Not a Fiscal Bazooka, More like a Machine Gun
China’s latest economic stimulus measures are likely to provide only a temporary boost: much more fundamental change is needed to shift the country’s growth higher.
Cleaning Up
Chinese money laundering syndicates are the partners-of-choice for Latin American cartels who flood the U.S. with fentanyl. But despite Sino-American cooperation on the issue, the...
Danny Alexander on Working at China’s Multilateral Bank
The former British politician discusses how the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank has developed and the extent of Chinese influence over its operations.
Why Beijing Is Keeping Its Wallet Closed
The Chinese government has long been reluctant to pursue what seems an obvious fix for the economy: Giving consumers more cash.
Gaining Currency
Can a central bank digital currency work? China was the first major economy to launch one and, despite several setbacks, is starting to see the...
China’s Banker Blues
China’s finance professionals are having to accept their days of high pay may be numbered.
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.