Keith Bradsher
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Janet Yellen’s Trip to China: 3 Takeaways
The U.S. Treasury secretary met with China’s new economic policy leaders and toned down Washington’s talk of “decoupling.” But the two nations remain at odds...
How Much Debt Does China Have?
A major lender abroad, China is facing a debt bomb at home: trillions of dollars owed by local governments, their financial affiliates, and real estate...
Can China Export Its Way Out of Its Economic Slump?
No country has had more export success than China. But Beijing faces risks in turning to the tested method of selling more abroad.
China’s Central Bank Cuts Loan Prime Rates
The reduction in the rates, which are used to set corporate loans and home mortgages, signal concern that the country’s post-pandemic rebound is stalling.
Why China Doesn’t Have a Property Tax
Local governments are sinking further into debt, but after years of talk, officials have yet to introduce a real estate tax.
The Elusive Fix for China’s Budget Crisis
Property taxes would help local governments that are sinking further into debt. But after years of talk, officials have yet to introduce a real estate...
In China, a Big Auto Show Returns to a Country That Has Gone Electric
The Shanghai auto show, the largest in China since before the pandemic, had one theme: The dominance of electric vehicles in the world’s largest car...
‘Zero Covid’ Behind It, China’s Economy Starts to Recover
The economy grew 4.5 percent in the first three months of the year, a pickup from the end of 2022, when the relaxation of pandemic...
China’s Car Buyers Have Fallen Out of Love With Foreign Brands
Domestic companies are now selling more vehicles than their multinational rivals, which have failed to keep up with Chinese consumers’ demand for electric cars and...
China Could Dominate Sodium Batteries, the Next Big Advance in Power
China is far ahead of the rest of the world in the development of batteries that use sodium, which are starting to compete with ubiquitous...