Even as China floods the world’s markets with electronics, electric cars, and other high-tech goods, its own domestic demand for most products remains stubbornly weak. Retail sales are low. Oversupply ...

But the supercharged competition driving that trend is causing problems within China itself, including deflation and thin or negative profit margins. China’s government has recognised the problem, but ...

China’s “anti-involution” policy to tackle deflation, announced in 2024, is still in its early stages. Lower import prices for Chinese goods can ripple through trading partners’ economies. Investors ...

China’s market regulator summoned major online platform companies on Friday, directing them to comply with laws and regulations, and rein in promotional practices.

To rectify "involution" competition, China's State Administration for Market Regulation (SAMR) issued the "Compliance ...

AI traction, the anti-involution drive and any meaningful stimulus, as well a steadier renminbi could extend market momentum ...

Companies should ‘uphold a fair and competitive’ environment to ‘foster innovation and healthy development’, regulator says.

As I calculated odds, discreetly signaled to my partner, and weighed risks amid ambiguity, I realized why Guandan – a card game known as “throwing bombs” – has become a ritual for cadres and ...