New policy framework to bridge the gap


CHINESE stocks ended their two-year losing streak in 2024, buoyed by policy support measures introduced since late September.

However, positive sentiment waned around the New Year as investors grew impatient with the lack of detailed follow-through despite verbal assurances from the December Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC) for more policy support.

Save 30% OFF The Star Digital Access

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 9.73/month

Billed as RM 9.73 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 8.63/month

Billed as RM 103.60 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Insight

Worries over won’s weakness
Will Trump’s Fed pick slash rates? The market doesn’t think so
India’s aviation crisis is too big to be tamed
Planters: Then and now
Trump wants Americans to buy tiny cars. Good luck with that
China, five years on
Decent 3Q25, but a challenging 2026 awaits
Beijing or Global South consensus?
Sharing resources� �Malaysia’s next reform test
High cost of retirement

Others Also Read