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Aug 29, 2022 18:56 PM

Editorial: Severe Heat and Drought Raises Climate Alarm
There is no doubt we are in a climate crisis, with the growing number of extreme weather events lasting longer, covering wider areas and causing greater destruction
Aug 27, 2022 04:40 AM

Opinion: Winter Is Coming to China’s Tech Sector
Dire outlook articulated by Huawei’s Ren resonates in a sector buffeted by American sanctions, Chinese regulators and declining demand
Aug 26, 2022 18:50 PM

China Green Bulletin: Calls for a Rethink on Coal, Beijing Extends NEV Tax Exemptions
Authorities unveil guidelines for an emission calculation system, China plans new standards for green transportation system
Aug 25, 2022 18:13 PM

Opinion: Why China’s Regional Power Crunch Won’t Become a National Problem
Most of the country is not as dependent on hydropower as hard-hit Sichuan province, and with heat waves coming to an end in some regions, the strain on the grid will subside
Aug 24, 2022 18:59 PM

Opinion: How to Better Regulate Automated Decision-Making
It is a good that the EU, China and other governments are trying to better regulate the potential risks of automated decision-making powered by AI
Aug 23, 2022 18:31 PM

Fisher: Don’t Sweat the Impact of the Strong U.S. Dollar on Asia
Look past the widespread worry to the approaching relief, as rampant pessimism often precedes the next bull market
Aug 22, 2022 20:41 PM

Editorial: Getting the Most From Special-Purpose Bonds
The relatively scarce funding available via local SPBs can’t play a role as an economic catalyst until the economy as a whole is reinvigorated through reform and opening up
Aug 19, 2022 19:31 PM

China Green Bulletin: Sichuan Cuts Power, High-Tech’s Dual-Carbon Goals
Climate envoy speaks to U.N. climate chief, Guangdong breaks ground on coal plants, national power demand outstrips supply
Aug 15, 2022 18:49 PM

Editorial: Promoting Greater Fiscal Discipline in Government
Greater government fiscal discipline involves complex redistributions of benefits, but in the end it will improve China’s national governance capability
Aug 12, 2022 18:24 PM

China Green Bulletin: Beijing Says Climate Talks Halt Is Washington’s Fault
China creates principles to streamline green bond market, government agencies expect industrial carbon emissions to peak by 2030 target
Aug 10, 2022 18:32 PM

Opinion: The Two Weaknesses of China’s Economy
It will be difficult for the country to hit its annual growth target with consumer spending still sluggish and the real estate market in the doldrums
Aug 09, 2022 04:41 AM

Editorial: Preventing Inflation and Stagnation, With Focus on Stagnation
China needs to effectively implement already-issued policies to bolster domestic demand and relief measures targeting market entities
Aug 06, 2022 04:00 AM

Analysis: How New Approval Standards May Spur Chinese Covid Pills
Regulators move the goal posts for determining whether a new drug works, reflecting dramatic evolution of the coronavirus
Aug 01, 2022 19:52 PM

Editorial: China Has to Address Its Shrinking Population
While the country’s population dividend is waning, China can improve its efficiency and systems to turbocharge its economic and social development
Jul 29, 2022 20:08 PM

Wang Tao: Politburo Meeting Signals Relaxed Stance on GDP Target
The much-awaited July meeting called for the best result possible, a sign that the government is de-emphasizing the ambitious growth goal set in March
Jul 29, 2022 17:29 PM

China Green Bulletin: Energy Security Clashes With Emissions Target
Nation plans to pilot advanced energy storage schemes, Shanghai and Guangzhou roll out local carbon policies
Jul 27, 2022 17:32 PM

Opinion: AI and Open Medical Data Are the Keys to Solving Global Health Inequity
Global health disparities will improve or worsen depending on how much data researchers can access
Jul 27, 2022 04:27 AM

Analysis: How Azvudine Became China’s First Approved Homegrown Covid Pill
Little-known Genuine Biotech’s AIDS drug turns out to help Covid patients and may turn into a multibillion-dollar product
Jul 26, 2022 19:30 PM

Fisher: Don't Let Cynics Fool You About China’s Stock Rally
The pessimism that has persisted despite the 33.6% jump in Chinese stocks since mid-March has undercut expectations, leaving the market primed for even bigger gains in the future
Jul 25, 2022 19:19 PM

Editorial: How to ‘Lubricate’ the Frictions in China’s Labor Market
Markets and reform play fundamental roles in fixing the country’s unemployment problem