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Aug 08, 2025 10:49 AM

Commentary: China’s Exports Find New Drivers
Shipments to the U.S. slow as front-loading fades, but demand from emerging markets in Africa and Latin America accelerates ahead of new Trump tariffs
Aug 07, 2025 10:51 AM

Commentary: Investors Should Proceed With Caution Amid Extended Trade Talks
Second-quarter GDP growth beat expectations, but the extension of a tariff truce means uncertainty lingers while Beijing and Washington continue negotiations
Aug 06, 2025 14:10 PM

Commentary: Forging a New Path for Eurasia Through Afghanistan
Projects like the Trans-Afghan Railway are essential for connecting Central and South Asia, unlocking the mineral-rich country’s economic potential and creating a brighter future for the region, Kyrgyzstan’s former prime minster writes
Aug 05, 2025 19:29 PM

Analysis: How China’s Property Slump Has Impacted the Economy
Real estate’s contribution to GDP has fallen significantly, but it remains a crucial part of the economy
Aug 04, 2025 13:15 PM

Opinion: Hainan Can Be China’s New Benchmark for Global Openness
By moving beyond tariffs to align its rules and regulations with international standards, the island’s free-trade port is set to become a test bed for the country’s next economic chapter
Aug 01, 2025 19:20 PM

Commentary: Solar Industry Faces Rocky Road to Capacity Consolidation
While industry players agree on the urgent need to slash capacity and inventories, details remain undecided
Jul 31, 2025 15:56 PM

Commentary: China Needs to Pay Parents, and Pay a Lot
To reverse its demographic spiral, the country needs a far more aggressive strategy that should include substantial monthly cash payments, tax relief and housing subsidies
Jul 31, 2025 05:41 AM

Analysis: Nine Takeaways as Politburo Charts a Cautious and Flexible Economic Course
Politburo aware of emerging risks despite economy’s steady performance
Jul 30, 2025 18:42 PM

Commentary: China’s Humanoid Hype Faces a Reality Check
Companies must prove their robots can perform in the real world, but hardware and data challenges stand in the way of mass production
Jul 28, 2025 17:54 PM

Opinion: China’s Digital Platforms Needs Healthy Competition, Not Ruinous Price Wars
While the race to the bottom needs to end, we must also be careful to nurture competition within the limits of the law
Jul 26, 2025 05:20 AM

Commentary: China’s Carmakers Need a New Global Playbook for a Fractured World
China can lead the global shift to electric vehicles by expanding in major markets and localizing production
Jul 25, 2025 20:31 PM

Commentary: Does China Actually Need Yuan Stablecoins?
The only truly valuable application lies in improving the efficiency of cross-border transactions, which aligns with the real needs of the economy
Jul 23, 2025 03:58 AM

Commentary: Why Did China’s $167 Billion Mega-Dam Project Make Such a Splash With Investors?
Initiative will have a modest impact on GDP — but market welcomed some good news
Jul 21, 2025 17:24 PM

Opinion: China’s Drive to Slash Red Tape
State Council’s new initiative will be measured by its ability to improve the experience of companies and citizens navigating the state apparatus
Jul 19, 2025 03:18 AM

Commentary: Behind the Headlines of China’s Consumption Conundrum
China needs to spend more to grow — but first it must decide what its consumption status really is
Jul 18, 2025 19:50 PM

Commentary: Wahaha Saga Exposes Cracks in China’s Mixed-Ownership Model
As the battle for control of the beverage giant ensues, its largest shareholder, a state-owned entity, remains as quiet as ever. This silence is revealing underlying contradictions in the firm’s ownership structure
Jul 18, 2025 18:25 PM

Analysis: Preparing for an Era of Global Disorder After the Trump Tariffs
In the wake of a trade war that imperils the global financial order, self-reliance and new sources of stability are the strategy for survival
Jul 18, 2025 15:33 PM

Commentary: Wahaha Billionaire’s Legacy of Broken Contracts
A tycoon’s private life and financial arrangements are typically matters of personal choice. In Zong Qinghou’s case, they have thrown a beverage giant’s ownership, structure, and profit distribution into sharp relief
Jul 16, 2025 19:14 PM

Analysis: The Hidden Risks in China’s Auto Surge
A puzzling divergence between car sales value and volume points to the intense competition that continues to dog the industry
Jul 16, 2025 17:27 PM

Commentary: Beyond the ‘Resource Trap’ ― Central Asia Bets on Value-Added Mining
As Central Asia is becoming an important arena in the global competition for critical minerals, the region is demanding investment that could help build a sustainable local economy and avoid the resource curse, according to Kyrgyzstan’s former prime minster