Other Briefings
China’s Economy in November 2024: Mixed Signals amid Persistent Challenges
China’s economy showed mixed performance in November 2024, with industrial production and exports showing resilience, while retail sales and fixed asset investment underperformed, amid ongoing challenges.
Hong Kong Public Holidays 2025
Hong Kong will observe 17 public holidays in 2025, including five long weekends for Lunar New Year, Ching Ming Festival, Easter, the Birthday of the Buddha, and Christmas.
China’s Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC): Key Takeaways and Priorities for 2025
The 2024 China’s Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) outlined China’s economic priorities and strategies for 2025.
US-China Relations in the Biden Era: A Timeline
Timeline tracking key developments affecting US-China bilateral trade and business engagement under the Joe Biden administration.
China’s Workforce Dynamics and Regional Trends
Despite a declining working-age population, China’s workforce saw a 6.9 million job increase in 2023, driven by policies re-integrating older workers.
China’s Economy in October 2024: Retail Gains, Industrial Slowdown, and Exports Surge
China’s economy in October 2024 showed mixed signals, with retail sales surging 4.8 percent and exports rising sharply, while industrial output slowed, and the property sector remained weak.
Navigating China-Uzbekistan Investment and Trade Opportunities
China is Uzbekistan’s largest trading partner, serving as the primary source of imports and the second-largest destination for exports. The two countries have significant opportunities for cooperation in areas such as agriculture, green energy, tourism, and infrastructure.
China and Italy to ‘Relaunch’ Bilateral Ties: Trade and Investment Outlook
We discuss how the China-Italy bilateral relationship has transitioned after Italy’s exit from the BRI, with ongoing high-level interactions indicating strong support for high-value trade and commercial engagement.
