BYD’s Shaky Stand at the Top
The Chinese automaker is investing in global growth after a tough year at home.
Two Superpowers, One Moment of Reckoning
A clearer look at China’s strengths and limits shows a country in transition. The United States, meanwhile, is talking itself into pessimism at a time...
China’s Labor Market Braces for an AI Shock
Experts warn both that millions of workers could lose their positions as AI takes over, and that there aren’t enough people to fill AI-related jobs.
Japan Inc’s China Angst
Japanese automakers’ long-dominant position in Southeast Asia is under threat from a new generation of Chinese rivals who made a bolder technology bet. Can they...
Beijing’s Serene View of the Chinese Economy Ignores The Major Issues
The government’s outlook is self-contradictory and at odds with that of the IMF, setting up a tricky 2026 for China.
The U.S. Must Put Pressure on China to Let the Yuan Strengthen
Europe has borne the brunt of China’s ever-widening trade surplus. The U.S. should join in efforts to respond.
Foreign Food Brands Seek a Local Flavor in China
From Starbucks to Burger King, multinationals are tapping domestic partners to survive in China’s cutthroat market.
The Future of China’s “Electro-State”
China's advances in key modern industries won't solve its economy's problems and present new challenges for other nations.
How Japan’s Rift with China Threatens Its Economy
China is deploying its economic arsenal to punish Japan for its prime minister’s comments on Taiwan.
Ning Leng on the Political Costs of Doing Business in China
The scholar explains how Chinese government officials tap companies to provide political services.
The China Lever
The U.S. and its allies need to adapt better to China’s growing influence over the institutions that govern the global economic order.
China’s Top Airlines Face Profit Crunch
Five years post-pandemic, the largest airlines in China are still struggling.