Economy – China Focus

Moving Beyond the Government-Market Dichotomy

As a core institutional pillar in China's governance framework, the essence of the system of five-year plans lies in balancing 'national strategy' with the...

A Strong Opening: Resilience, Innovation, and Shared Opportunities

Chinese economy is steadily overcoming recent challenges and now leveraging its policy stability, industrial capacity, and innovation drive to usher in a new...

China & The World Economy Apr 27, 2026

Striving, Not Sinking: The Hidden Vitality of China’s Youth in Transition

Chinese youth today do face significant challenges and competition, but these are the natural friction of rapid development, not a terminal crisis. The truth...

Culture Economy Environment Apr 24, 2026

Will China Withstand the Middle East Oil Shock?

The world oil supply and price shock also provide a historic opportunity for China's growth powered by new quality productive forces.

China & The World Politics Economy Apr 16, 2026

The Heavy Price of Panama’s Seizure of Key Ports

Sustainable development depends on openness, cooperation and respect for mutually agreed rules.

China & The World Politics Economy Apr 14, 2026

From Unipolar Economic Warfare to Strategic Retaliation

Power is now more spread out, yet is also more fiercely contested.

Politics Economy Apr 14, 2026

Commerce Without Constraints

China’s zero-tariff policy will create new development opportunities for African economies, while boosting bilateral trade.

China & The World Politics Economy Apr 10, 2026

Deciphering China’s Growth Target

Structural strength, innovation momentum and policy capacity underpin the stability of the world’s second-largest economy.

ECONOMY WATCH Politics Economy Apr 10, 2026

Zero Carbon Pioneers

China is advancing a national strategy to develop net-zero carbon factories, driving the greening of key industries.

ECONOMY WATCH Politics Economy Environment Apr 9, 2026

Chasing ‘China Speed’: How Global Automakers Are Learning to Innovate in China

China has become one of the most dynamic automotive markets globally, leading innovation in electrification and intelligent mobility.

ECONOMY WATCH China & The World Science & Technology Economy Apr 8, 2026

China’s Tariff-Free Policy Opens New Growth Path for Africa

As global trade fractures and protectionism rises, China's extension of zero tariffs to 53 African nations offers the continent a crucial opening to grow...

China & The World Politics Economy Apr 8, 2026

China’s Zero-Tariff Policy Offers Africa A Rare Shot at Economic Transformation

In an era increasingly defined by closed doors and economic nationalism, China has opened one — wide enough for Africa to walk through and reshape its...

China & The World Politics Economy Apr 3, 2026