IMF tips China on track for soft landing

Philip Wen Peter Cai Economy THE International Monetary Fund says it expects China's economic growth to moderate at 8 per cent this year, but warned that significant downside risks remained due to the intensifying strain brought...

IMF puts Chinese growth at steady 8%

Philip Wen, Peter Cai THE International Monetary Fund expects China's economic growth to moderate at 8 per cent this year, but warns significant risks remain because of the intensifying strain brought on by the financial...

US dollar's days as leader of the pack may be numbered

Peter Cai The mighty US dollar has long symbolised the economic supremacy of the US. It reigns regally over both open and black markets.

Industrial bounce for China

Peter Cai CHINA'S manufacturing industry has shown glimpses of revival after months of disappointing data, strengthening predictions that the world's second-largest economy is on track for stronger growth in...

China seeking to park its cash

Peter Cai The People's Bank of China buys more than $US2 billion of foreign exchange each working day.

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China's dilemma - where to park all those funds?

Peter Cai The swelling mountain of foreign exchange creates a mix of headaches and opportunities for China's central bank.

China growth dips to 7.6%

Peter Cai, Peter Ker and Philip Wen Global markets rallied on news from China that the economy is on track for a soft landing.

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Cracking the China numbers puzzle

Peter Cai China's much-anticipated second-quarter GDP growth figures are out. The tale behind them is just as interesting.

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China aims for sustainable development

Peter Cai The Chinese government has approved an ambitious plan to reduce the country’s reliance on coal and the intensity of its energy use by 21 per cent by the year 2015.

China finding ways to cut back on coal

Peter Cai, Philip Wen Country's hunger for Australian coal is likely to wane as it moves to a more energy-efficient economy, says Australia's leading climate change and China expert.

BHP, Rio near the top of transparency rankings

Peter Cai Australian biggest miners head the rankings when it comes to transparency among major global companies.

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Pricking two common China myths

Peter Cai There are several enduring myths about the China economy such as zealous over-investment and frugal consumers.

Open up to China, Canada told

Peter Cai Canada has been urged to follow Australia in allowing more Chinese investment in resources.

As inflation eases, Beijing plans economic stimulus

Peter Cai The Chinese government has tamed the inflation tiger and paved the way to stoke the economy.

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Taming the inflation tiger opens way for stimulus

Peter Cai The Chinese government tames the inflation tiger, paving the way for more monetary and fiscal stimulus.

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Canadians urged to follow Australia on luring China cash

Peter Cai Canada has been urged to follow Australia's example by allowing more Chinese investment in resources.

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Rate cuts shake global confidence

Eric Johnston, Clancy Yeates and Peter Cai China, Britain and Europe say they moved independently, write Eric Johnston and Clancy Yeates and Peter Cai.

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Of Buddhist IPOs and mining taxes

Peter Cai If investment bankers are looking for inspiration and targets to rejuvenate the near-comatose IPO market, they should look no further than China.

Asia still a hot spot, says ANZ

Philip Wen and Peter Cai ANZ insists it has no plans to retreat from its aggressive Asian growth strategy.

UnionPay bankcard opening Chinese wallets here

Peter Cai Chinese payments system operator UnionPay aims to take on global bankcard players.