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Apr 25, 2023 15:21 PM

Opinion: Japan’s G-7 High Wire Act
Japan will have to push an agenda that can effectively engage with China, keep the U.S. in a productive role in the global economy, and involve emerging market nations
Apr 24, 2023 20:00 PM

Opinion: China’s Economic Data Points Aren’t as Strong as They Seem
The low base set in 2022 reveals that some of the economy’s surging growth this year is just on paper
Apr 24, 2023 17:04 PM

Editorial: Local Debt Discipline Cannot Be Relaxed
The principle that there should be no bailouts from the central government must be upheld
Apr 21, 2023 14:35 PM

Fisher: Not the Time to Bet on Energy Stocks
The sector’s early jump in China is a trap — look to other parts of the market for better opportunities
Apr 20, 2023 21:28 PM

Opinion: What’s Behind China’s Surprising Export Surge in March
After a dip in the second quarter, growth in overseas sales is likely to reaccelerate toward the end of the year, Minsheng Securities’ chief macro analyst says
Apr 20, 2023 19:58 PM

Blog: Reflections on Visiting a South African Slum With Mandela’s Former Security Chief
Ralph ‘Lawrence’ Pietersen, who recently died at 62 years old, accompanied Caixin founder Hu Shuli on her trip to a notorious part of Johannesburg in 2018
Apr 17, 2023 19:49 PM

Editorial: Don’t Blame China’s Jobless Youth Problem on the Surge in New Graduates
The source of the issue lies with the supply of jobs, which needs to be addressed by improving the economy, particularly the private sector
Apr 17, 2023 19:20 PM

Opinion: China’s Latest Financial Overhaul Marks Shift From U.S. Model, but Risks Remain
A financial system lacking commercial independence will likely become a new area of concern
Apr 17, 2023 18:51 PM

China Green Bulletin: EV Battery Boom Goes Bust, Energy Regulator Releases 2023 Guidelines
Coal mine approval accelerated to meet summer energy demand spike, lithium prices plunge
Apr 14, 2023 18:31 PM

Opinion: How Businesses Should View China in a Post-Covid World
Despite the supply chain strife of the pandemic and ongoing geopolitical tensions, industry giants are doubling down on the Asian nation as it plays an increasingly larger role in the global order
Apr 14, 2023 17:02 PM

Opinion: A Global Transformation That Works for Everyone
The weaknesses exposed in global supply chains by the war in Ukraine and the pandemic should be treated as an opportunity to reimagine globalization
Apr 13, 2023 18:10 PM

Opinion: Sustainable Framework Needed for China’s Property Market
The country’s real estate industry has been a crucial driver of economic growth in the past two decades. Here’re some proposals to ensure its stability
Apr 10, 2023 17:25 PM

Editorial: How to Reverse the Decline in Foreign Investment in China
Holding to the principles of reform could help break a deadlock in a landmark EU investment pact that is vital to reversing the recent decline in FDI
Apr 10, 2023 17:20 PM

Opinion: A Large Voucher Rollout Is Feasible Solution to Spur China’s Consumption
Issuing 300 billion yuan of vouchers can increase domestic consumption by as much as 1 trillion yuan
Apr 08, 2023 19:36 PM

Opinion: Macron and VDL’s Visits to China – Will the Rejection of Decoupling Lead to Restoration of Relations?
China is willing to work with all parties, including Europe, to promote dialogue and resolve conflicts through political means
Apr 06, 2023 19:38 PM

Opinion: Connecting to the GRID of Forces Driving China’s Economy
Opportunities abound for private Chinese and foreign companies to capitalize on the country’s new growth strategy, despite widely perceived challenges
Apr 05, 2023 04:41 AM

Blog: Zhang Jike Case Highlights Cracks in China’s Privacy Law
Privacy protection, loan contract validity and private lending rates are three key legal questions that need answering after a table tennis superstar got caught up in an extortion scandal
Apr 03, 2023 20:40 PM

Fisher: The Market Torpedoes That Could Sink Chinese Shares
Geopolitics, cryptocurrency and a slowdown in bank lending are less talked-out risks that could put a dent in the domestic stock market
Apr 03, 2023 20:28 PM

Hong Hao: Caixin China Manufacturing PMI Doesn’t Actually Disappoint
It doesn’t make much sense to compare the gauge to China’s official indexes as it is more focused on the export sector and small and midsize enterprises
Apr 03, 2023 20:00 PM

Editorial: To Ease Anxiety in the Private Sector, Follow the Rule of Law
A government document sparking controversy over whether businesses and executives are getting special treatment highlights a perception of arbitrariness in the judicial system that needs to be set right