If China will feel the impact of the global energy crisis, it will likely be in its exports.
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China’s growth looked better in August, mainly due to the low base, but slowing exports are a concern and real estate has not recovered despite more easing.
China’s trade surplus has exploded while other “export-oriented” nations saw shrinking surpluses, or deficits, which could be problematic for trade relations.
The two sides appear to have different understandings of how the papers will be accessed, as well as the role of Chinese regulators in the inspection process.
Beijing leveled corruption charges at and removed several key figures in China’s semiconductor industry. The charges are mostly related to the failure of Unigroup.
The real estate sector is unlikely to rebound unless Beijing embarks on another round of mass replacement of substandard housing.
The PBOC delivered an unexpected policy rate cut to support the economy, as credit growth showed signs of fatigue.
The direct impact on bank asset quality is small, but it is denting confidence in the real estate market and badly damaging housing sales.
China’s economy has been gradually recovering since May, after lockdowns were lifted in major cities. The real estate sector, however, remains deeply problematic.
Uncertainty around the global food supply have drawn Beijing’s attention to the challenges of feeding China’s 1.4bn population.