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A Bigger Global Role in China?

Martin Khor Cross-posted from The Star (Malaysia). China seems to be preparing to play a bigger role in global economic affairs, but not at the cost of giving up its developing-country status. After years of being rather low key in … Continue reading

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In China, Change—and Uncertainty—Are in the Air

Sara Hsu, Guest Blogger Concerns over China’s economy are all over the news—stories like “Feeling the Heat from China Slowdown,” “China’s Economic Hard Landing,” and “China’s Slowdown Digs a Hole for US Industrials” are now everywhere. One of the most … Continue reading

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Should China Deregulate Finance?

Kevin Gallagher Rumor has it that China is set to accelerate the de-regulation of its financial system. China is “too big to fail.” Nobody in the world can afford for financial liberalization to fail there. For years, China has restricted … Continue reading

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Super-Power Showdown – US vs. China

These giants boast the world’s largest economies and active militaries with their decisions influencing politics at a global level. Despite a massive trade agreement and many diplomatic meetings, the two nations struggle to maintain the semblance of a civil relationship. … Continue reading

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A War Between China and Japan: What It Could Cost You

Global economists are keeping their eyes glued to the Asia-Pacific region, where a bitter feud is brewing between two of the world’s most powerful nations over a small collectivity of islands in the East China Sea. The Chinese government argues … Continue reading

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