China's fourth-quarter GDP grows at 5.4%, beating market expectations as stimulus measures kick in

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  China’s GDP growth hits 5% target for 2024

  Analysts and officials warn of threat from tariffs and weak consumer demand
  
  Financial Times - 4h
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  China's annual GDP growth meets target of 5% as stimulus measures kick in

  China’s economy expanded by 5% year on year in 2024, with an upswing in the final quarter of the year, as a flurry of stimulus measures kicked in and helped meet Beijing’s growth target.
  
  NBC News - 7h

• TSMC net profit hits record high as fourth-quarter results top expectations on robust AI chip demand

  TSMC, the world's largest contract chip manufacturer, produces advanced processors for clients such as Nvidia and Apple and has benefited from the megatrend in favor of AI.
  
  CNBC - 1d

• China's slowing economy is waiting for more stimulus. Here's how the country plans to boost growth

  China's slowing economy is still waiting for promised government support to kick in.
  
  CNBC - 1d

• China's imports post surprise growth in December; exports beat expectations as higher tariffs loom

  Economists are expecting exports to make a notable boost to China's economic growth last year when the figures are released later this week.
  
  CNBC - 4d

• China’s bond market is screaming deflation

  Investors to Beijing: C-, must do better
  
  Financial Times - Jan. 9
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  Dozens of lawmakers beat stock market in 2024: Report

  The stock portfolios of more than two dozen lawmakers once again outperformed the market as bans on congressional stock trading stalled, according to a new report from the trading trackers at ...
  
  The Hill - Jan. 7

• China’s biggest football club kicked out of league as financial woes mount

  Guangzhou FC’s struggles relate to collapse of property developer China Evergrande
  
  Financial Times - Jan. 7
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  Kweichow Moutai Expects to Meet Revenue Growth Target Despite China Market Woes

  Chinese liquor giant Kweichow Moutai expects to meet its revenue growth target for 2024 despite subdued consumer sentiment and slumping wholesale prices in its home market.
  
  The Wall Street Journal - Jan. 2

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  CNBC - 1h

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  CNBC - 7h

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