China approves $840B plan to refinance local government debt, boost slowing economy

BEIJING — China on Friday approved a 6 trillion yuan ($839 billion) plan to help local…

China’s finance minister says there is room for more economic stimulus but offers no plan

BEIJING — The Chinese government is looking at additional ways to boost the economy, Finance Minister…

Global stocks mixed after Wall Street declines; markets wait for China policy briefing

HONG KONG — European markets opened higher while Asian stocks were mostly lower on Friday, with…

China stocks sink as investors dump shares after recent rallies, while other Asian markets gain

HONG KONG — Stocks in China slumped on Wednesday, with Shanghai’s benchmark down 6.6% and Hong…

China announces more support for economy but holds back on major spending package

HONG KONG — China’s economic planning agency outlined details of measures aimed at boosting the economy…

Bolivia’s president promises public votes on fuel subsidies and constitutionality of reelection

LA PAZ, Bolivia — Bolivia’s socialist President Luis Arce said Tuesday national referenda would be held…

Biofuel Bentleys are coming for Britain’s green king

LONDON — What do you do when you travel in a chauffeur-driven Bentley but want to…