China"s Effort to Control Debt Loses Steam

BEIJING (Reuters) - China reported weaker-than-expected investment and retail sales in April and a drop in home sales, clouding its economic outlook even as policymakers try to navigate debt risks and defuse a heated trade row with the United States......»»

Authored by Alex Deluce via GoldTelegraph.com, China has developed a craving for consumer goods, the more luxurious, the better. Along with most other countries, China’s credit boom and spending spree are being followed by out-of-cont.....»»

The China government on June 1 announced plans.....»»

China’s economic expansion slowed a notch in the second quarter, as a top-priority government debt cleanup took its toll even before growth takes an expected hit from a trade fight with the U.S......»»

Reuters/David Gray Chinese authorities are investigating after an Air China aircraft made .....»»

China's latest move to impose stricter control on PV installations has sent a chilling wave across the domestic market, and in turn created pressure on Taiwan-based solar power supply chain......»»

Airbus faces a logjam of undelivered A330 jets worth well over $1 billion for airlines affiliated to China's debt-laden HNA Group following a stand-off over late payments, according to industry sources and a Reuters examination of parked aircraft......»»

Instinet analyst Dan Dolev reiterated his upbeat stance on Square Inc. on Wednesday, given his latest look at Square Cash app downloads. Dolev said that downloa.....»»

Via Investing In Chinese Stocks blog, An interview with Chinese billionaire Zhang Baoquan. A top article in the real estate section at iFeng today. iFeng: 张宝全：中国人缺乏投资工具 把不动产当硬�.....»»

China's options to retaliate in an escalating trade dispute with Washington go beyond matching U.S. tariff hikes to targeting American companies and government debt. .....»»

No more fighting to conquer a mountain of debt. Input the data into your phone and manage it easily......»»

Consistent efforts by China???s policymakers to fortify t.....»»

China's HNA Group said it has made co-founder Chen Feng its sole chairman after fellow chairman Wang Jian died this week, moving to calm concerns about leadership amidst the conglomerate's efforts to slash its massive debt burden......»»

Most Asian equity indexes dropp.....»»

REUTERS/China Daily China's social credit system is known for punishing individuals but it is also being used to control the behavior of foreign companies. According to a new report, the system -- which threatens restricted privileges for c.....»»

High-yield corporate debt is made more accessible to a wider range of investors thanks to exchange traded funds. That includes junk-rated debt corporate bonds in ex-U.S. markets. read more.....»»

Trying to break into semiconductor markets, mainland companies are accused of poaching employees and stealing data. China watchers say the threat is growing and is also part of an effort to undermine a political rival......»»

China's No. 2 leader, Premier Li Keqiang, has appealed to Korean business leaders to help "protect free trade" in Beijing's latest effort to recruit allies for its escalating dispute with Washington......»»

China is caught between a debt rock and a hard soaring dollar. On one hand, over the past few years, taking advantage of a relat.....»»

Home price gains edged lower in April, a sign that rising mortgage rates may be putting slight downward pressure on what consumers are able and willing to pay for homes......»»