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China’s Third Plenum Offers Little Hope for a Flagging Economy

China’s Third Plenum Offers Little Hope for a Flagging Economy

By Donald Low
The Third Plenum outcome suggests a mismatch between what the Chinese economy needs to recover quickly and what policymakers are prepared to deliver. 

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. 

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

China’s Chronic Zero COVID Trauma

China’s Chronic Zero COVID Trauma

By Donald Low
More than a year after China scrapped its zero-COVID policy, it has become clear that most analysts underestimated the adverse impacts on business and consumer sentiment. 

Is China Open for Business Again?

Is China Open for Business Again?

By Lea Thome
China’s signals that its economy is open for business and tourism are increasingly urgent, but will they be effective?
China’s Heavy Economic Legacy of State Ownership and Central Planning

China’s Heavy Economic Legacy of State Ownership and Central Planning

By Itzhak Goldberg
Waning productivity and declining growth in China cannot be explained by the pandemic or even demographic shifts. It is also the consequence of an unfinished reform agenda. 

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.

China’s Economy Might Be Down, But Don’t Expect Regime Collapse

China’s Economy Might Be Down, But Don’t Expect Regime Collapse

By Jinghao Zhou
Predicting the downfall of the CCP has been a longstanding pastime for some scholars.

Is China Following Japan’s Economic Trajectory?

Is China Following Japan’s Economic Trajectory?

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from George Magnus.
China’s 24-Point Strategy to Attract Foreign Investment: Too Little, Too Late? 

China’s 24-Point Strategy to Attract Foreign Investment: Too Little, Too Late? 

By Allison Lapehn
The policy recalls past attempts to boost investor confidence, which fell far short of expectations. 

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