China reform and opening

China’s sharp swing to the left under Xi surprised many. But rather than a new normal, his generation may be the last gasp of old-school Maoism in the country.

This week’s celebration of Shenzhen, the original SEZ, comes amid a general trend of sidelining Deng.

China is once again broadcasting a message of openness at its now-annual import expo.

The pilot program in Shanghai was supposed to be a model for national reform. How is it faring?

Facing a slowing economy, Beijing is struggling to boost the market confidence of the international business community.

Don't assume that a broad economic reform process is as urgent for North Korean leaders today as it was for late 1970s China

Opening up and economic reform may have brought unintended consequences.

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

A culture of inflated praise rapidly becomes corrosive, as China knows only too well from its own history.

While Chinese leaders vow to deepen reform and opening-up, the Chinese government seems to be doing the opposite.