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Aug 02, 2021 18:04 PM

Editorial: Understanding the ‘Fish-Water’ Theory
When officials use public power for private purposes, the ‘temperature of the water’ is unsuitable for business, so naturally, no fish will come
Aug 02, 2021 16:56 PM

Opinion: What Made Su Bingtian Asia’s Fastest Man? 17 Months on the Bench
Almost a year and a half away from the track helped the celebrated sprinter make history for a Chinese Olympian
Jul 31, 2021 06:44 AM

Opinion: China’s Olympic Rowing Medals Vindicate Hard Work and Innovation
Successes in Tokyo represent another leap forward for Chinese rowing, which has high potential for sport and education, argues author Yang Wang
Jul 30, 2021 18:46 PM

Opinion: The Who, What and Why of China’s Regulatory Campaign
Seven types of companies are in the firing line, including those viewed as ‘too big to fail.’ Overseas investors need to start to understand the government’s rationale
Jul 30, 2021 17:13 PM

Opinion: How Strong Is Foreign Demand for Chinese Government Bonds?
Overseas investors will keep buying CGBs due to their attractive returns and their ability to diversify risk in a portfolio
Jul 30, 2021 08:18 AM

Opinion: How U.S. Global Infrastructure Push Will Affect Belt and Road
While Biden’s funding ability may be shaky, the world is desperate for investment, and China would probably benefit from a little competition, two scholars say
Jul 29, 2021 18:48 PM

Zhang Wenhong: Will Nanjing’s Outbreak Grow Out of Control?
If there are no more second-generation and third-generation Covid-19 cases in other provinces in the coming one or two weeks, this latest flare-up can be contained
Jul 28, 2021 17:25 PM

Fisher: When It Comes to Picking China Stocks These Days, Boring Is Best
Now is the time to shun IPOs and stick with big, high-quality growth companies as their strong balance sheets, fat profit margins and market clout can weather the storm
Jul 28, 2021 07:51 AM

Opinion: China’s Crackdown on After-School Training Reflects Core Philosophies
China’s leaders are pursuing a consistent set of values promoting fairness and equality of opportunity, influential blogger argues
Jul 27, 2021 16:19 PM

Opinion: China Shows a Malaria-Free World Is Possible
We are convinced, now more than ever, that together we can make that world a reality and eradicate malaria, writes Steve Davis of the Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation
Jul 26, 2021 17:48 PM

Editorial: Clearing the Obstacles to the Three-Child Policy’s Success
China’s long-term economic and social development hinges on fixing the issues that stand in the way of people having children
Jul 19, 2021 17:09 PM

Editorial: Economic Rationality Should Be the Priority in Hosting Global Sporting Events
As the shadow of Covid-19 lingers, the Tokyo Olympics will set an important example for the Beijing Winter Olympics 
Jul 23, 2021 16:42 PM

Opinion: China-U.S. Spat Over Cross-Border IPOs Will End Up Hurting Both
What ought to be common sense regulation has become entangled in a larger web of data sovereignty and national security that may be too complex to unravel
Jul 20, 2021 19:17 PM

Opinion: China’s Economic Growth Drivers Need to Shift
To deal with looming challenges, macro policies should maintain continuity, and monetary and fiscal tools should be coordinated
Jul 16, 2021 17:57 PM

Wang Tao: China’s Post-Covid Recovery to Be Nearly Done by 2022
Weak consumer recovery, tightening of local government debt issuance will hamper the economic recovery, UBS estimates
Jul 15, 2021 21:38 PM

Opinion: China’s Worrying Economic Signs That Only the Government Has Noticed
Several major cities have suffered dips in consumption, which the media and the market seem to have overlooked
Jul 15, 2021 16:22 PM

Opinion: To Beat Pandemics, the World Needs Greater Capacity to Produce Vaccines
An annual investment of $15 billion is required for shots and other medical essentials, but considering the economic costs of Covid, it’s money well spent
Jul 13, 2021 20:44 PM

Opinion: Inflation Is a Global Concern, Not So Much for China
There are four major factors to watch in the second half: growth of exports, recovery of consumer spending, policy tightening and upstream price spikes
Jul 13, 2021 18:30 PM

Caixin ESG Biweekly: China Makes a Breakthrough
The implementation of carbon goals will accelerate the integration of environmental, social and corporate governance factors into the country’s development, expert says
Jul 12, 2021 18:30 PM

Editorial: International Tax Reform Can Counter Downsides of Globalization
The breakthrough international agreement that China signed has the potential to alleviate income disparity and curb corporate tax avoidance