Economy
China economists forecast GDP growth slowdown to 5.1% in Q2
Official annual target of 'around 5%' in sight, but pressure for support grows
China debt crunch
Companies
PwC names new China head amid Evergrande audit scrutiny
In-house executive Daniel Li takes over as firm faces mainland and Hong Kong probes
China debt crunch
Chinese shadow bank Zhongzhi's liquidation prompts fallout fears
Liquidator seeks consolidation in 'complicated' case with 'enormous' debts
Asia Insight
China's leaders to choose economic path at high-pressure third plenum
Historically pivotal policy gathering expected to focus on tech as property woes fester
Markets
Foreign investors in China seek new catalysts as stock rally fizzles
Low hopes for meaningful property measures at Communist Party's key third plenum
China debt crunch
Chinese developer Sino-Ocean hit with liquidation petition by U.S. bank
Market watchers expect more consolidation despite Beijing's industry rescue effort
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Politics
China's long-awaited third plenum set for July 15-18, state media says
Meeting will be closely watched for measures to spur economy
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China debt crunch
China's 'too small' property rescue leaves market wanting more
Shimao wind-up case paused until July 31 as developers, banks face more pressure
China debt crunch
China's Midea Real Estate shares soar on property development spinoff
Distressed developer Kaisa warned against further adjournment in wind-up case
China debt crunch
China to create fund to rescue financial companies
Move meant to avert financial crisis stemming from real estate market slump
Market Spotlight
China Vanke: the poster child of a now-troubled property sector
'Fallen angel' struggles to stabilize sales as consumer and investor confidence fades
China debt crunch
China real estate firms see 4% sales growth after state help
Government measures to purchase unsold homes only had limited effect
China debt crunch
Evergrande EV unit's shares fall on order to repay over $260m in subsidies
Tianjin factory told to suspend production, sales of new cars as pressure builds
Property
Property developer Dexin China ordered to liquidate by Hong Kong court
Midsize player joins bigger compatriot Evergrande in facing reorganization
Hong Kong security law
Evergrande audit critic GMT says China research trips now too risky
Analysts feel 'like frogs being boiled' as state secrets and other laws sow doubt
Finance
Singaporean, Swiss banks target Hong Kong as rivals feel geopolitical chill
Hiring picks up as OCBC chief says clients turning to them over 'Western counterparts'
China debt crunch
China announces Evergrande fine amid speculation over auditor PwC's fate
Regulatory body issues statement two months after developer disclosed penalty
Economy
China factory activity contracts in May, breaking short growth spurt
Reading misses forecast as analysts warn of economic imbalances
Economy
IMF lifts China growth outlook but warns on property and trade troubles
Fund sees economy hitting 'around 5%' target in 2024 before slowing in coming years
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China debt crunch
China's 'hidden' defaults reflect weak local government finances
State homebuying program aims to revive land sales to cover off-the-books debt
Business deals
China's Fosun to sell German private bank to ABN Amro for $730m
Once-acquisitive conglomerate unloads assets to reduce debt
China debt crunch
Evergrande EV unit's stock jumps as anonymous buyer emerges
Production halt creates a cash crunch; Kaisa wind-up hearing adjourned
Bonds
China's ultralong-term bonds see price swings, new trading halt
14% drop Thursday prompts suspension in Shenzhen, day after strong debut
Finance
China banks move to halt sales of large time deposits
Narrowing margins spur China Minsheng, China Merchants to curb CD business
China debt crunch
China unveils $41bn lending program to 'digest' unsold properties
Mortgage rates lowered as vice premier vows to fight risk of 'unfinished' projects