China’s central bank may take cue from Europe

BEIJING — China’s central bank is considering taking a page from Europe’s financial-crisis handbook to free up more credit as growth in the world’s second-largest economy slows.

China’s Li Says Economic Growth Quality Important as Pace

The “quality” of economic expansion, including job creation and fighting pollution, is as important as its speed amid uncertainty over whether China will reach its growth target this year, Premier Li Keqiang said.

China’s New Loans Top Estimates in Boost for Economy

China’s new yuan loans and money supply topped estimates in May as the government supports economic growth while reining in shadow banking.

Aliko Dangote to invest $2.3bn in north Nigeria

Nigerian businessman Aliko Dangote has said that he will invest $2.3bn (£1.35bn) in sugar and rice production in the north of the country.

China boosts market ties with Hong Kong

China is boosting stock market ties with Hong Kong with new measures allowing cross-border stock investment between Hong Kong and Shanghai.

China premier calls for "human focus" to urbanisation plan

BEIJING: China's premier, Li Keqiang, wants his plan to turn more Chinese into city dwellers to be "humanity-centred", focusing on quality of life and the environment and driven by job creation, the official China Daily newspaper reported on Sunday.

China to Expand Asset-Backed Securities Trial

China pledged to expand the packaging of loans into securities to dissipate financial risks, part of efforts to increase the use of markets and sustain economic growth.

China premier says little room for policy stimulus - media

BEIJING: China has limited room to use government spending and policy stimulus to boost its economy, China Premier Li Keqiang was quoted as saying on Wednesday, dashing hopes among some investors that Beijing may take steps to foster growth.