Local governments starved for cash after enormous spending on costly “zero Covid” measures cannot afford to keep up adequate supplies of gas.
Category: China
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Natural Gas Shortages Hit China as Temperatures Plunge
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I.V.F. Offers Hope in China, Even to the Government
The New York Times – Business:China is trying urgently to address its declining population. One idea is to subsidize assisted fertility procedures, which are often a last resort for couples and out of reach for many.
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Entrepreneurs Flee China’s Heavy Hand: ‘You Don’t Have to Stay There’
The New York Times – Business:Weary of crackdowns and lockdowns, businesspeople are moving out of China and taking their wealth with them. Many have found a new home in Singapore.
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Why China’s Shrinking Population Is Cause for Alarm
The New York Times – Business:China struggled for years to curtail its rapid population growth. Now that its population is declining, economists and others fear serious implications for China and countries around the world.
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China Returns to Davos With Clear Message: We’re Open for Business
The New York Times – Business:Emerging from coronavirus lockdown to a world changed by the war in Ukraine, China sought to convey reassurance about its economic health.
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Davos Worries About a ‘Polycrisis’
The New York Times – Business:So many global troubles have arisen that the political and business leaders at the World Economic Forum in Switzerland have adopted a buzzword to capture the moment.
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China’s Population Falls, Heralding a Demographic Crisis
The New York Times – Business:Deaths outnumbered births last year for the first time in six decades. Experts see major implications for China, its economy and the world.
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China’s Economy Slowed at the End of Last Year
The New York Times – Business:New government data shows that growth for the year fell far short of Beijing’s goal. With Covid curbs lifted but the pandemic’s course uncertain, hope and fear cloud the forecast.
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At the Australian Open, Shang Juncheng Leads Wave of Talent From China
The New York Times – Sports:Shang, once the world’s top-ranked junior, Wu Yibing and Zhang Zhizhen played men’s singles in Melbourne, the first time three men from China competed at a Grand Slam in the Open era.
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The War in Ukraine Upended Energy Markets. What Does That Mean for the Climate?
The New York Times – Business:Almost a year after Russia launched its invasion, assessing the impact on the oil industry and greenhouse gas goals is not so simple.
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From Disciplinarian to Cheerleader: Why China Is Changing Its Tone on Business
The New York Times – Business:With the economy in a fragile state, Chinese officials are starting to use more business-friendly language, and also to back their words with action.
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As China Reopens Its Borders, Mixed Feelings at Home and Abroad
The New York Times – Business:Friends and families are planning reunions; tourists are booking flights. But amid the anticipation, there’s a whiff of anxiety.