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China plans to lead the world through building state, economic and diplomatic capabilities and not through war. (Yuan Hongyan / ImagineChina / Imaginechina via AFP)

Is China back — for the long haul?

Recent policy reversals have left investors optimistic about the country but more is needed to ensure long-term growth

(John McCann/M&G)

Muscular dollar awes the rest

South Africa is less likely to suffer but investors will look for the elusive factor — growth

Marking time: Actors dressed as Red Army soldiers at a gala show in Beijing in 2015 to mark the 70th anniversary of the end of World War II. Economically, China is on the march. (Kim Kyung-Hoon/Reuters)

China steps into the gap left by the US

The Eastern giant must assume responsibilities, cognisant of the interconnectedness of the world

The Chinese government took unprecedented measures to shore up stocks

Chinese stocks rise, paring world’s worst quarterly performance

China’s stocks have risen as government struggles to halt a $5-trillion rout and the world’s second-largest economy shows signs of a sharper slowdown.

China’s stocks sink most since 2007 as state intervention fails

China’s stocks plunged the most since 2007 as government support measures failed to allay investor concerns that a slowdown is deepening.

China devalues yuan again, creates ‘perfect storm’ for Asia economies

China’s decision to let its yuan weaken by the most in two decades is stressing policymakers who fear it could create a "race to the bottom" in Asia.

Theuns Eloff

China confident despite volatile stock markets

Despite global concern over China’s economic growth, the country says it has "great potential" and "high resilience".

China’s President Xi Jinping with President Jacob Zuma ahead of the fifth Brics summit.

China does not support rogue African states, it creates them – report

Africa can expect to witness more incidences of state-sponsored domestic violence, as Chinese aid increases, a new study shows.

The strike at the rail, road and pipeline company is continuing after unions and Transnet met until the early hours of Tuesday morning

Uganda to invite Chinese bidders for R85-billion railway plan

Uganda will invite "only Chinese companies" to fill R85-billion of contracts to expand its railway network.

Vuyokazi Dwane

Chinese economy threatened by local government debt

Report shows that local governments owe almost R31.6-trillion.

The Chinese government took unprecedented measures to shore up stocks

Rand weakens to a five-year low after China manufacturing data

The rand was one of the worst performing major currencies as demand for China’s manufactured goods declined.

China dreams of better fields

Though growth has slowed, its economic surge has resulted in improvements for millions.

The Rand weakened in morning trade following signs of a slowdown in the economy of South Africa’s largest trading partner, China. (Oupa Nkosi, M&G)

Rand falls first day in 3 as China slowdown dims export prospects

The rand declined as South Africa’s largest trading partner China, shows signs of a sustained economic slowdown.

The Trump’ administration’s trade tariffs have shaken the rand. Photo: File

Rand leads currency declines as bond yields rise to year high

The rand fell and bond yields rose on Monday morning, as lower commodity prices reflected soft Chinese industrial production figures.

South Africa is finding it increasingly difficult to compete with China

China’s manufacturing activity falls to seven-month low

The June figures marked the lowest reading since November last year, when purchasing managers’ index hit 49%, according to previously released data.

Foxconn Technology Group Chairman Terry Gou speaks during the groundbreaking ceremony for the company’s headquarters in Shanghai

Chinese bubble economy: The bulls versus the bears

The first myth is that China is an export economy. It is not, writes Patrick Collinson.

ANC ponders Chinese policy

ANC ponders Chinese policy

Guarded documents about trips, one of which was leaked to the <i>M&G</i>, reveal the seriousness with which the party takes the "China way"

China’s great leap changes the game

China’s great leap changes the game

China overtook Japan as the world’s second-largest economy earlier this year, marking another milestone in the country’s transformation.

Migrant workers leave en masse

Around 20-million migrant workers have returned to the Chinese countryside after failing to find work in the cities because of the economic downturn.

China’s young professionals get thrifty

Websites and blogs popular among China’s young generation extol the virtues of frugality as the global financial crisis bites the country’s economy