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Temasek raised China exposure by $7.7b in FY26—its highest increase in 5 years
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Temasek Raises China Exposure by $7.7 Billion as Valuations Recover
FINANCE By Wang Liwei Published: Jul. 16, 2026 12:13 a.m. GMT+8 00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version For the fiscal year ended March 31, Temasek reported a net portfolio value of S$518 billion and a one-year total shareholder return of 10.5%. Photo: VCG Temasek Holdings Pte. Ltd.
Analysis: China’s AI Boom Masks a Deepening Economic Divide
ECONOMY By Yu Hairong and Wang Liwei Published: Jul. 15, 2026 4:57 p.m. GMT+8 00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version As artificial intelligence (AI) emerges as a powerful engine for China’s exports and industrial profits, economists warn that the boom could exacerbate deep-seated structural inequalities. On the surface, the AI boom is providing a much-needed lifeline to China’s industrial sector.
Analysis: China’s Appetite for Overseas Investment Grows as Beijing Readies Guardrails
FINANCE By Wang Shiyu and Wang Liwei Published: Jul. 14, 2026 6:23 p.m. GMT+8 00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version After China’s foreign exchange regulator in March added $5.3 billion to the quota for a program that lets domestic investors put money into overseas markets, it got snapped up almost instantly.
Multi-Scale Pore Structure of the Deep Coal Seam Gas Reservoir in the Daning-Jixian Block of the Southeastern Ordos Basin
Data Availability Statement The data that support the findings of this study are available from the corresponding author upon reasonable request. Peer Review For transparency, the peer review documents associated with this article are available at https://doi.org/10.1002/gj.70376.
Analysis: Dollar’s Pain Is Yuan’s Gain
1. China's push to internationalize the yuan has entered a more difficult phase, where expanding the currency's global use requires more than simply settling trade in yuan. For over a decade, the yuan's international use mainly expanded through cross-border trade settlement, but this alone is insufficient unless yuan liquidity can circulate more freely through global investment and financing channels.
Analysis: Dollar’s Pain Is Yuan’s Gain
ECONOMY By Wang Shiyu and Wang Liwei Published: May. 25, 2026 5:09 p.m. GMT+8 00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version China’s push to internationalize the yuan is entering a more difficult phase, where expanding the currency’s global use will require more than simply settling trade in yuan. For more than a decade, the yuan’s international use has expanded mainly through cross-border trade settlement.
Analysis: Where Is the Strengthening Yuan Headed?
00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version The yuan is now in what many market analysts see as a sustained period of appreciation against the U.S. dollar, raising fundamental questions about how far it will go, how fast, and what that means for China’s exporters and the broader global economy.
Analysis: China’s Price Cycle Shows Signs of Turning, but Demand Still Lags
00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version China’s long stretch of low prices is showing signs of easing, with producer prices returning to growth for the first time in more than three years. The shift marks a potential inflection point for an economy that has faced prolonged deflationary pressure, though the durability of the recovery remains uncertain.
Analysis: China’s Price Cycle Shows Signs of Turning, but Demand Still Lags
00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version China’s long stretch of low prices is showing signs of easing, with producer prices returning to growth for the first time in more than three years. The shift marks a potential inflection point for an economy that has faced prolonged deflationary pressure, though the durability of the recovery remains uncertain.
Standard Chartered CEO Says Global Banks Can’t Ignore China
FINANCE By Wang Liwei Published: Feb. 4, 2026 4:49 p.m. GMT+8 00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version Bill Winters. Photo: VCG Standard Chartered CEO Bill Winters said China’s wealth accumulation makes it essential for major global financial institutions, even as geopolitical tensions complicate Western engagement with Beijing. Winters made the remarks in an interview with Caixin during a Jan.
Reporter’s Notebook: Starmer’s Beijing Bet - Economic Realism Ends an Eight-Year Hiatus
1. Keir Starmer visited Beijing from January 28 to 31, marking the first visit by a British prime minister to China in eight years. He highlighted the elapsed time since the last visit, emphasizing the need for renewed engagement. Starmer was accompanied by a large delegation of 60 business and cultural leaders, illustrating the economic focus of the visit, in contrast to previous British visits that were either highly ceremonial or marked by diplomatic caution.
Reporter’s Notebook: Starmer’s Beijing Bet - Economic Realism Ends an Eight-Year Hiatus
COMMENTARY & ANALYSIS By Wang Liwei Published: Feb. 2, 2026 4:35 p.m. GMT+8 00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer (right) and Business and Trade Secretary Peter Kyle visit the Bund in Shanghai on Jan. 31, 2026. Photo: VCG On arriving in Beijing Jan.
U.K. Aims to Reduce ‘Volatility’ in China Ties as Starmer Visits Beijing
WORLD By Wang Liwei and Lu Zhenhua Published: Jan. 28, 2026 3:59 p.m. GMT+8 00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version British Ambassador to China Peter Wilson. Photo: VCG British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will arrive in Beijing on Wednesday against a backdrop of global uncertainty, kicking off the first visit to China by a U.K. leader since 2018.
U.K. Aims to Reduce ‘Volatility’ in China Ties as Starmer Visits Beijing
WORLD By Wang Liwei and Lu Zhenhua Published: Jan. 28, 2026 3:59 p.m. GMT+8 00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version British Ambassador to China Peter Wilson. Photo: VCG British Prime Minister Keir Starmer will arrive in Beijing on Wednesday against a backdrop of global uncertainty, kicking off the first visit to China by a U.K. leader since 2018.
Cover Story: China’s Deposit Repricing Tests Banks and Savers as Trillions Come Due
1. The period of easily accessible, high-interest deposits in China is coming to an end, evidenced by a sharp decline in interest rates offered on certificates of deposit. For example, deposit products that offered rates as high as 5.3% in 2021 now struggle to offer even 2%, marking a significant shift for Chinese savers as their deposits mature and need to be reinvested in a much lower-rate environment. [para. 1][para. 2][para. 3] 2.
Cover Story: China’s Deposit Repricing Tests Banks and Savers as Trillions Come Due
1. The period of easily accessible, high-interest deposits in China is coming to an end, evidenced by a sharp decline in interest rates offered on certificates of deposit. For example, deposit products that offered rates as high as 5.3% in 2021 now struggle to offer even 2%, marking a significant shift for Chinese savers as their deposits mature and need to be reinvested in a much lower-rate environment. [para. 1][para. 2][para. 3] 2.
UBS Seeks Panda Bond Issuance to Fund China Expansion
FINANCE By Wang Liwei Published: Jan. 20, 2026 3:43 p.m. GMT+8 00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version Sergio Ermotti UBS Group AG is seeking to issue panda bonds to fund its expanding operations in China, as the Swiss bank looks to capitalize on lower borrowing costs and improving conditions in its business there, Caixin has learned.
UBS Seeks Panda Bond Issuance to Fund China Expansion
FINANCE By Wang Liwei Published: Jan. 20, 2026 3:43 p.m. GMT+8 00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version Sergio Ermotti UBS Group AG is seeking to issue panda bonds to fund its expanding operations in China, as the Swiss bank looks to capitalize on lower borrowing costs and improving conditions in its business there, Caixin has learned.
In Depth: China’s Record Trade Surplus Spurs Reckoning for Yuan
00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version After years of trending weaker against the dollar, the yuan has been regaining its strength since last year. Since late April, the onshore yuan has appreciated nearly 4.4% against the dollar as of Monday, reversing a multiyear slide. As of the official close of trading that day, the yuan stood at just over 6.98 to the dollar.
In Depth: China’s Record Trade Surplus Spurs Reckoning for Yuan
00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version After years of trending weaker against the dollar, the yuan has been regaining its strength since last year. Since late April, the onshore yuan has appreciated nearly 4.4% against the dollar as of Monday, reversing a multiyear slide. As of the official close of trading that day, the yuan stood at just over 6.98 to the dollar.
Former IMF chief economist Rajan speaks on crypto, AI and the global economy
Raghuram Rajan, former governor of the Reserve Bank of India, and ex-chief economist of the IMF. (Photo: University of Chicago Booth School of Business) Register Now to Unlock Premium Content Join top professionals who trust DealStreetAsia for their market insights.
Interview: Former Indian Central Bank Chief on a Global Economy in Flux
The interview with Raghuram Rajan, former Governor of the Reserve Bank of India and former chief economist of the IMF, centers on the dynamic shifts in global manufacturing, especially as they relate to China and India.
Interview: Former Indian Central Bank Chief on a Global Economy in Flux
00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version With the global manufacturing landscape undergoing seismic shifts, both China and India’s factory sectors are changing fast. To make sense of these developments, not many are as well positioned as Raghuram Rajan, a former governor of the Reserve Bank of India, who also served as chief economist of the International Monetary Fund from 2003 to 2006.
IMF Warns of AI ‘Tsunami’ as China Confronts High Youth Joblessness
ECONOMY By Wang Liwei Published: Dec. 11, 2025 12:41 p.m. GMT+8 00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version Job seekers check employment information at a human resources exchange fair in Huzhou, Zhejiang province.
AI Offers Hope for Growth, but Global ‘Disorder’ Poses Major Risks, Lawrence Summers Says
WORLD By Wang Liwei and Lu Zhenhua Published: Sep. 12, 2025 2:28 p.m. GMT+8 00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version Summers in a virtual dialogue with Hu Shuli, publisher of Caixin Media, on September 11, at the "Asia New Vision Forum 2025: Charting the Future Amid Uncertainty" hosted by Caixin Media.
Analysis: Why Yuan’s Allure Is Growing Amid Global Trade Strife
Expectations that the yuan will play a more significant role internationally have strengthened in recent months, as the Chinese currency has remained stable despite ongoing tariff-driven geopolitical tensions and a weakening U.S. dollar[para. 1]. After U.S. President Donald Trump imposed tariffs in April, there were widespread concerns that China might let its currency devalue to mitigate the expected impact on exports[para. 2].
Analysis: Why Yuan’s Allure Is Growing Amid Global Trade Strife
00:00 00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Subscribe now Listen to the full version Expectations for the yuan’s growing role on the global stage have strengthened in recent months, as the currency has held steady amid tariff-fueled geopolitical tensions while the U.S. dollar has weakened. Market concerns mounted that China might devalue the yuan to offset anticipated export losses following U.S. President Donald Trump’s tariff onslaught in April.
In Depth: The Consumption Conundrum Dividing China’s Economists
China’s household consumption has become a central issue in economic policymaking, with a contentious debate emerging as officials prepare the 15th Five-Year Plan, aimed at guiding development through 2030. Policymakers, including President Xi Jinping, are increasingly concerned with boosting domestic demand as the Chinese economy faces headwinds such as deflation, a prolonged property slump, and low consumer confidence.[para. 1][para. 2][para.
In Depth: The Consumption Conundrum Dividing China’s Economists
China’s household consumption has become a central issue in economic policymaking, with a contentious debate emerging as officials prepare the 15th Five-Year Plan, aimed at guiding development through 2030. Policymakers, including President Xi Jinping, are increasingly concerned with boosting domestic demand as the Chinese economy faces headwinds such as deflation, a prolonged property slump, and low consumer confidence.[para. 1][para. 2][para.
In the latest issue of Caixin’s weekly magazine: How to Boost Consumption in China? (powered by AI)
在外部不确定性加大的情况下，中国经济发展的重心要放在扩大内需上，已经成为各界共识。但是，应该如何扩大内需，着力提振消费需求，还是优先扩大投资，近期再次成为热点。讨论的焦点却是从中国消费水平是否被大幅低估的中美消费对比开始，从线上到线下再到线上，从民间热议到内部座谈会再到经济学家公开发文发研究报告，争论不断升温。 Amid rising external uncertainties, it has become a widely shared view that China must prioritize boosting domestic demand to sustain its economic development. However, the debate over how to achieve this—whether to focus on stimulating consumer demand or prioritizing investment—has regained momentum in recent weeks.
In the latest issue of Caixin’s weekly magazine: Where Is U.S. Financial Deregulation Heading? (powered by AI)
上任百日，美国新一任总统唐纳德·特朗普在试图颠覆世界贸易秩序的同时，还在“去监管”的朝向中，重塑美国的金融秩序，从限制各类监管机构独立性的行政令，到不断掀起惊涛骇浪的个人言论，最终落实到取向鲜明的监管高层人事任命，令全球市场在惊愕与哗然中强震不断。 In his first 100 days in office, the new U.S. President Donald Trump has sought to upend the global trade order and, at the same time, reshape America's financial system with a push for "deregulation." Through executive orders curbing the independence of various regulatory agencies, a steady stream of dramatic and controversial personal remarks, and a series of...
Cover Story: Sell-Off in Treasuries Threatens U.S. as Safe Haven
Explore the story in 3 minutes U.S. Treasuries, long regarded as the ultimate safe haven, experienced unprecedented pressure in April. Bond yields spiked to multi-decade highs, with the 10-year yield jumping 56 basis points to 4.53%—the largest weekly increase since 2001—and the 30-year yield rising 44 basis points to 4.97%, the largest weekly gain since 1982.
Interview: China’s Vast Market Can Be Key to Trade Negotiations
00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x China should leverage its strength as a major importer to boost its position in trade negotiations with other nations, as it tries to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariff hikes, a former chief economist at the Asian Development Bank told Caixin.
In Depth: How China Can Counter Trump’s Tariffs
Explore the story in 3 minutes The U.S.-China trade conflict, characterized by President Trump's "reciprocal tariffs," poses significant challenges to China's economy, prompting its policymakers to urgently stimulate domestic consumption, improve household income, and enhance public services, according to economists [para. 1].
Interview: China Needs Long-Term Solutions to Counter Trade War
Explore the story in 3 minutes China aims to counter the impacts of increasing U.S. tariffs by prioritizing domestic consumption and structural reforms. Redirecting exports to the domestic market and implementing trade-in programs that incentivize consumers to purchase specific goods such as electric vehicles and home appliances are short-term strategies, as noted by Shen Jianguang, vice president of JD.com and chief economist at its digital subsidiary.
In the latest issue of Caixin’s weekly magazine: Commentary: How Should China Counter Trump’s Tariff War? (powered by AI)
在美国总统特朗普祭出引发全球恐慌的“对等关税”一周后，4月9日他宣布，暂缓对三分之一的美国贸易伙伴实施差异化高关税；接下来90天内，中国以外的贸易伙伴将面临相同的10%对等关税；但在4月10日他签署的行政令中，将对中国的对等关税进一步提高至125%。加上早些时候对中国加征的关税，特朗普1月上任后对中国累计加征的关税已达到145%。 A week after U.S. President Donald Trump unveiled his globally alarming “reciprocal tariff” plan, on April 9, he announced a temporary halt to imposing differentiated high tariffs on one-third of U.S. trade partners. Over the next 90 days, trade partners excluding China will face a uniform reciprocal tariff rate of 10%.
China Nominates New President of Asian Infrastructure Bank
China has nominated Zou Jiayi as its candidate for the next president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), an international development lender backed by Beijing. The nomination, announced Monday by the Ministry of Finance, follows the start of a leadership transition at the AIIB, with the election scheduled for June. The AIIB, launched in 2016 with China at the forefront of its establishment, has grown to become a key player in global infrastructure financing.
China Nominates New President of Asian Infrastructure Bank
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China Seeks to Consolidate Influence at Asian Infrastructure Bank
China has nominated Zou Jiayi as its candidate for the next president of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), an international development lender backed by Beijing. The nomination, announced Monday by the Ministry of Finance, follows the start of a leadership transition at the AIIB, with the election scheduled for June. The AIIB, launched in 2016 with China at the forefront of its establishment, has grown to become a key player in global infrastructure financing.
Japan’s Ambassador to China Sees a Lot Potential for Economic Cooperation
Explore the story in 3 minutes Japan's ambassador to China, Kenji Kanasugi, sees significant potential for economic collaboration between Japan and China, emphasizing that the two countries' businesses can complement each other globally, instead of just competing.[para. 1][para.
In the latest issue of Caixin’s weekly magazine: Latest Cover Story | Coping with Low Interest Rates (powered by AI)
Latest Cover Story | Coping with Low Interest Rates (AI Translation) 最新封面报道｜应对低利率 Explore the story in 3 minutes [para. 1] Li Zhen recently faced a dilemma renewing her matured time deposit as China's interest rates have markedly declined in recent years. What was once a 4.2% annual yield now hovers around 1.6% at major banks, illustrating a shift towards an "era of low interest rates" in China's financial markets. [para.
In the latest issue of Caixin’s weekly magazine: Cover Story: Where Best to Invest in China’s Low-Interest-Rate Era (powered by AI)
最近，李真（化名）2020年初在银行存的一笔5万元5年期定期存款到期了，按照当时4.2%的年利率算，她拿到了10477元的利息。不过，当她准备续存时却犯了愁，如今国有大行的5年期定期存款利率只有1.6%左右，即使一些小规模民营银行，最高也只有不到3%。想寻找其他收益稳定且安全没有后顾之忧的替代产品并不容易，因为无论是银行理财还是货币基金，年化收益率超过3%的都不多。 Recently, Li Zhen (a pseudonym) found that the five-year fixed deposit of 50,000 yuan she placed in early 2020 had matured. At the then annual interest rate of 4.2%, she received 10,477 yuan in interest.
Hong Kong and Saudi Arabia Announce $1 Billion Investment Fund to Forge Closer Ties
Hong Kong’s central banking institution and Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund signed a memorandum of understanding on Thursday to establish a $1 billion investment fund. The Hong Kong Monetary Authority and Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF) agreed the move to support Hong Kong-linked companies expanding into the Middle East country.
Cover Story: China’s Stimulus Bomb Sparks Optimism, But Economy May Still Struggle
5 hours ago Once bitten, twice shy. The supercharged stimulus measures China’s top leaders announced in recent days has left many investors unconvinced. After all, Beijing has been vowing to revive growth with rate cuts and special lending programs for months — to little avail. The property market is cooler …
In the latest issue of Caixin’s weekly magazine: In-Depth: Stimulus Exceeds Expectations, but What More Can Fiscal Policy Offer? (powered by AI)
临近国庆，9月26日召开的中央政治局会议引发国内外的高度关注，市场投资者据此调入期待模式。 As National Day approaches, the Politburo meeting held on September 26 has garnered significant attention both domestically and internationally, prompting market investors to switch into anticipation mode.
Asia New Vision Forum: Local Financial Autonomy Should Be Backed by Clearly Defined Responsibilities, Former Finance Minister Says
00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x China’s reform plan to enhance local financial autonomy should not be narrowly interpreted as simply increasing the share of local fiscal revenue, former Finance Minister Lou Jiwei said at Caixin's Asia New Vision Forum 2024 in Singapore this week.
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