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China reports solid economic growth. Should we believe it?

China announced that GDP growth in the last quarter of 2011 was 8.9 percent, which suggests China will have a soft landing as its economy cools. But what's behind the numbers?
Rising food prices could signal stubborn inflation in China

Government officials say the rising food costs are due to bad weather, but some economists say an economic policy that encourages lending and spending has caused inflation.
Delicate balancing act for Beijing as Chinese yuan appreciates

Beijing unpegged the Chinese yuan from the dollar last weekend, leading to a half-point rise against the US currency this week. The value of China's currency has been a highly contentious issue with trade partners.
Amid dire economic news, China sees a glimmer of hope

Quarterly economic growth is the worst it’s been for 17 years, but figures show the government’s stimulus could be taking effect.
China's buying spree in global fire sale

This month China bought stakes in French, Canadian, and Australian firms.
China, taking advantage of global recession, goes on a buying spree

China's government is bargain-hunting internationally as the financial crisis pushes down prices of energy resources and assets.
China's economy cools

Its growth rate slowed to 9 percent in the third quarter as exports to the US and Europe start to slacken.
Wall Street woes: why world's investors sit on sidelines

Job No. 1 for central bankers: restore confidence in markets.
China's economic growth can soften U.S. slump

Emerging economies are now big enough to help but not save Western giants.