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Monday, March 23, 2026
TopicChina economy

Topic: China economy

China’s economic model that fuelled its rise is running out of steam

Central to China's growth model was the property sector — housing construction, land sales, and real estate investment. The consequences of that dependency are now becoming evident.

China lowers its growth target to least ambitious since 1991. Six charts explain its weakening economy

Beijing has lowered its official 2026 growth target to between 4.5% and 5%— its least ambitious goal since 1991 and a steep comedown from the double-digit expansion of past years.

Six charts that explain China’s weakening economy as it posts lowest growth target in decades

China’s government lowered its official 2026 growth target to 4.5%-5% — its least ambitious goal since 1991.

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.

On Camera

Was the ‘Dancing Girl’ from Mohenjo-Daro really a dancer?

The interpretation of this bronze statuette was shaped by the colonial officers who viewed the past through the lens of their own assumptions about Indian society and the role of women.

Graduate and unemployed: India’s middle-class rulebook for career & success no longer works

Low salaries, little growth in corporate jobs and F&O losses, the assumptions that once built middle class security are no longer applicable to the emerging Indian economy.

Iran launches missile at US and UK’s Diego Garcia base, reveals new striking capability

New Delhi: In a dramatic escalation that has surprised the world, Iran attempted two missile strikes on a US-UK joint military base in the...

The Vishwaguru delusion, mine vs yours, is ruining our view of the world

One side thinks India is punching way above its weight. The other thinks Modi has undermined India and it punches below its strength. Both are wrong.