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Looking back at how China started to look to the outside world, gradually broke away from a Soviet-style planned economy and embraced the market since 1978

How the Compass Used to Steer China’s Reforms First Took Form on a Boat in 1985

The first installment in a five-part series about the economists behind China’s reform

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01 28, 2026 11:16 AM

Commentary: How Vietnam Became the Global Economy’s Newest Star

While much of the world turns inward, Hanoi has embraced radical openness and legal reform. The result is a $900 billion trade boom that has lured everyone from Nvidia to Nike

01 21, 2026 00:04 AM

China’s He Lifeng Warns Against Protectionism at Davos, Cites Risks of ‘Law of the Jungle’

Amid rising tensions over global trade, China’s vice premier defends multilateralism and invites cooperation on climate, investment, and reform

01 19, 2026 17:18 PM

Opinion: China’s New Trade Law Emphasizes Open Doors, and Sharp Teeth

While promoting digital and green trade, the updated statute expands the legal toolkit to retaliate against sanctions and safeguard national security

01 12, 2026 09:00 AM

CX Daily: Four Things to Know About Hainan’s New Free Trade Framework

The aim is to build a hub that can rival established free ports, while remaining integrated with the domestic market

01 07, 2026 01:00 AM

China Vows to Guarantee Forex Supply, Guard Against External Shocks

SAFE outlines agenda to ease currency access for firms, deepen reforms, and reinforce defenses against global shocks

01 05, 2026 14:29 PM

Opinion: China’s Economic Blueprint for 2026 ― Resilience and Patience

Facing global headwinds, Beijing bets on the private sector and AI innovation to drive the next phase of high-quality growth

01 02, 2026 15:01 PM

Four Things to Know About Hainan’s New Free Trade Framework

The aim is to build a hub that can rival established free ports such as Hong Kong and Singapore, while remaining deeply integrated with China’s vast domestic market

12 30, 2025 18:12 PM

Beijing Sets Agricultural Agenda to Safeguard Food Supply and Rural Stability

Central Rural Work Conference outlines priorities for 2026, emphasizing the need to prevent a return to poverty and modernize the agricultural sector

12 29, 2025 17:31 PM

Commentary: As Hainan Closes Its Customs Border, Hong Kong Must Find a New Purpose

Beijing’s new “closed customs” experiment won’t replace Hong Kong — but it will force the city to compete on institutional trust, not tax rates

12 12, 2025 16:03 PM

Former Provincial Leader Sentenced to Death With Reprieve for Massive Graft

Su Zengtian, a former pioneer of Fujian’s economic reforms and cross-Strait relations, is sentenced to a suspended death penalty, exposing a decades-long nexus of land deals and political patronage that continued well after his retirement

12 12, 2025 05:09 AM

China Sets 2026 Economic Priorities With Demand Revival at the Core

Beijing pledges more proactive but coordinated macro policies, keeps deficit target steady and shifts attention to consumption, income growth and targeted investment

12 08, 2025 19:47 PM

China Signals Continued Expansionary Policy for 2026

Politburo will keep fiscal and monetary stance steady as new Five-Year Plan begins

12 03, 2025 18:30 PM

Energy Insider: China Weighs Plan to Boost Iron Ore Production

NEV costs set to fall on cheaper lithium, Jiangxi Copper sees bid for U.K.’s SolGold rejected

11 26, 2025 16:27 PM

Analysis: China’s Ambitious Elder-Care Plan Awaits a Practical Framework

The legal framework for voluntary guardianship is in place, but the system is grappling with cultural hesitation from seniors and high legal risks for potential care providers

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