Sylvia Ma

President Xi Jinping has requested China's central bank take part in the government bond trade, but analysts said the bank is likely to take a modest approach in following his instructions. Photo: AFP

Coface survey reaffirms gripes that arrears have got worse in China, while intense competition and overcapacity are changing industry mindsetsAs Beijing tries to invigorate the economy, on-the-ground reactions suggest more government spending is needed to stabilise demand and restore shattered confidence

China has said its ‘low-altitude economy’ will be given direct and indirect aid to ensure this growth sector is nurtured enough to reach its full potential – billions in value by 2030, government research has suggested.

After delays and cancellations, passenger traffic surged on Thursday – the first day of the three-day Ching Ming holiday – with an estimated 17.5 million railway trips expected that day, China Railway said. Photo: Handout

Tackling payment issues is a small, but important part of Beijing's broader efforts to bring down barriers for foreigners. Photo: Bloomberg

China's central bank will reactivate financial tools to incentivise the issuance of credit in support of its tech industry. Photo: NurPhoto via Getty Images

The Civil Aviation Administration of China issues a production certificate for the EH216-S to EHang in Guangzhou. Photo: EHang

Grain yields have been named as a major priority as China pursues food security in an increasingly uncertain global food environment. Photo: Xinhua

China is looking to enhance its patent reviews in fields such as genetic technologies. Photo: Shutterstock

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