According to the tender notice released by the Central Moneymarkets Unit of Hong Kong, the 12 billion yuan of bonds were issued via a tender on Wednesday and were split between two-year bonds worth 6 billion yuan, three-year bonds costing 3 billion yuan, and five-year bonds totaling 3 billion yuan. On June 1st, 2023, the MOF stated that it will issue a total of 30 billion yuan worth of bonds in the HKSAR this year over four tranches, each with an issuance amount of 12 billion yuan, 6 billion yua...
With Little Faith in Common Prosperity, Even China’s Not-so-rich Escape to the West
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With Little Faith in Common Prosperity, Even China’s Not-so-rich Escape to the West

President Xi Jinping’s message to Chinese people everywhere is crisp: “tell China’s story well.” All organs of the Communist Party of China (CPC) have been harnessed not only in pursuit of the ‘Chinese Dream of National Rejuvenation’ but to also persuade the greatest possible number, both at home and abroad, that this virtuous goal is almost within Beijing’s grasp. In June 2023 alone, four major international forums were held in China to roll out the government’s vision for global human rights governance, promoting China’s cultural strengths, making the CPC more likeable, and for world peace. It should, therefore, strike a dissonant chord to read increasing reports about Chinese citizens, of all social classes and wealth levels, leaving China permanently for foreign countries. ...
Chinese Property Market Crisis Deepens
China, Market

Chinese Property Market Crisis Deepens

A sharp fall in the shares and bonds of Country Garden, one of the China’s largest property developers, due to worries of its repayment ability, indicates a deepening crisis in China's property sector. Other high-profile debt burdened Chinese companies, including Dalian Wanda Group and state-backed Sino- Ocean have also witnessed sizable sell-offs. Chinese real estate giant KWG Property has defaulted on multiple loans. In a statement that augurs poorly for the already embattled Chinese property market, China Ever Grande, the global real estate industry’s most heavily indebted property developer, triggered the crisis in China’s real estate market. It was recently reported that its debts rose further to about USD 340 billion by the end of last year. In order to manage its swirling debts,...