Inside China
Opinion
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The US is losing patience with China
A senior US official has taken aim at China, saying “more creative approaches may be necessary” to protect the global economy.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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This fairytale village in ruins symbolises state of China’s economy
These days the abandoned ruins stand as a mausoleum to Evergrande’s rapacious ambitions and a symbol of the sickness plaguing the real estate market.
- by Lisa Visentin
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Xi Jinping
China’s desperate bid to fix one of its biggest problems has backfired
Four months ago, China’s leaders announced what seemed like a straightforward and proven plan to recharge the economy, but its citizens are not playing ball.
- by Keith Bradsher
Opinion
Opinion
Xi Jinping will be desperate not to repeat his mistake from a decade ago
A critical moment looms for China with a meeting this month to set out its plans for the future. Xi Jinping will be treading carefully.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Aviation
The West’s incompetence could surrender the skies to China
China is determined to become a major player in air travel, and the West is leaving the door open.
- by Matthew Lynn
Opinion
US Votes 2024
Why the world fears four more years of Trump
Joe Biden’s disastrous debate performance has made the likelihood of a second Trump term far more real and has China and the rest of the world on edge.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
China’s lust for the world’s smelliest fruit is making people rich
It is the size of a rugby ball and can emit an odour so powerful that it is banned from most hotels.
- by Thomas Fuller
Opinion
Opinion
China’s bid to topple the US has hit a wall
The 21st century was meant to be China’s time to dethrone the US as the world’s leading economy. Not so fast.
- by Daniel Moss
Opinion
Trade wars
The US is turning up the heat on China
When Donald Trump was taking aim at all things made in China, he left a back door open. It now appears likely that Joe Biden will slam it shut.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
Opinion
Currencies
The US dollar is making a comeback at China’s expense
The demise of the US dollar has been predicted so often it has been taken as an established truth. It may or may not be true in the long term – but for now, the greenback is back in favour.
- by Stephen Bartholomeusz
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Opinion
The West is completely unprepared for Xi Jinping’s next masterstroke
The US and its allies face a grim choice if China escalates tensions with Taiwan. It could lead to an economic catastrophe.
- by Philip Pilkington