But meaningful progress has been made in cushioning an economic downturn.

Xi's major takeaway, according to a public speech celebrating reform and opening, is that the CCP is perfect.

Insights from Daniel H. Rosen.

James Daniel, the IMF’s China mission chief, on how to safely unlock Chinese growth.

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

Rethinking the 'Kindleberger Trap' and its implications for the rise of China.

Li's work report was light on new economic reforms, indicating that stability remains the government's main goal.

China's official figures show slowing growth – and the real picture may be worse.

Insights from Fabio Ghironi.

China continues to struggle to wean its state-owned enterprises off their reliance on real estate.

When it comes to innovation, China still lags behind the West -- but it is catching up.

Now that China must make its economy market-oriented, it needs to remember its socialist roots more than ever.

In attempting reform while maintaining control, authorities are trying to have it both ways.

China plans to lay off up to 6 million workers in the next two years. That’s nothing compared to the 1990s.

China set its floor for GDP growth in 2016 at 6.5 percent, but is determined to keep that pace for the next four years.

Once again, Li Keqiang has the unenviable task of generating some good PR for China's economy.