In light of decoupling pressures and tech restrictions, China may allocate more resources to fundamental research and technology bottlenecks

The country’s economic master plan for 2021 to 2025 will likely continue to focus on environmental protection and controlling risks in the financial and property sectors, writes UBS’s chief China economist

After fast work resumption, key drivers have been protective equipment and medical supplies to fight Covid-19

Increased pressure to decouple will likely accelerate ongoing supply chain shifts, even as China continues to open its markets

Number of people with an average annual disposable income of $5,000 or more is expected to increase from 130 million in 2009 to 900 million in 2030

While many may worry about the long-term implications of such a rapid debt increase, risks remain manageable

Additional fiscal spending, special bonds, monetary easing and more infrastructure are probably on the way, but all in moderation

There is now greater risk that the trade war will escalate, and it is likely China will implement more policies to juice its economy

Domestic support for accelerated economic reform means it is likely to continue, boosting domestic confidence and efficiency

The package will be similar in size to the one in 2015-16, but policymakers will have less room to maneuver

Intellectual property protection commitment, fentanyl ban enforcement and progress monitoring all likely, argues UBS chief China economist

Additional cuts could be on the way, alongside a higher budget deficit, UBS chief China economist predicts

UBS chief China economist lays out her predictions for China's economy in the year ahead

Although the two sides remain far apart on a host of issues, China likely to speed up reforms

Ongoing trade war will hammer country's GDP, which will stabilize at 6% in 2020

More infrastructure spending, additional RRR cuts, and stronger easing signals could help arrest the downward spiral

Measures aimed at boosting exports, expanding market access and loosening domestic regulations are on the table

Trade war unlikely to be resolved soon if compromises are one-sided

Investors will be looking for answers on growth target, interest rates, deleveraging

Highlights suggest de-emphasis on specific growth targets, deepening supply-side reforms