China press review

Despite rate cuts, aggressive Chinese monetary policy easing is not on the cards: With a property slump and pandemic-induced weak consumption dragging down the economy, the PBOC has limited room for manoeuvre.

China’s Dec factory activity returns to growth, beats forecasts: China’s factory activity grew at its fastest pace in six months in December, driven by production hikes and easing price pressures, but a weaker job market and business confidence added uncertainty, a private survey showed on Tuesday.  

2021 Was China’s Best Year Ever. Here’s Why: Amidst global gloom, 2021 was the best year in contemporary Chinese history. Here’s what they accomplished.