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Sep 04, 2023 18:59 PM

Editorial: To Revitalize the Stock Market, Deepening Registration System Reform Is Crucial
Short-term juicing will only help so much as restoring investor confidence requires making progress on the tougher capital market reforms
Sep 02, 2023 03:31 AM

Opinion: China’s Economic Stability on the Horizon
A deep dive into key measures of business sentiment finds significant evidence the economy is poised to turn a corner
Sep 01, 2023 20:20 PM

Opinion: China’s Property Market to See Short-Term Boom
As the country’s four biggest cities have allowed more people to enjoy lower mortgage rates and down payments, housing markets in first- and second-tier cities will get a boost in September and October
Aug 29, 2023 17:56 PM

Opinion: How British Businesses View China’s Latest 24-Point Guidelines to Attract Foreign Investment
China-Britain Business Council sees the effort as clearly demonstrating policymaker’s determination to restore confidence from foreign investors, but consistent and timely implementation will be key
Aug 28, 2023 18:49 PM

Editorial: Anticipating a Renewed Push for ‘Citizens Suing Officials’
China’s legislature axed its review of a draft amendment for the Administrative Litigation Law, in a sign the issue needs further consideration
Aug 24, 2023 15:37 PM

Fisher: Chinese Investors Needn’t Fret Over the AI ‘Race’
The stakes aren’t nearly as high as commentators claim because most overrate the technology’s benefits and potential downsides
Aug 23, 2023 18:31 PM

Hong Hao: China’s Housing Demand Is Probably Delayed, Not Disappearing
State-owned developers’ strong sales hint at continuing housing demand that is not affected by general market conditions or prevalent pessimism
Aug 22, 2023 14:28 PM

Wang Tao: UBS Downgrades China 2023 GDP Forecast
Growth has been lowered from 5.2% to 4.8%, given the deepening property downturn, softening external demand, and weaker-than-expected policy support
Aug 21, 2023 14:55 PM

Editorial: The Benefits of Stabilizing Foreign Investment in China
Driving high-quality development and building an innovative nation cannot proceed without the involvement of capital from abroad
Aug 18, 2023 19:42 PM

Weekend Long Read: A Road Trip to Nelson Mandela’s Hometown
A 2018 winter visit to Mandela’s birthplace and burial site in South Africa would leave a lasting impression on Hu Shuli, founder and publisher of Caixin Media, about the man and the country he led
Aug 17, 2023 19:57 PM

Opinion: To Restore Confidence in China’s Economy, Help Consumers Spend
Tax cuts and consumption vouchers will free up more income for households and demonstrate the government’s commitment to boosting the wealth of its people
Aug 14, 2023 15:46 PM

Editorial: Rooting Out Graft in China’s Health Care Business
Addressing corruption in the medical and pharmaceutical industries requires a focus on both symptoms and root causes, emphasizing the role of the market and self-regulation
Aug 10, 2023 03:12 AM

Opinion: The Major Shifts Affecting China’s Overseas Trade
Russia became one of the few drivers of Chinese export growth in July, while many others turned into drags
Aug 08, 2023 20:45 PM

Opinion: Exports Will Remain a Big Drag on China’s Growth
July’s worsening contraction in exports points to weaker production, while rapidly deteriorating imports reflect weaker domestic demand
Aug 07, 2023 18:12 PM

Editorial: North China’s Deluge Calls for a ‘Disaster Awakening’
Authorities need to enhance scientific prevention and treatment capabilities, strengthen overall coordination and social mobilization, and optimizing management systems
Aug 02, 2023 20:17 PM

Opinion: Politburo Meeting Buoys Chinese Stocks, but Will It Last?
The market has bounced off recent lows, but a definitive upward trend has yet to take shape
Jul 31, 2023 17:07 PM

Editorial: How to Best Understand an Economic Recovery’s Ups and Downs
Private sector economics forms the backbone of the ongoing recovery. How well these companies do serves as the ultimate yardstick in measuring policy effectiveness
Jul 28, 2023 17:01 PM

Wang Tao: China’s Fiscal Challenge and Local Government Debt Risk
UBS estimates that China’s total government debt was 92% of GDP at the end of 2022, including a sizable contingent and implicit debt from LGFVs
Jul 25, 2023 20:56 PM

Opinion: China’s Politburo Meeting Signals What’s in Store for Economic Policy
Six key takeaways include likely relaxation of property restrictions, plans to tackle local government hidden debt, and measures to stabilize employment
Jul 25, 2023 19:55 PM

Opinion: China’s Budget-Strained Local Governments Need to Be Cut Some Slack
Three years of Covid and slowing economic growth have depleted their resources and they need help to rebuild their finances, writes CASS researcher Wang Dehua