China using big data to police small details of citizens’ lives

Multipurpose ‘national social credit’ system uses carrot and stick to control

China first-quarter economic growth slowest since 2009

GDP expanded 6.7% in first three months of the year to 15.9 trillion yuan (€2.18 trillion)

China pledges to make state-owned firms stronger

Government to introduce ‘mixed ownership to its sprawling state sector

Corruption clampdown and environmental concerns hit China’s golf courses

A programme of ‘rectifications’ has seen 66 golf courses closed

China accelerates €950 billion worth of infrastructure projects to shore up growth

Analysts believe reform needs to accompany spending to boost world’s second biggest economy

Apec summit in Beijing dominated by climate change and trade

Gathering of regional powers underlines China’s growing influence

Overseas firms fall foul of China probes

Beijing says crackdowns on foreign firms are aimed at stopping abuses, but critics allege China is using investigations to protect and bolster domestic firms

Overseas firms fall foul of antitrust inquiries

China fines six foreign firms for price fixing

Investigation of milk formula market results in fines of more than $100 million