People walk in Lujiazui financial district during sunset in Pudong, Shanghai, China July 13, 2021.

China Skews Economic Reports to Ease Stability Fears

State media downplayed recent growth data to minimize drop from first-quarter surge.

In a file photo Chinese 100 yuan banknotes are seen in a counting machine while a clerk counts them at a branch of a commercial bank in Beijing, China.

China Claims Progress in Anti-Inflation Campaign

A worker walks past the logo of China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) at its Nanshan liquefied natural gas (LNG) terminal in Hainan province, China September 24, 2019.

China's Climate Goals Drive Down Gas Forecasts

A liquified natural gas (LNG) tanker leaves the dock after discharge at PetroChina's receiving terminal in Dalian, Liaoning province, China July 16, 2018.

China's Gas Binge Blamed for Energy Squeeze

People attend a ceremony marking the opening of iron ore futures to foreign investors, at Dalian Commodity Exchange in Dalian, Liaoning province, China May 4, 2018.

China Blocks Reporting on Commodity Prices

2021-07-02

Government tactic aimed at controlling price increases.

A Chinese flag is seen on the top of a car near a coal-fired power plant in Harbin, Heilongjiang province, China November 27, 2019.

China Suffers High Costs from Sanctions on Coal

2021-06-25

Punishment of Australia backfires as coal prices soar.

A Chinese bank employee counts new 50-yuan notes with a money counting machine at a bank counter in Hangzhou in China's eastern Zhejiang province on August 30, 2019

China Pushes Back Against Threat of Inflation

2021-06-18

Government presses industries to absorb higher commodity costs.

Chinese Vice Premier Liu He attends the closing session of the Chinese People's Political Consultative Conference (CPPCC) at the Great Hall of the People in Beijing, China May 27, 2020.

US-China Sanctions Raise Questions for Trade Policy

2021-06-11

New bans on investment in Chinese companies come on the heels of renewed trade and economic talks.

The Huangpu river and the Wujing Coal-Electricity Power Station in Shanghai are pictured, Feb. 21, 2017.

China Calls for More Coal Despite Carbon Curbs

2021-06-04

Government orders a boost in supplies to counter price surge.

A worker produces machinery at a factory in Nantong, in China's eastern Jiangsu province, May 26, 2021.

China Fuels Inflation Fears as Policies Collide

2021-05-28

The government has called for more consumption and curbs on supplies at the same time.

A truck is loaded with iron ore at the Christmas Creek iron ore mine located south of Port Hedland, Australia, in a file photo.

China Weighs New Measures to Punish Australia

2021-05-21

Policy rifts divide trading partners, raising risks for energy and commodity deals.

A worker walks past steel rolls at the Chongqing Iron and Steel plant in Changshou, Chongqing, China August 6, 2018. Picture taken August 6, 2018.

China Presses Steelmakers to Cut Production

2021-05-14

Mills boost output despite climate plans.

A street on a polluted day in Beijing, China, March 11, 2021.

China Pressed To Improve Climate Pledges

2021-05-07

Emissions from coal consumption may continue to grow.

Chinese 100 yuan notes are shown in a Jan. 14, 2020 photo.

China Recalibrates Economic Recovery Plans

2021-04-30

Growth indicators spur warnings about withdrawal of support.

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Michael Lelyveld

An expert on Chinese economic issues, Michael Lelyveld comments and reports on the country's economic conditions and the state of its energy issues.
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