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Sunday, January 18, 2026
TopicChina economy

Topic: China economy

Global Times ex-editor, ‘banned’ from social media in July over Chinese economy comment, makes comeback

Hu Xijin's now-deleted blog post implying push for 'private economy' in China had triggered backlash. He has now resurfaced after nearly 100 days of silence with a post on Weibo.

China urges elderly population to participate in community services to boost economy and development

The broader initiative will enable all elderly people to engage in grassroots activity, from dispute mediation to health and fitness, Chinese civil affairs ministry said.

Middle-income nations see China’s economic influence more positively than high-income ones, finds Pew

Survey of 35 countries shows divided opinions on China's role in global economy, environment, peace & stability. Globally, fewer people trust Chinese President Xi Jinping's leadership.

China is building a carbon-neutral economy with nature-positive start-ups

To tackle climate change, China aims to peak carbon dioxide emissions by 2030 and achieve carbon neutrality by 2060.

‘India can see China-like economic success without sacrificing democracy,’ says TeamLease vice-chairman

Manish Sabharwal blames regulatory hurdles, lack of human capital development, and failure to transition from farm to non-farm sectors for India’s slower economic growth compared to China.

3 of the world’s 6 largest economies are contracting. How this will affect India

Japan & UK released data showing that these economies have entered technical recession. Germany is also facing economic contraction in 2023. India's poised to be negatively affected.

Why China is facing headwinds from all directions, real estate crisis to sluggish bank growth

China’s property sector is grappling with huge losses, manufacturing has been shrinking, and youth unemployment hit a record high in June. ‘Economy progressed too fast,’ expert says.

Bill on appointment of election commissioners fails the smell test

ThePrint view on the most important issues.

‘Not just financial issue’ — why China’s economic slowdown is also a reflection of its politics

China’s exports declined in July and consumer prices fell, tipping the economy into deflation. Meanwhile, the country's largest private property developer 'is facing a liquidity crisis'.

Western sanctions hurting China’s semiconductor goals. Xi must raise the stakes or give up

Advanced chips are often described as the oil of the future. The sanctions by US, Netherlands, and Japan condemn China to be a second-rate power.

On Camera

Harmlessly mean is the new flirting strategy. It comes in 2 flavours—negging & rage-baiting

Most people can tell the difference between someone being harmlessly mean and someone who simply enjoys tearing down another person’s self-esteem.

Wharton India Economic Forum: How India’s sustainability transition is turning pragmatic

Experts discuss India’s sustainability journey and how it is evolving from a narrative of climate intent to one grounded in economics, infrastructure, and long-term returns.

The curious case of Pakistan’s JF-17 ‘orders’

Pakistan lacks capacity to deliver aircraft at pace suggested by its claimed contracts as it depends on China for avionics, electronic warfare, weapons, and on Russia for engines. 

Pakistan se azaadi. Grow up India, stop giving it prime real estate in your psyche

Pakistan not only has zero chance of catching up with India in most areas, but will inevitably see the gap rising. Its leaders will offer its people the same snake oil in different bottles.