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Xi Jinping’s administration will focus on ‘self-sufficiency’ in a range of technological sectors dominated by the US
Producers complain that policies to keep prices high are hurting a vital industry
Surge in applicants for government jobs highlights worries about labour market
The first days and weeks of the pandemic were crucial. So why was no action taken? Through a six-month investigation in the city, the FT has uncovered the answers
Beijing semiconductor push draws companies from sectors such as seafood and autoparts
Business is booming for campaign paraphernalia despite the president’s fight with Beijing
Nongfu Spring founder Zhong Shanshan overtakes Alibaba’s Jack Ma after fortune climbs to $58.7bn
Internet trading propels valuations to levels on par with big international banks
Programme was meant to upgrade skills of millions of workers who lost jobs during the pandemic
Analysts say move is more about politics than genuine concern over disease outbreak
Zhong Shanshan was thrust into the spotlight after Nongfu Spring’s initial public offering
Nongfu Spring’s shares surge on debut, lifting Zhong Shanshan’s fortune above $50bn
A lack of support has left lower-income workers unable to spend even as richer households splash out
Analysts say Chinese internet group wary of being seen to bow to Washington over sale
Bond issuers are upgraded as analysts warn of potential wave of defaults
Decision was taken after regulators found ‘severe insolvency’ during a review of the business
Effort to control predatory lending could cause greater harm to SMEs, analysts say
Market Questions is the FT’s guide to the week ahead
Rising cost of crop despite fall in global demand poses problem for Beijing
World’s most valuable distiller under pressure following accusations of links to graft
Regulators hope nascent small-cap board will encourage issuers to price deals sensibly
Operators say restrictions mean they will struggle ‘to make ends meet’ as audiences make cautious return
Rapid rises conjure memories of a big spike — and then collapse — in 2015
Policy shuts out those low-income buyers that it was meant to benefit
Restrictions against processing plants in US, Europe, Brazil, and Canada to push up food prices
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