Qing Na

London

Financial Journalist at Caixin Global

Financial Journalist @Caixin Global 📨 [email protected]

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Articles

Interview: China’s Vast Market Can Be Key to Trade Negotiations

1 day ago | caixinglobal.com | Wang Liwei |Qing Na

00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x China should leverage its strength as a major importer to boost its position in trade negotiations with other nations, as it tries to mitigate the impact of U.S. tariff hikes, a former chief economist at the Asian Development Bank told Caixin.
In Depth: How China Can Counter Trump’s Tariffs

6 days ago | caixinglobal.com | Wang Liwei |Qing Na

Explore the story in 3 minutesThe U.S.-China trade conflict, characterized by President Trump's "reciprocal tariffs," poses significant challenges to China's economy, prompting its policymakers to urgently stimulate domestic consumption, improve household income, and enhance public services, according to economists [para. 1].
Interview: China Needs Long-Term Solutions to Counter Trade War

1 week ago | caixinglobal.com | Wang Liwei |Qing Na

Explore the story in 3 minutesChina aims to counter the impacts of increasing U.S. tariffs by prioritizing domestic consumption and structural reforms. Redirecting exports to the domestic market and implementing trade-in programs that incentivize consumers to purchase specific goods such as electric vehicles and home appliances are short-term strategies, as noted by Shen Jianguang, vice president of JD.com and chief economist at its digital subsidiary.
In Depth: Chinese Banks Chase Opportunities Overseas Amid Struggles at Home

1 week ago | caixinglobal.com | Wu Xiaomeng |Zhu Liangtao |Fan Qianchan |Qing Na

Explore the story in 3 minutesChinese banks are increasingly optimistic about their international ventures, as their overseas operations show significant growth in profits compared to domestic struggles. The Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (ICBC) reported a 19% rise in pretax profits from its overseas institutions last year, reaching $4.4 billion as total assets expanded by 4% to over $430 billion [para. 2].
In Depth: Chinese Banks Chase Opportunities Overseas Amid Struggles at Home

1 week ago | caixinglobal.com | Wu Xiaomeng |Zhu Liangtao |Fan Qianchan |Qing Na

00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x Chinese banks have reasons to be optimistic about venturing abroad. Industrial and Commercial Bank of China Ltd. (ICBC), the world’s largest commercial lender by assets, reported that the pretax profit for its overseas institutions rose 19% to $4.4 billion last year, according to Zhang Weiwu, a senior executive vice president.
Update: China’s First-Quarter GDP Jumps 5.4% Ahead of Tariff Storm

1 week ago | caixinglobal.com | Qing Na

China’s GDP grew 5.4% year-on-year in the first quarter, beating expectations, driven by an export rush ahead of higher U.S. tariffs and improved domestic consumption. The figure, released Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS) along with March activity data, compared with the average 5.1% pace in a Caixin survey of economists and matched the previous quarter’s print.
China First-Quarter GDP Rises 5.4% as Exports Surge to Beat Trump Tariffs

1 week ago | caixinglobal.com | Qing Na

China’s GDP grew 5.4% year-on-year in the first quarter, with exports surging in March in a pre-tariff rush, official data show. The GDP figure, released Wednesday by the National Bureau of Statistics (NBS), is higher than the average 5.1% growth estimated by economists in a Caixin survey. Meanwhile, data from the General Administration of Customs show that China’s goods exports jumped 12.4% year-on-year in dollar terms in March, the greatest expansion since October.
Weekend Long Read: What China Can Learn From Germany’s Battle of Economic Ideas

1 week ago | caixinglobal.com | Wang Shiyu |Qing Na

The global economic disruptions, particularly fueled by former U.S. President Donald Trump's trade war, have reignited debates over economic models and the role of the state in responding to crises [para. 1]. While such discussions have long been present, they have intensified amid global economic challenges, positioned between ideas like China’s “socialism with Chinese characteristics” and Europe’s ordoliberalism [para. 2][para. 5].
Weekend Long Read: What China Can Learn From Germany’s Battle of Economic Ideas

1 week ago | caixinglobal.com | Wang Shiyu |Qing Na

00:00/00:00 您的浏览器不支持 audio 标签。 Listen to this article 1x The global economic and financial turmoil triggered by U.S. President Donald Trump’s trade war has intensified a worldwide debate over economic models and theories, the role of the state, and how governments should respond to crises.
Interview: Countries Should Unite to Fight Trump’s Tariffs

2 weeks ago | caixinglobal.com | Fan Qianchan |Qing Na

U.S. President Donald Trump’s “reciprocal tariffs” policy is believed to undermine the international trade system and could potentially drive the U.S. into recession, as expressed by Mark Kruger, a veteran Canadian central bank official [para. 1]. Trump asserts that the policy aims to reduce the U.S. trade deficit, revitalize manufacturing, correct trade practices, and increase revenue, but Kruger argues that these goals are "internally inconsistent" [para. 2].