This year’s Central Economic Work Conference struck a notably more relaxed tone on growth.
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My outlook on China’s economy and stock market next year is more cautious than many people’s.
President Xi’s inspection trips in the past 18 months included fewer meetings with individual companies.
In this chartbook, we walk you through the latest developments in the Chinese economy and offer our outlook.
The 15th FYP will largely cover what are existing policy focuses; manufacturing and technological self-reliance are top priorities.
Top leaders’ calls to end China’s price wars have prompted government and industry discussions on new rules.
The July Politburo meeting readout did not prioritize supply-side policies as much as some had hoped, and it implied there will be less demand-side support.
China’s leaders have signaled dissatisfaction with extreme competition in some sectors, and the market expects some measures to be taken.
China’s relationship with Iran is focused on crude oil above all; claims of close ties are mostly exaggerated.
The Party’s anti-corruption campaign continues to accelerate, with several high-profile investigations recently launched.