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40 Years of Reform
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
Panda Bonds Hit Record as Policy Shift Drives Global Yuan Demand
Low yields play a role, but regulatory freedom to deploy proceeds offshore is what’s drawing global issuers to the yuan
Weekend Long Read: How Singapore’s ‘Chief Architect’ Helped Shape Reform in China
Goh Keng Swee, at the personal invitation of Deng Xiaoping, brought the lessons of the city-state’s success, offering a pragmatic roadmap for opening the Chinese economy
Fuyao Glass Founder Passes the Baton to Son
The 79-year-old Cao Dewang hands over the reins of world’s largest auto glass maker after nearly 40 years in charge, but will remain a director and honorary chairman for life
Tax Hiring Surges as China Cuts Government Job Openings for First Time Since 2019
Beijing ramps up fiscal recruitment while shrinking other agencies amid youth joblessness and economic headwinds
Commentary: To Globalize the Yuan, China Must Fix Its Bond Market
Beijing has made strides in building the world’s second-largest debt market, but deep-seated flaws and low foreign ownership prevent the yuan from achieving its potential as a true reserve currency
Commentary: Detention for ‘Defaming’ an official on Social Media — Where Is the Boundary for Punishing Speech?
Gao Guanghua's detention for a social media post was overturned. His case highlights the fragile line between slander and public speech that holds officials accountable
Analysis: Why Many Chinese University Graduates Are Going to Vocational School
A competitive job market and a desire for blue-collar skills are pushing a growing number of highly educated individuals into ‘reverse advancement,’ a trend that is challenging traditional views on academic success
Cover Story: How the Yuan is Taking Over the Dollar’s Role in Global Trade
Economists argue an offshore yuan stablecoin could offer a viable alternative to the dollar
Business Brief (Sept. 1): Xi Meets Modi, Calling for Stronger Strategic Communication
The U.S. tightens export controls on chipmakers in China, China PMIs show modest recovery
Commentary: In Henan, a Labor Mismatch Tests Beijing’s Economic Vision
Beijing wants to become a high-tech manufacturing power, but its universities are churning out unemployable graduates; a turn toward specialized vocational training, modeled on Germany’s system, is the answer
Commentary: To Fuel Its Future, China Must Open Up Services
Beijing’s service industry has grown slowly in recent years, lagging behind historical trends. Now, policymakers are focusing on institutional opening and aligning with international standards to unlock new economic momentum
Commentary: China’s ‘AI+’ Action Plan Aims for a Smart Economy
The State Council’s new road map to 2035 details a three-stage strategy to integrate artificial intelligence across science, industry, consumption, and governance
China Expands M&A Loan Policy to Support Minority Equity Deals
Shake-up of M&A loan rulebook is aimed at boosting corporate restructuring and investment.
How Ambition and Accidents Toppled the Chief of Shanghai’s State Investment Giant
The rise and fall of Shanghai’s investment king, now under investigation for corruption
Commentary: Future Opportunities in an Era of Great Upheaval
America’s power is fading as its domestic problems compound. for the rest of the world, this portends an era of instability, but also historic opportunities for those prepared to seize them
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