Though China’s foreign investment and exports have seen drops in recent months, experts have said the decline has “stabilised” as the overall economic outlook has improved. Photo: Xinhua
Though China’s foreign investment and exports have seen drops in recent months, experts have said the decline has “stabilised” as the overall economic outlook has improved. Photo: Xinhua

‘Still attractive’: China could stem FDI withdrawal wave as outlook improves

  • Specialists said China’s FDI outflow problem could be ‘stabilised’ as economic prospects improve
  • Drops in foreign investment, exports suggest lack of confidence – with larger consequences if not handled swiftly
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Though China’s foreign investment and exports have seen drops in recent months, experts have said the decline has “stabilised” as the overall economic outlook has improved. Photo: Xinhua
Though China’s foreign investment and exports have seen drops in recent months, experts have said the decline has “stabilised” as the overall economic outlook has improved. Photo: Xinhua

‘Still attractive’: China could stem FDI withdrawal wave as outlook improves

  • Specialists said China’s FDI outflow problem could be ‘stabilised’ as economic prospects improve
  • Drops in foreign investment, exports suggest lack of confidence – with larger consequences if not handled swiftly
6 minutes ago
China's economic recovery

‘Still attractive’: China could stem FDI withdrawal wave as outlook improves

6 minutes ago
  • Specialists said China’s FDI outflow problem could be ‘stabilised’ as economic prospects improve
  • Drops in foreign investment, exports suggest lack of confidence – with larger consequences if not handled swiftly

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President Xi Jinping’s comments to State Duma chair Vyacheslav Volodin echo pledges made to Russian counterpart Vladimir Putin in Beijing in October. Volodin is leading a parliamentary team on a three-day visit to China.

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Chinese President Xi Jinping  and Vyacheslav Volodin, chairman of the Russian State Duma, in Beijing on Wednesday. Photo: Xinhua

China wants to deepen ‘everlasting’ good ties with Russia: Xi Jinping

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Disney superfan gets peek at Hong Kong Disneyland’s new additions

Kaitey Wong, event planner at theme park, enjoys exclusive tour of ‘Dream Makers’ statue of Walt Disney and Mickey Mouse, and World of Frozen themed area as Disney celebrates 100 years.

 
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In response to their pro-Palestine remarks, Scream star Barrera is out of the franchise, while Oscar winner Sarandon’s talent agency is no longer representing her.

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