China has made considerable strides in increasing food access and security across the country. Decades of economic growth have enabled China’s leaders to make large improvements to the country’s food supply.
Should the Liquor Tax in China be Higher?
Liquor tax in China is lower than in most other countries. Prof Brian Viard on whether there is a case for raising it.
Busted! China’s Real Estate Bubble and Other China Myths
Carnegie Endowment’s Yukon Huang offers a new perspective and demystifies some popular notions about China, such as fears about the real estate bubble.
Agriculture in China: Down on the Farm
Agriculture in China is still primitive and needs to be modernized quickly. But whose responsibility is that? Wang Liang is a farmer in the northeast province of Heilongjiang, China’s top corn producer. Despite fertile soil, Wang says the small size of his plot limits his crop yield and income. Both took a hit last year […]
Stephen Roach: China is moving to a healthier growth model
According to former Morgan Stanley Asia Chairman Stephen Roach, China is transitioning to a more stable economic model with a greater—and healthier—emphasis on consumption and services. China’s economy is showing more signs of slowing down, but it’s the interpretation of the slowdown that really matters. Some, like billionaire investor George Soros, warn that China’s economy is “running out […]
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