China: Will more domestic consumption bolster the economy? Mu Cui © 2023 Deutsche Welle - China lifts bans on group travel to Germany, US, others © 2023 Deutsche Welle

China: Will more domestic consumption bolster the economy? Mu Cui China's once unstoppable economy is slipping into deflation as exports decline. Now the government wants to boost domestic consumption, but experts are not convinced the country is on the right path. https://www.dw.com/en/china-will-more-domestic-consumption-bolster-the-economy/a-66482160 © 2023 Deutsche Welle Chinese goods flood Karachi's markets Rafat Saeed in Karachi Pakistani products are finding it hard to compete with "Made in China" goods on cost and quality. Calls for government support are growing. https://www.dw.com/en/chinese-goods-flood-karachis-markets/video-66483247 © 2023 Deutsche Welle China slips into deflation as post-COVID recovery stalls Consumer prices within China dropped by 0.3% year-on-year in July while Beijing also reported its steepest plunge in exports since the pandemic. https://www.dw.com/en/china-slips-into-deflation-as-post-covid-recovery-stalls/a-66478163 © 2023 Deutsche Welle China lifts bans on group travel to Germany, US, others Beijing has lifted COVID-19 restrictions that kept tourists from traveling to several countries, including Germany. Chinese tourists, who generally travel in groups, are known for spending lavishly during trips abroad. https://www.dw.com/en/china-lifts-bans-on-group-travel-to-germany-us-others/a-66493772 © 2023 Deutsche Welle Hong Kong arrests 10 for 'foreign collusion' Hong Kong police have been cracking down on pro-democracy activists and civil liberties since China imposed a sweeping national security law. https://www.dw.com/en/hong-kong-arrests-10-for-foreign-collusion-over-protest-fund/a-66492009 © 2023 Deutsche Welle