Chinese economy

Home ownership is meant to be part of the “Chinese dream.” But for many, real estate has become a nightmare.

China’s failure to support the rebels in Libya could hurt its investment prospects there. Time for a rethink?

China’s failure to support the rebels in Libya could hurt its investment prospects there. Time for a rethink?

The World Bank’s new report on China doesn’t contain anything revolutionary. But the advice is still sound.

China’s investment in Africa is far more nuanced than cozying up to dictators. Rather than indulging in alarmism, the West could learn something.

China may well be able to find balance for its economy. But it will be a long transition process.

Transparency is key to cleaning up China’s factories. Undercover young environmentalists are trying to help.

As China’s rural and migrant workers become more educated and well-travelled they are growing increasingly aware of their rights. And increasingly willing to stand up for them.

With little in the way of force projection, China’s dependence on natural resources in unstable parts of the world could undercut its economic ambitions. There are limits to freeriding.

If China is to navigate the rough waters ahead it will need to show that it is about more than its GDP numbers.

China’s size may mean it can’t but be seen as a threat. Will China’s next leaders be expected to play hardball?

Li Keqiang looks poised to succeed Wen Jiabao. What would this mean for China’s environment?