Shifting Sands: Unpacking the Divergence in China’s Real Estate Market
Xiaowen Zhang, Jack Burnham and Ye Xue comment on state-owned enterprises and China’s troubled real estate sector.
3001, 2024
Tag Archives: Economics
0112, 2023
The Industrial Policy Effects of China’s Free Trade Zones
Janu Du writes that the concentration of industries in FTZs can result in a reallocation of productivity, potentially leading to the “hollowing out” effect in existing industries, which can have a beggar-thy-neighbour effect on regional growth.
2302, 2022
Some of China’s best laid plans are going awry
Hong Kong has recently seen a surge in Omicron cases. If it spreads to mainland China, it could torpedo zero-COVID, causing significant economic disruption, and political embarrassment, writes George Magnus.
2408, 2021
Going after the private sector: Xi on a mission
George Magnus reflects on whether the crackdown on private firms and entrepreneurs is a compulsive political campaign leading China down an economic path it would not otherwise choose.
1105, 2021
Divergent Social Norms and Capital-Labour Relations in China and Japan
China’s better compatibility with neoliberalism has contributed to its rapid economic growth, while Japan’s conflict with neoliberalism has resulted in its economic decline, argues Dr Fumihito Gotoh.
0503, 2021
Economics, National Security, and Competition With China
George Magnus comments on competition and rivalry between China and the Untied States.
2701, 2021
Life – and the economy – as 50 Years of “Black Hair” and 50 Years of “Silver Hair”
Dr Lauren A. Johnston comments about population ageing and the Chinese economy.
0112, 2020
China’s Second Centennial Goal
Dr Lauren A. Johnston write’s about China’s economy, with respect to demographics and China’s economic relations especially.
1409, 2020
Xi’s Dual Circulation Strategy: Can it succeed?
What is Xi’s ‘dual circulation strategy’? China watchers are endeavouring to understand more clearly what this is at an important time, says George Magnus.
2508, 2020
COVID-19 pushes forward Jack Ma’s plans for a World Trade Revolution
Dr Lauren A. Johnston writes about Jack Ma’s vision for “globalisation 4.0”.