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Jun 15, 2026 13:59 PM

Opinion: Overhaul of University Majors Must Balance Present Realities With Long-Term Goals
The restructuring of degree programs is essential to drive economic development, elevate higher education’s role in nation-building, and ensure the talent pipeline aligns with the needs of the market
Jun 12, 2026 15:52 PM

Commentary: China’s Economy Has Plenty of Cash, but It’s Trapped in a Financial Loop
The first four months of 2026 saw record capital inflows into China’s real economy, yet sluggish consumption and a property slump have left these funds churning aimlessly within the financial system
Jun 11, 2026 16:11 PM

Commentary: The Geopolitics of Capital and China’s Outbound Investment Overhaul
Paralleling recent moves by the U.S., EU, and Japan, Beijing’s Order No. 837 is not mere imitation. It is a systemic necessity to govern cross-border capital in an era of global fragmentation
Jun 11, 2026 11:28 AM

Commentary: The Hidden Forces Driving China’s Inflation Surge
May’s unexpected 3.9% spike in producer prices isn't a sign of broad macroeconomic overheating. Instead, a brutal supply clearing and the global artificial intelligence boom are quietly reshaping the cost of tomorrow
Jun 10, 2026 11:06 AM

Commentary: How the AI Boom Is Propping Up China’s Export Engine
While traditional labor-intensive exports lag, soaring global demand for AI infrastructure is driving nearly half of Beijing’s new export growth
Jun 09, 2026 15:09 PM

Commentary: China’s Local Investment Slump Signals a Structural Fiscal Reckoning
Debt resolution, weak land revenues and falling infrastructure funds show that local governments are no longer driving expansion — they are struggling to hold the line
Jun 08, 2026 14:18 PM

Opinion: Preparing for the Inevitable Shock of AI
Proactive adaptation and robust safety nets are essential to ensure the artificial intelligence revolution benefits all workers
Jun 04, 2026 20:01 PM

Commentary: When Parental Control Crosses the Line Into Illegal Detention
Local authorities look the other way as parents use unregulated boot camps to imprison their adult children under the guise of behavioral correction
Jun 04, 2026 16:46 PM

Commentary: Beijing’s New Playbook for Outbound Capital
New regulations taking effect this July transform how China manages its $3 trillion in overseas assets, prioritizing national security, data protection, and strategic growth over unchecked capital flight
Jun 03, 2026 12:14 PM

Commentary: Why Silicon Valley Is Suddenly Hiring Philosophy Majors
Artificial intelligence is commoditizing technical skills. To truly harness its power, humans must master the art of asking the right questions
Jun 02, 2026 16:51 PM

Commentary: Energy Shocks Are Rewriting China’s Export Playbook
Elevated oil prices are curbing global industrial demand for Chinese midstream goods, while finished consumer products benefit from export substitution, inventory rebuilding and resilient overseas demand
Jun 02, 2026 16:00 PM

Commentary: Chinese Firms Are Flocking to Latin America, but Red Tape Awaits
As bilateral trade hits record highs, Chinese companies expanding into Mexico, Brazil, and beyond are discovering that setting up shop is the easy part — surviving local bureaucracy is the real test
Jun 01, 2026 18:01 PM

Commentary: What Britain’s Looming Labour Shake-Up Means for Beijing
A collapsing Keir Starmer premiership means London’s fragile economic ties with Beijing will face new geopolitical pressures from Europe and the Indo-Pacific
Jun 01, 2026 16:36 PM

Commentary: China Must Look Beyond AI to Fix Its Deep Macroeconomic Flaws
Beijing cannot rely on technological innovation alone to cure its deep-rooted imbalances. True recovery demands aggressive real estate debt restructuring and a robust social safety net
Jun 01, 2026 16:04 PM

Opinion: China’s Cities Need Classrooms for Every Migrant Child
Education access is no mere welfare policy. It is an investment in urban vitality and social fairness
May 28, 2026 16:44 PM

Commentary: When the WTO Fails, Global Trade Turns to a Little-Known U.S. Court
With the World Trade Organization’s dispute mechanism paralyzed, multinational companies are relying on the American judicial system to rein in executive overreach on tariffs
May 28, 2026 15:59 PM

Commentary: To Fix Its Economy, China Needs to Pay Its Workers More
The Chinese mainland is producing high-quality goods at breakneck speed, but without structural changes to wage distribution, domestic demand will continue to drag down growth
May 27, 2026 16:36 PM

Commentary: What China Can Learn From the American County
China and the U.S. take vastly different approaches to county-level governance. By studying America's decentralized model, China could reshape its administration and breathe new life into its struggling rural regions
May 26, 2026 17:36 PM

Commentary: China and Serbia’s High-Tech Pivot — From Bridges to Bots
Serbian President Aleksandar Vucic’s visit to Beijing highlights a strategic shift from traditional infrastructure to humanoid robots and new-energy vehicles, offering Chinese firms a vital stepping stone into the European market
May 25, 2026 13:29 PM

Opinion: Enshrining Rural Income Growth Into Chinese Law
Protecting farmers’ pockets is now a statutory imperative in China. The revised Agriculture Law seeks to stabilize land contracts and boost domestic demand amid shifting economic headwinds