Slow growth in the Chinese economy will put pressure on local governments’ ability to repay their debts.
The Chinese Economy Needs to Break Out of the Overcapacity Trap
China’s economic growth model has created a serious overcapacity problem that will continue to derail future growth unless tackled now.
Down at the Docks: A Look at China’s Imports
One of many economic indicators, China’s imports continue to inch up, but only just.
China Roundup: Chinese Economy Data Dampens Spirits
This week, new data on the Chinese economy painted a bleak picture; the Shanghai Composite Index surged (again); and a Chinese company bought Segway.
China Roundup: Dumped! Shanghai’s GDP Growth Target
This week, Shanghai brought the annual practice of fixing GDP growth targets into sharp focus by simply abandoning it; Alibaba and SAIC washed their dirty linen in public; and Apple posted record profits bolstered by Chinese fans of the iPhone 6.
China Roundup: In 2014 the China GDP figure hit a 24-year low
This week, all eyes were on the 2014 China GDP figure, which at 7.4% was lower than the target of 7.5%; Tencent created a mini ad frenzy on WeChat; and LeTV’s electric car plans inched a step closer to fruition.
Who will Be the Next Superpower?
History shows that the world goes through cycles that repeat themselves. And from these cycles emerges the next superpower.
China Roundup: Robust Growth in China’s Exports and Imports and Alipay Gets a Makeover
This week, China’s exports and imports data showed robust growth despite forecasts that were less rosy; and Alibaba’s financial arm Alipay got a makeover.
Should the West be Afraid of China’s State Capitalism?
The popular notion is that state-owned enterprises are very powerful in China. To what extent is that true? Are fears of China’s state capitalism overblown?
Business Lessons from the Football World Cup Champions
Why the Germans, winners of the 2014 football World Cup, are so good at the other game the world cares about—business.
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