Data released on the eve of Vice President Xi Jinping's visit to the US show that China's current account surplus has continued to tumble. But plenty of potential sources of trade friction remain.

China is undergoing a major shift in its labour market as the surplus of rural workers dries up. But, after delving into the details, we conclude that several factors will dampen the speed at which...

Consumer price inflation was probably little changed in January but it is still likely to be much lower in a few months’ time.

Hong Kong’s economy remained weak in the fourth quarter. Despite an expansionary budget, falling inflation, and the prospect of continued strong spending by Chinese tourists, Hong Kong’s trade...