Opinion

Jun 27, 2019 17:10 PM

Ken Fisher: ‘Tech Cold War’ Offers a Golden Opportunity to Buy Cheap Shares
By Ken Fisher
The U.S.’ Huawei ban has taken a toll on Chinese stocks, but a likely reversal by Trump will send shares soaring
Jun 27, 2019 15:46 PM

Opinion: Partnering With China Can Help Transform Africa’s Agriculture
By Agnes Kalibata
China can offer lessons aplenty as it traced a similar agricultural trajectory to Africa’s, writes former Rwandan agriculture minister
Jun 26, 2019 18:45 PM

Wang Jun: A Legend of His Time
By Qin Xiao
Former head of state financial conglomerate remembers Citic's deceased ex-chairman as an iconic figure in China's business world
Jun 25, 2019 14:52 PM

Opinion: Economic Expansions Don’t Die of Old Age
By Anatole Kaletsky
There is no reason to think that U.S.’ uninterrupted growth since 2008 won’t continue
Jun 24, 2019 16:40 PM

Chad Bown: Trump Has Gotten China to Lower Its Tariffs — Toward Everyone Else
By Chad P. Bown, Euijin Jung and Eva (Yiwen) Zhang
China has reduced tariffs on products imported from countries other than the U.S. to an average of only 6.7%
Jun 22, 2019 10:05 AM

The Hidden Gems of China’s ‘Dalifornia’
By Zhang Mei
The idyllic city has become a tourist hotspot in recent years, but Dali local and travel columnist Zhang Mei knows the spots the crowds don’t
Jun 21, 2019 19:38 PM

Opinion: Baoshang Bank Takeover Exposes Funding Conundrum of Small Banks
By Liu Feng, Zhang Chen and Yu Yilin
Collapse of lender reflects not only a shocking lack of internal controls, but also the high cost of capital that forces smaller banks to chase risky assets
Jun 21, 2019 17:20 PM

Zhang Jun: U.S. Has Overplayed Its Hand on Trade
By Zhang Jun
The Trump administration seems convinced that China is negotiating with a particularly weak hand, owing to the risk of a hard landing for its economy. That is not the case
Jun 20, 2019 16:18 PM

Opinion: China and India, Reluctant Partners
By David Mahon
World’s two most populous nations should form a strategic and cultural partnership rather than being weakened by mutual antagonism
Jun 20, 2019 14:42 PM

Jim O’Neil: Economic Lessons From Everest
By Jim O’Neill
Overcrowding on the peak shares similarities with the broken market for antibiotics. Better regulation and clever policymaker could help with both problems
Jun 19, 2019 18:30 PM

World Bank: Managing the Risks of the Belt and Road
By Martin Raiser and Michele Ruta
Study acknowledges potential of headline Chinese trade and infrastructure project but calls for transparency, country-specific reforms and more multilateral frameworks
Jun 19, 2019 14:11 PM

Chan: Business as Usual in Hong Kong
By Paul Chan Mo-po
Despite tensions, region’s economy and financial markets are healthy, writes Hong Kong Financial Secretary Paul Chan Mo-po
Jun 18, 2019 19:05 PM

Opinion: Forced Technology Transfers Are Becoming a Moot Issue
By Lawrence J. Lau
Abolition of the joint-venture requirement for foreign firms and stepped up IP protection mean the issue is close to being solved, economist says
Jun 14, 2019 18:36 PM

Opinion: Trade War Is Only Symptom of China-U.S.’ ‘New Normal’
By Lawrence J. Lau
While a hot war between the U.S. and China is not inevitable, conflict over trade will likely outlast Trump
Jun 12, 2019 21:50 PM

Ling Huawei: Baoshang Bank Takeover Sets Precedent, Opens Door to U.S.-Style FDIC
By Ling Huawei
Seizure of troubled lender by regulators signals China is on the path to setting up its own Federal Deposit Insurance Corp., says Caixin Media managing editor
Jun 11, 2019 18:48 PM

Sheng: Forget the Trade War, U.S. Attacks on Huawei Are a Brand War
By Andrew Sheng
Trump is trying to destroy China’s best-known global brand, but is damaging Brand America in the process
Jun 10, 2019 20:24 PM

Opinion: U.S.-China Trade Dispute Poses Puzzle for EU
By Emilios Avgouleas
In choosing sides, member states’ economic interests are bound to clash, further undermining the bloc’s coherence — possibly irreversibly so
Jun 10, 2019 09:05 AM

Laura Cha: Greater Diversity Makes Corporate Boards Stronger
By Laura M. Cha
HKEx Chair says regulator has been setting mandatory corporate governance rules for listed companies to improve businesses
Jun 08, 2019 14:30 PM

Chan: Balancing Fintech Innovation and Financial Security in Hong Kong
By Paul Chan Mo-po
City remains a pioneer in finance, but that role requires regulators to be ready to tackle unexpected challenges
Jun 05, 2019 15:29 PM

Posen: Trump’s Tariffs Are a Wake-Up Call for Global Markets
By Adam S. Posen
U.S. president is feared to be weaponizing tariffs to meet his political goals, undermining his own trade negotiations with China and Mexico