Economy Watch

An employee counts Chinese currency at a bank in Huaibei, Anhui province on May 2, 2013.

China Trade Doubts May Drive Reform

Data fraud could force an easing of capital controls.

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China's Profit Tax May Aid Social Goals

Curb on housing prices precedes urbanization drive.
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China Cuts Fuel Prices as Demand Wanes

The new pricing rules face a market test.
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China Coal Production Declines

Output of the country's main fuel cools as economic growth slows.
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China's Economic Data Clouded by Doubt

Hot money flows distort growth reports.
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Confusion Reigns Over China Property Rules

New tax policy puts homeowners on edge.
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China Tinkers with Fuel Price Formula

Price rumors stir fears of social unrest.
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Small Steps in China-Russia Deals

Xi Jinping's visit to Moscow reaps few energy gains.
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China Pins Hopes on Gas

New policies pushed for cleaner fuel.
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