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Sylvia Ma
Reporter, Political Economy
Sylvia Ma joined the Post in 2023 and covers China economy. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong and a bachelor’s degree in English from Fudan University.
Sylvia Ma joined the Post in 2023 and covers China economy. She holds a master’s degree in journalism from the University of Hong Kong and a bachelor’s degree in English from Fudan University.
Areas of Expertise:
China economy, social issues, cultureLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Beijing announced new measures to protect jobs and boost consumption, while insisting it was ‘fully confident’ of achieving its economic goals.
Many American companies no longer prioritising Chinese market despite Beijing’s efforts to woo foreign investors, new report finds.
Beijing is issuing more ultra-long-term government bonds as it strives to shore up the Chinese economy amid an intensifying US trade war.
Beijing can afford to hold out for a better trade deal as the pressure on the US side ramps up, analysts say.
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The meeting of the decision-making body, expected to be held at the end of April, will need to account for rapid escalation of trade conflict.
Stance of Council of Economic Advisers chairman Stephen Miran likened to ‘collecting protection money on the streets’.
Sanya, long a favourite of Russian tourists, saw visits soar elevenfold last year as China’s visa-free policies begin to pay off.
Chairman of US president’s Council of Economic Advisers also wants multilateral ‘Mar-a-Lago Accord’ to weaken US dollar.
The country’s GDP growth beat expectations to March, but worries persist about the looming impact of the US trade conflict.
Meanwhile, China’s showcase of electronic advancements are seen providing a much-needed boost to sentiment surrounding “Made in China” in uncertain times.
China’s more than 100 million retail investors have seen the A-share market shed about 4.5 trillion yuan of value this month.
As American demand declines, Chinese producers will be forced to compete even more fiercely for orders at home.
Beijing issues a white paper for third time since trade war started in 2018, outlining position on major bilateral concerns.
A Post review of official data determines share of exports from major Asian economies to the US, as a percentage of their national GDP.
Ministry of Commerce vows to ‘resolutely’ strike back against any US moves to impose further tariffs.
The yuan’s midpoint rate was set to a four-month low, but did not overshoot the 7.2 benchmark, suggesting devaluation not yet on the agenda.
The order, likened to ‘closing a loophole’, could ‘significantly increase administrative and compliance costs’ for the US, and Chinese firms can still stay competitive, analysts say.
China’s central bank set the currency’s fixing rate at its lowest level since January, as regulators warned of market volatility.
US’ annual report on global trade barriers, with a lengthy China section, presages reciprocal tariffs – and suggests stronger action down the line.
The US’ mooted idea to devalue the dollar has been compared to the Plaza Accord of the 1980s, which some believe caused Japan’s ‘lost decades’.
With China’s economy still in recovery, firms are less likely to extend credit for sales as many of their outstanding payments remain unfulfilled.
‘Backed by the motherland’, Hong Kong’s chief executive vows more integration into nation’s development strategy after vice-premier stresses importance of regional cooperation mechanisms.
US economics professor says China’s manufacturing heft essential to global green transition, dismisses Western charges of trade disruption.
Economists express worries over future of global trade amid the heightened tariffs and restrictive measures in Donald Trump’s second term.
Premier Li Qiang also pledges more government support for private sector during inspection tour of Fujian province.
Move was first flagged at UK-China Economic and Financial Dialogue in January.
Analysts are divided over the causes of the sharp slowdown in Shenzhen, one of China’s most important trade hubs.
Former central bank official says China can take up position abdicated by US if it adopts a strategy of mutual benefit in climate policy.
January and February saw a 4 per cent increase in retail sales, stirring hopes domestic consumption can make up for a shortfall in exports.
