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China’s Economy Slowed Last Quarter as Weak Consumer Demand Dragged on Growth

China’s Economy Slowed Last Quarter as Weak Consumer Demand Dragged on Growth

By Elaine Kurtenbach
The second quarter’s 4.7 percent growth was far below the 5.3 percent pace seen in the first quarter of 2024.

Busting 6 ‘Peak China’ Myths 

Busting 6 ‘Peak China’ Myths 

By Wang Wen
A more nuanced look at China's economic indicators is necessary to understand current trends.
China Looks to Revive Slowing Economy and Salvage Property Market as Annual Congress Convenes

China Looks to Revive Slowing Economy and Salvage Property Market as Annual Congress Convenes

By Dake Kang and Elaine Kurtenbach
Now is Beijing’s chance to keep short-term economic issues from turning into a long-term slowdown, experts say. But it’s not clear what steps the government is willing to take.

The Tale of 2 Economies: Navigating the Growth Paradox in China 

The Tale of 2 Economies: Navigating the Growth Paradox in China 

By Marina Yue Zhang
China’s impressive topline growth figures mask underlying disparities and societal unease. 

Is China Killing Its Fledgling Golden Geese?

Is China Killing Its Fledgling Golden Geese?

By Jeremiah May
The East Asian countries that escaped the middle income trap did so on the backs of strong private enterprises. China is hamstringing its own corporate giants.

What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?
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What’s Driving Taiwan’s Mass Protests?

China’s Economic Malaise Was Perfectly Predictable

China’s Economic Malaise Was Perfectly Predictable

By Donald Low
The China bulls were wrong – but the China declinists may be wrong as well.

Why China’s Stock Exchange Creates a Headache the Chinese Communist Party

Why China’s Stock Exchange Creates a Headache the Chinese Communist Party

By Thiago de Aragao
With investors souring on real estate, stocks are now the investment destination of choice – and they increasingly provide a barometer of public confidence in China’s future.
Can the US Forge a New ‘Washington Consensus’?

Can the US Forge a New ‘Washington Consensus’?

By Jin Kai
Increasingly alarmed by China’s rise, Washington is trying to backtrack on decades of economic principles to rebrand China as an enemy.

2023 New Year Resolutions for Asia’s Biggest Economies

2023 New Year Resolutions for Asia’s Biggest Economies

By Anthony Fensom
Challenges and prospects for China, Japan, and India's economic growth in 2023.

In Hong Kong, World Bankers Urged Not to ‘Bet Against’ China

In Hong Kong, World Bankers Urged Not to ‘Bet Against’ China

By Zen Soo
Chinese officials attempted to convince the world’s financiers that the country’s economy remains strong – and those saying otherwise “don’t really understand China.”

Asian Development Bank Cuts Forecasts to Reflect Weakening Outlook

Asian Development Bank Cuts Forecasts to Reflect Weakening Outlook

By Elaine Kurtenbach
The ADB cut its estimate for growth in Asia’s developing economies to 4.3 percent, down from an earlier forecast of 5.2 percent. But the slowdown is not evenly distributed.
China’s Low-Growth Zero-COVID Policy Signals Transition Away From Reform Period

China’s Low-Growth Zero-COVID Policy Signals Transition Away From Reform Period

By Sara Hsu
China’s days of encouraging economic growth at any cost are over.

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