There is an inconvenient likeness between the main protagonists in both countries

Flip-flopping between growth and debt targets weakens positive feedback loop

Disclosure comes as analysts say country has scaled back rollout of technology

New figures suggest authorities are relaxing their grip on property transactions

Disappearance of lesbian postings from platform reminder of last year’s attempted purge

Netease Yanxuan taps suppliers to global brands to build a name selling unbranded goods

Closely watched figures will provide insight on business investment and the housing market

Beijing steps up efforts to extend control of cyber space beyond its firewall