Ji Siqi
Correspondent, Political Economy
Ji Siqi joined the Post in 2020 and covers China economy. She graduated from Columbia Journalism School and the University of Hong Kong.
Ji Siqi joined the Post in 2020 and covers China economy. She graduated from Columbia Journalism School and the University of Hong Kong.
Areas of Expertise:
China economyLanguages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
With culinary diplomacy on the menu and tech titans at the table, Xi spoke of ‘a new historical juncture’ for ties and Trump talked up trade.
In morning remarks of state visit’s second day, US president and Chinese leader seek to project image of stability between the two sides.
Elaborate greeting ceremony immediately preceded by extension of tariff truce, both positive early signs for Chinese leader’s trip.
With the window for travel narrowing by the hour, uncertainty surrounds the inclusion of corporate leaders in China’s delegation.
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Analysts say the proposed surtax – a reworking of three local revenue sources into one semi-autonomous levy – should help streamline finances.
From bilateral swaps to keeping premier tech firms on mainland exchanges, Beijing details the blueprint to build a financial powerhouse.
The preliminary ruling targets a vital material that Chinese manufacturers have historically imported from Japan and comes amid continued bilateral friction.
Dozens of firms that source from the region were added to a US import blacklist, but few appear worried after years of diversification.
Sentence for ‘multiple combined crimes’ in Shenzhen court signals end of property sector’s ‘old‑era growth model’, analyst says.
The move comes just a day after Beijing imposed sanctions on a string of US firms and tightened controls over the drone supply chain.
Beijing frames the measures as a ‘restrained’ response to the US’ recent sanctions and robot import ban, but warns of potential further actions.
The high-level decision-making body also set October for the fifth Central Committee plenum, which will set the stage for next year’s party congress.
Ministry of Commerce action follows a new round of EU sanctions on Russia that affected 14 firms from mainland China and Hong Kong.
Amid heatwaves, strikes and surging import volumes, strains on the transport network are causing frequent logistics bottlenecks.
Beijing’s influence in Caracas seen fading, with Washington controlling Venezuela’s oil revenues and debt overhaul, potentially triggering a stand-off.
The Chinese premier made the speech at the opening plenary of the 17th Annual Meeting of the New Champions in Dalian.
Beijing looks to secure strategic edge across critical sectors, with premier emphasising smart upgrades for state firms ahead of his ‘Summer Davos’ speech.
Beijing warns against using the “China shock” narrative to justify protectionist measures and also calls for an open global energy market.
A sweeping higher-education overhaul has affected over 30 per cent of China’s degree programmes, with arts and languages ditched in favour of tech-focused fields.
Members-only supermarket chain urged to ‘strictly fulfil’ its corporate responsibilities.
As the Beijing-based development bank marks its 10th anniversary, its president says institutions like hers ‘create certainty amid uncertainty’.
AI might be an economic panacea for the US, but it may not be one for China and the recovery of its real estate industry, one analyst says.
President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank on how it bridges differences to build a more sustainable, climate-resilient world.
The US dollar is still dominant, but a slump in Europe may see China’s currency gain strength and reach the No 2 spot in global settlements.
On his state visit to Pyongyang, President Xi eyes infrastructure, agriculture and tech gains as cross-border rail restarts, while high volumes of hair and tungsten fuel China’s imports.
A new regulation will also grant Beijing the authority to counter foreign entities it views as harming its interests.
Nexperia and its executives carried out ‘discriminatory restrictive measures’ under China’s Anti-Foreign Sanctions Law, Wingtech says.
At ministerial meeting in Suzhou, Li Chenggang urges representatives of 21 economies to ‘reject zero-sum thinking’.
China is urged to evolve as a world buyer, ahead of ministers’ gathering in Suzhou where a raft of far-reaching trade issues will be discussed.
