China Must Avoid a Debt-Deflation Spiral
If the ‘Two Ds’ become entrenched it could be hard for China’s economy to recover.
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Can China Save Its Economic Miracle?
To restore rapid GDP expansion, Chinese policymakers must break the cycle of pessimism and recover lost household and corporate confidence.
Is the Benefit of China’s Zero-COVID Policy Worth the Cost?
The Chinese strategy may be more economically sound than many assume, but it is time for the country to adopt a less severe approach.
The Inflationary Consequences of Deglobalization
Globalization previously made it easier for major central banks to pursue and maintain low inflation.
Will China Hit Its Growth Target?
China’s GDP growth target looks highly challenging in light of the Ukraine war and U.S. monetary tightening.
Misreading China’s WTO Record Hurts Global Trade
The U.S. narrative about China being an off-the-chart violator of its WTO commitments is wrong.
Why Is China’s Growth Rate Falling So Fast?
Reversing the slowdown will require policymakers to reform the ways in which they debate, vet, and implement new regulations and pandemic-control measures.
Sex and the Chinese Economy
A gender imbalance in China has damaged the workplace and trade. Beijing could correct that, and spur population growth.
How Will the Digital Renminbi Change China?
China’s new digital renminbi could shift the competitive balance of power between the country’s technology giants and traditional banks.
Biden Should Ditch Trump’s China Tariffs
He has three strong reasons to do so — and none are for China’s benefit.
Ant Group’s Long March
Ant has been a force for financial inclusion. Regulator concerns must be weighed against the value that fintech innovations offer to society.
America’s Delisting Threat Could Pay Off
The new law could actually lead to more listings by high-quality Chinese private-sector firms. And when that happens, everyone wins.