What the China Pessimists Are Getting Wrong
While China is probably in a much better position than bearish observers claim, the economy would benefit if Chinese households saved less and consumed more.
Xi Tries To Get the Banks On Side
Beijing wants the Chinese financial sector to do more to support its economic goals, but progress has been hard to come by.
China’s Fintech Footprint in Africa
With money for building African infrastructure drying up in China, the future looks brighter for fintech investments.
Ant Group Renews International Push
A decade on, China’s mobile payment giant ventures out again, targeting merchants and tourists across Asia.
Emily Kilcrease on Gaming China’s Sanctions Response
The researcher talks about why it would be much trickier to place sanctions on China in any future conflict than on Russia and where the...
The Financial Fallout from China’s Property Market
Unless Beijing takes some bold steps the real estate slump will continue to hinder the economy.
Alicia García-Herrero on China’s Shifting Ties in Latin America
The economist discusses the different approaches the region's countries take to Beijing, the impact of Javier Milei's rise to lead Argentina and the pluses and...
Arthur Kroeber on Piecing Together China’s Economic Jigsaw
The Chinese economy expert discusses high debt levels, and the costs of Xi Jinping's focus on national security.
Foreign Law Firms Feel the Chill in China
A dealmaking slowdown is making it harder for international firms to justify their presence in a once vital market.
Heads Roll as China’s Financial Clampdown Continues
The widening of Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive is shaking industry and investor confidence.
Debt Woes Spoil The Country Garden
The real estate giant, once thought to be among China’s strongest, has succumbed to the malaise plaguing the sector.
Aging Opportunity
Beijing and Western financial giants have a mutual interest: Fixing China's pensions system. But can they figure out how to do it?