China private sector

New draft amendments propose to include private sector enterprises under the ambit of the Criminal Law’s anti-bribery and anti-corruption provisions.

Entrepreneurs and investors are waiting to see what concrete steps Beijing might take to make good on its recent pledge to “boost confidence” in the private sector.

Beijing has been very transparent about its intentions and ambitions when it comes to “private” sector businesses.

Rising private business investment is key to unlocking untapped productivity potential, says the HSBC economist.

Will China continue to have a viable market economy with socialist characteristics?

Struggling to reconcile stark differences, the Commission’s push to level the playing field is unlikely to make a dent.

How will the new U.S. tax system affect the world’s second largest economy?

Chinese workers' wages may be rising, but official statistics don't tell the whole story.

How to keep the world’s second largest economy in shape?

The Central Commission for Integrated Military and Civilian Development represents a new trend in civil-military relations.

Public-private partnership infrastructure spending will boost China’s economy but increase local government debt.