Five reasons to be worried about the Chinese economy

It has been a tough year for China. Premier Li Keqiang’s plan to have slower but better balanced growth has run into difficulties and Beijing’s struggle to transform its economic model has prompted fears that the world’s second-biggest economy could be the source of the next global downturn.

Angela Merkel Brings German Business Leaders to China

Beijing: German Chancellor Angela Merkel met the Chinese premier on Monday and hailed ties between the two sides as she led a large business delegation on a visit to promote trade with the Asian economic giant.

Premier Li says downward pressure still exists for Chinese economy

(Reuters) - China's Premier Li Keqiang said on Wednesday downward pressure still existed in its economy despite it operating within a reasonable range and some leading indicators demonstrating a positive trend.

China seeks spending fix as economy wobbles

China is unlikely to resort to the kind of spending splurge that saw it through the 2008 financial crisis to deal with its slowing economy, analysts say, but recent moves to ramp up state support suggest it cannot wean itself completely off the stimulus drug.