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China Focus
Xi tests 'common prosperity' policies in Alibaba's home province
Xi’s mounting campaign to spread the wealth has sent shock waves through the economy.
September 01, 2021
Global review
Does China want a black, white or healthy cat?
President Xi and his administration want healthy cats, not just any cat, to catch the mice.
August 05, 2021
China Focus
What could we be missing about China?
The machinations in advance of the Chinese Communist Party’s next congress in 2022 are a possible source of downward surprises.
July 23, 2021
China Focus
China's outlook: Upside in the near term, but what of the long term?
China is predicted to grow in the near term, but its long term looks uncertain.
April 30, 2021
Tech
Xi's push against Jack Ma sparks new threat for China tech
Jack Ma has become a case study for Chinese tech companies' biggest sceptics.
January 08, 2021
Investing ideas
Asian equities outlook: Looking beyond the uncertainty
The four big themes with risks and opportunities: China and self-reliance, going green, coronavirus and government support
November 25, 2020
IPO
Derailing of Jack Ma’s Ant IPO shows Xi Jinping's in charge
The episode is likely to reinforce the notion that the party calls all the shots when it comes to major business decisions.
November 05, 2020
China Focus
China moves boldly into the post-Covid era
China’s impending changes in economic strategy will have substantial effects on the global economy and geopolitical developments.
October 02, 2020
US-China trade war
The four paths of US-China relations
The future of US-China relationship hinges on who will lead each country and there are four possible scenarios ahead.
September 11, 2020