Export growth slows to near two-year low as lockdowns hit local demand and close factories that make goods for export.

China's export growth fell sharply in April – from 14.7% over the previous year in March – to just 3.9%, the lowest level in close to two years, while imports remained stable

Nomura Holdings says Beijing stepped up imports of key energies, raw materials and grains.  

The Chinese yuan hit an 18-month low in Monday morning trade as concern about its zero-Covid policy and economic slowdown weakened the currency

The developer got an extension on two onshore bonds totalling 20 billion yuan, or $3 billion, due on May 6, to November 6

A study gave instances of participants winding up US companies, participating in China's talent programmes and working at entities aiding the People's Liberation Army

Factories operate in a closed loop environment where employees continue to work and stay onsite amid concerns of a return of lockdowns

The 180 metre high Yangqu hydropower plant will be built "slice by slice" - all controlled by artificial intelligence, the report claimed

Lee stressed upholding sovereignty and national security in his speech after the vote, which was regarded as a formality

Workers overwhelmed security guards at Taiwan-based Quanta's plant in Shanghai, which employs 40,000 people, some of whom live in dormitories with up to 12 beds to a room

Gross domestic product contracted by 4% in the first quarter. In its most recent forecast in February, the city’s government forecast growth for 2022 of 2%-3.5%

The city has closed gyms and entertainment venues, banned dine-in services at restaurants and shut scores of bus routes and almost 15% of its subway lines