The reduction in the rates, which are used to set corporate loans and home mortgages, signal concern that the country’s post-pandemic rebound is stalling.
Category: China
China’s Economic Rebound Hits a Wall, With ‘No Quick Fix’ to Revive It
Policymakers and investors expected China’s economy to rev up again after Beijing abruptly dropped Covid precautions, but recent data shows alarming signs of a slowdown.
China’s Bid to Improve Food Production? Giant Towers of Pigs.
High-rise hog farms have sprung up nationwide as part of Beijing’s drive to enhance its agricultural competitiveness and reduce its dependence on imports.
The People Onscreen Are Fake. The Disinformation Is Real.
For the first time, A.I.-generated personas, often used for corporate trainings, were detected in a state-aligned information campaign — opening a new chapter in online manipulation.
As China Reopens Its Borders, Mixed Feelings at Home and Abroad
Friends and families are planning reunions; tourists are booking flights. But amid the anticipation, there’s a whiff of anxiety.
As China Lifts Pandemic Border Controls, Mixed Feelings at Home and Abroad
Friends and families are planning reunions; tourists are booking flights. But amid the anticipation, there’s a whiff of anxiety.
How a Texas Border City Is Shaping the Future of Global Trade
Laredo, across from Mexico on the Rio Grande, is primed to become one of the world’s most important land ports as American companies reduce their reliance on factories in Asia.
Why China’s Economy Faces a Perilous Road to Recovery
Years of lockdowns took a brutal toll on businesses. Now, the rapid spread of Covid after a chaotic reopening has deprived them of workers and customers.
‘OK, Mexico, Save Me’: After China, This Is Where Globalization May Lead
As American companies seek to limit their exposure to the pitfalls of making goods in China, some are moving production to Mexico.
With ‘Zero Covid,’ China Proved It’s Good at Control. Governance Is Harder.
For a powerful government that has bragged about its command of the country, its absence at a moment of crisis has made the public question its credibility.