ECONOMY WATCH – China Focus

Old Three. New Three. Next Three.

Together, these three stages trace China's industrial ascent, illustrating a national transformation rooted in continuous learning, technological mastery and a...

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...

ECONOMY WATCH Politics Economy Apr 27, 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 Favors Enterprises Over Households” Rhetoric Simply Doesn’t Hold Water

It is clear that China is on track for more balanced, coordinated and sustainable development, and never plans to promote industrial advancement at the expense...

ECONOMY WATCH Science & Technology Politics Apr 3, 2026

Western Commentators Are Misreading China’s Growth Target

A more balanced perspective would recognize that China is pursuing a deliberate and measured path, one that seeks to ensure long-term prosperity while...

ECONOMY WATCH Politics Economy Apr 1, 2026

Behind a 500-Billion-Yuan Trade Breakthrough

Once viewed as China's remote western frontier, Xinjiang is emerging as a dynamic nexus—linking Chinese and international markets and industries while...

ECONOMY WATCH Economy Mar 27, 2026