Hong Kong stock market plunges most since ’97 crisis amid tariffs panic Benchmark Hang Seng Index plummets as much as 13.74 percent in horror day for Asia’s markets. Al Jazeera · Apr 7, 2025
China's Economy Hit By Worst Consumer Prices For The First Time In 14 Years According to official data published by the National Bureau of Statistics, China's consumer price index fell by 0.8 per cent in January 2024, compared to that of January 2023. International Business Times UK · Feb 13, 2024
China’s economy grows 3%, among worst performances on record Official figures reflect toll of Beijing’s since-abandoned ‘zero COVID’ pandemic strategy. Al Jazeera · Jan 17, 2023
Hong Kong shares dive to 11-year low as China touts ‘zero COVID’ Hang Seng Index plunges to below 17,000 points as Beijing vows to stick with controversial pandemic strategy. Al Jazeera · Oct 11, 2022
China’s economy slows sharply, fanning global recession fears Second quarter expansion of 0.4 percent is the weakest performance since the initial coronavirus outbreak in Wuhan. Al Jazeera · Jul 15, 2022
China stocks, yuan slide as Beijing doubles down on ‘zero COVID’ Market jitters follow Beijing warning against any questioning of its controversial pandemic strategy. Al Jazeera · May 6, 2022
China pledges more economic support as lockdowns stymie growth Top decision-making body pledges package of measures to help industries and small firms affected by the pandemic. Al Jazeera · Apr 29, 2022
China signals caution on inflation despite COVID, Ukraine woes The People’s Bank of China keeps one-year loan prime rate at 3.7 percent and the five-year rate at 4.6 percent. Al Jazeera · Apr 20, 2022
China’s growth beats forecasts, but COVID, Ukraine risks grow Stronger-than-expected figures cover only a small period of ongoing ultra-strict lockdown in Shanghai. Al Jazeera · Apr 18, 2022
China’s prices surge past forecasts amid lockdowns, Ukraine war Soaring factory inflation in world’s second-largest economy could spell more price rises worldwide. Al Jazeera · Apr 11, 2022
World Bank cuts Asia’s 2022 growth outlook on Ukraine war Washington-based lender forecasts five percent growth for the region this year, down from 5.4 percent in October. Al Jazeera · Apr 5, 2022