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Jun 16, 2020 14:01 PM

Eichengreen: Pandemic, Threadbare Social Safety Net Helped Create Conditions for U.S. Turmoil
By Barry Eichengreen
Police killing African-Americans is not a recent phenomenon. The reaction has been different this time due to Covid-19
Jun 15, 2020 16:29 PM

Editorial: Solid Systematic Foundation Key to Creating Hainan’s Free Trade Port
Policymakers shouldn’t be hasty in creating the systems that will underpin this major economic reform
Jun 12, 2020 16:35 PM

Georgieva: Covid-19 Threatens Poverty Alleviation Efforts
By Kristalina Georgieva
Policymakers must do everything in their power to promote a more inclusive recovery
Jun 11, 2020 20:43 PM

Container Shipping Passes First Pandemic Test
By Mark Szakonyi
How well the world’s freight liners adjust capacity to demand will make all the difference
Jun 10, 2020 20:47 PM

PIIE: Tracking the China-U.S. Trade Deal
By Chad Bown
As of April, China was running behind on meeting its commitments under the phase one agreement
Jun 09, 2020 16:45 PM

O’Neill: More Sustainable Economies Weather the Covid-19 Crisis Better Than Others
By Jim O'Neill
Technological adoption has proven to be a critical determinant in rolling out fast and effective Covid-19 testing, tracking, and contact tracing protocols
Jun 08, 2020 20:00 PM

Editorial: China Can and Should Join Asia-Pacific’s Largest Free-Trade Pact
Now that the country’s leadership has expressed its openness to the CPTPP, the country ought to begin the negotiation process at the earliest possible opportunity
Jun 05, 2020 18:33 PM

Opinion: ‘Two Sessions’ Didn’t Mark a U-turn in China’s Green Economy Push
By Mark Greeven, Rilito Povea and Christoph Nedopil
China would be wise to team up with Germany in global “green leadership”
Jun 04, 2020 15:30 PM

Opinion: Macao Can’t Replace Hong Kong as an International Financial Hub
By Tianlei Huang
The region is simply not ready to take over as China’s new gateway to the world any time soon
Jun 03, 2020 16:23 PM

Schwab: Time for a Great Reset of Capitalism
By Klaus Schwab
Three main components of the ‘great reset’ agenda: equitable growth, sustainable investments, and innovation in the Fourth Industrial Revolution
Jun 02, 2020 20:03 PM

Opinion: A Covid-19 Response for the World’s Poor
By Erik Berglof, Gordon Brown, and Helen Clark
Governments should consider setting a global growth target and national inflation targets
Jun 02, 2020 18:21 PM

G-20 Must Meet Again to Coordinate a Global Response to Covid-19, Open Letter Says
By Gordon Brown, Erik Berglof et al.
More than 250 former world leaders and top academics call on G-20 to formulate a coordinated response to Covid-19
Jun 01, 2020 20:43 PM

Editorial: Pandemic Response Shows Need for Better Data Protection Laws
At present, China is doing a far better job of curbing the virus than of safeguarding its people’s personal information
May 31, 2020 20:24 PM

Opinion: How Hardening U.S. Policy on Hong Kong Will Impact Markets
By Zhong Zhengsheng
President Trump’s announcement about the city’s preferential treatment is likely to cause short-term fluctuations and exert long-term pressure on expectations, risk appetite
May 29, 2020 17:38 PM

Wealthy Countries Have Much to Learn From Successful Covid-19 Control in Developing Nations
By Leany Lemos, Ngaire Woods
One Brazilian state has managed to live with the virus despite limited capacity by transparently employing key indicators, expert consultations, and enforceable processes
May 28, 2020 18:49 PM

O’Neill: The Future of the Dollar and Yuan
By Jim O’Neill
Could the Chinese currency supplant the greenback in the wake of Covid-19?
May 27, 2020 18:07 PM

Opinion: Covid-19 Makes Financial Vulnerabilities Worse
By Tobias Adrian and Fabio Natalucci
Policymakers should consider expanding their macroprudential toolkit and increasing oversight of nonbank financial institutions
May 26, 2020 17:17 PM

Wang Tao: China’s Debt Likely to Jump in 2020, but Risks Remain Manageable
By Wang Tao
While many may worry about the long-term implications of such a rapid debt increase, risks remain manageable
May 25, 2020 20:16 PM

Wang Shuo: Printing Money Is Not the Solution You Think It Is
By Wang Shuo
The more power central banks have, the harder it is for them to remain independent
May 25, 2020 16:55 PM

Editorial: For a Pandemic-Battered Economy, Reform Is the Answer
This year’s government work report recognizes that China’s market systems are not yet comprehensive enough and efforts to foster markets remain inadequate