China August FDI falls to lowest in at least two-and-a-half years

(Reuters) - China's foreign direct investment inflows in August fell to a low not seen in at least 2-1/2 years, underscoring the challenges to growth facing the world's second-biggest economy.

China economy fears deepen as August HSBC flash PMI at three-month low

(Reuters) - Growth in China's vast factory sector slowed to a three-month low in August as output and new orders moderated, a preliminary private survey showed on Thursday, heightening concerns about increasing softness in the economy.

China's crackdown on risky lending raises economic growth fears

China's economic growth could drop below 7% this year after government documents revealed plans for a crackdown on risky lending.

China services growth adds to economic revival hopes

BEIJING (Reuters) - Growth in China's increasingly important services sector accelerated in December at its fastest pace in four months, adding to signs of a modest year-end revival in the world's second-largest economy.

China to continue property market control policies in 2013 to check excessive speculation

BEIJING: China's new leadership today said it would continue the nation's property market control policies next year in order to keep a check on excessive speculation, which in the recent past made housing virtually un-affordable for middle and low income groups.

Economy starting to stabilise: China's Wen Jiabao

BEIJING: China's Premier Wen Jiabao said the economy began stabilising in the past three months and should meet 2012 targets, state media said Wednesday, a day before third-quarter growth data are released.