Zhu Rongji’s “Big Move”
How did the late premier convince local governments to surrender fiscal revenues to Beijing? In an extract from his recent book, Authoritarian Markets, Adam Y....
China’s Appeal to Central Asia is Growing at Russia’s Expense
Putin and Xi have similar goals for the region, but its governments are finding China’s offering ever more attractive.
China’s Anti-Corruption Campaign Roils On
A probe into an influential securities regulator has sent shockwaves through the financial community.
China’s Planners Are Preparing for a Major Financial Crash
The country’s latest five-year plan includes measures to build up bailout funds, but it is unclear where the funding will come from.
Where Is China’s Trillion-Dollar Trade Surplus Going?
China’s surplus is being recycled primarily through portfolio investment, cross-border banking flows, and Hong Kong’s capital markets.
Made in China, Banned in China
As China’s cryptocurrency entrepreneurs continue to drive a leverage craze that has wired new systemic risks into the global financial system, the Trump administration is...
Why China Should Boost its Lending To Developing Countries
China's retreat from lending to developing countries has come at precisely the wrong time for the global economy.
Jin Liqun on Running China’s Answer to the World Bank
One of the most senior figures in Chinese finance talks about his decade running the AIIB and refutes talk of Beijing’s influence over the bank.
China Hawks Dig In To Bitcoin Mining
Scrutiny of Chinese involvement in crypto mining in the U.S. is growing despite little evidence it can be directed towards nefarious purposes.
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.
China’s Crypto Conundrum
At Singapore’s TOKEN 2049 conference, the Trump family and stablecoins stole the spotlight while China stayed on the sidelines. Can the Chinese Communist Party afford...
Prince Group’s China and U.S. Connections
U.S. officials say the Cambodia-based Prince Group ran an illicit global financial network. The Wire China follows it to Chongqing, California and Texas.