Media Report
- Reuters reports: "China sought to restore confidence in its economy as financial leaders from G20 nations gathered in Shanghai on Friday, and Premier Li Keqiang urged greater global coordination and consideration of policy spillovers...Overhanging the summit of major economy finance ministers and central bankers are global concerns about China's ability to manage its domestic markets, currency and commitment to wider restructuring reforms....China's central bank governor Zhou Xiaochuan repeated assurances the country would not stage another devaluation of its currency...to support the economy. He also sought to manage expectations around the speed of China's economic reform agenda."
- The New York Times reports: "Zhou Xiaochuan, the governor of China's central bank, held a rare news conference in Shanghai on Friday morning, as finance officials from around the world gathered for the Group of 20 major economies meeting. Mr. Zhou acknowledged worries about spiraling debt at Chinese corporations and local governments but offered reasons why the Chinese economy might be uniquely able to deal with it for the time being....Following Mr. Zhou's remarks, the Shanghai stock market rebounded 1 percent on Friday, on the heels of a 6.4 percent plunge on Thursday. ...What Mr. Zhou did not do on Friday, however, was provide any indication of when he might next offer an explanation of Chinese monetary policy. He also did not announce any plans for the People's Bank of China to follow other leading central banks — like the Federal Reserve, the European Central Bank and the Bank of Japan — in holding regular news briefings after important policy decisions."
- The Guardian reports: "China has expressed 'concern and dissatisfaction' with Australia's defence white paper, a multibillion-dollar framework for military acquisition and strategy over the coming decades that was released on Thursday. The white paper noted 'a number of points of friction', including over China's territorial ambitions in the South China Sea....The white paper highlighted the importance of Australia's bilateral relationship with China but expressed concerns over some elements of the relationship. 'As China grows, it will continue to seek greater influence within the region,' the document said. 'As a major power, it will be important for regional stability that China provides reassurance to its neighbours by being more transparent about its defence policies.'"
Calendar
- 2016-02-25 U.S., China Agree to Sanction North Korea on Nuclear Program
- 2016-02-24 China says media ignores other claimants' weaponry in South China Sea
- 2016-02-23 China Appears to Have Built Radar Facilities on Disputed South China Sea Islands
- 2016-02-22 Beijing to Raise Threshold on Red Alerts for Smog
- 2016-02-21 China's Debt Seen Rising Through 2019, Peaking at 283% of GDP
- 2016-02-19 China accuses US of militarizing South China Sea
- 2016-02-18 Apple Pay Launches in China Where e-Payments Widely Used
- 2016-02-17 China: Missiles have been on South China Sea island for years
- 2016-02-16 South China Sea takes center stage at U.S.-ASEAN summit
- 2016-02-15 Chinese premier says economy faces great challenges, new uncertainties
News
- The New York Times In Rare Appearance, China's Central Bank Chief Says All Is Well
- Reuters China talks up growth agenda at G20 amid lack of wider policy unity
- The Guardian China expresses 'dissatisfaction' at Australia's defence white paper
- The Washington Post Five things China's censors cut from a famous American scholar's book
- Bloomberg Business Zhou Speaks, Markets Calm and China's Policy Fog Begins to Lift
- BBC News China seeks to assure G20 over its economy
- Reuters China adopts law on deep sea exploration
- The Wall Street Journal G-20 Countries Should Reiterate Currency Commitments, Treasury Secretary Says
- The Guardian Anger as Christian lawyer paraded on Chinese state TV for 'confession'
- Bloomberg Business China's Buying Spree Shows Force of Desire for U.S. Firms
- The Los Angeles Times While it defies U.S. government, Apple abides by China's orders — and reaps big rewards
- Reuters China admiral talks warships with Cambodia as navy drill shores up ties
- The New York Times Pastor in China Who Resisted Cross Removal Gets 14 Years in Prison
Commentary
- The Wall Street Journal Why China's Selloff Isn't Bringing Down U.S. Stocks
- The Washington Post I don't mean to alarm anyone about China, but …
- The New York Times: Sinosphere Peering Through the Haze of China's Economic Data
- The Wall Street Journal: China Real Time Cultural Protection Law Revision Triggers Doubts as China's Economy Slows
- The National Interest South China Sea: Beijing Is Winning, but Here's How to Retake the Initiative
- The Diplomat China Gives Nod to New UN Sanctions on North Korea
- The Wall Street Journal: China Real Time Heard in the Hutong: What Do Beijingers Think of 'Weird' Architecture?