As China shifts to a more domestic-demand driven, services-oriented economy, a transition to slower trend growth is both inevitable and desirable. But the challenges are immense, and no one should take a soft landing for granted.
2014-10-03
The Caucasus is among the world’s most divided and incoherent regions, with its three republics – Armenia, Georgia, and Azerbaijan – having failed to cooperate to achieve their common goals of stability and prosperity. Is it too late for them to change course?
2014-10-03
The demonstrators in Hong Kong, young and old, represent the hope for a peaceful and prosperous life in which citizens can enjoy the freedoms and rule of law that they were promised. That is not only in the interest of Hong Kong; it is in China’s interest, too.
2014-10-03
HK protests start to hurt retailers in traditionally busy week
2014-10-03
China's State Council announced yesterday a series of strict rules on how its local governments can issue and manage debt in order to control financial risks in the sector, according to an official announcement. The latest policy initiatives came after China changed its budget law a month ago allowing local governments to issue bonds directly, […]
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2014-10-03
Beijing-headquartered Chinese private equity firm JD Capital has completed fundraising for its second U.S. dollar-denominated fund, collecting US$200 million from sovereign wealth funds and insurance companies, according to a regulatory filing. Jiuding China Growth Fund II, L.P. was launched in January, and held a first closing of US$150 million in March. The vehicle will focus […]
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2014-10-03
The author is ANZ's senior economist Raymond Yeung Hong Kong's Occupy Central campaign has spread out, covering major shopping areas in Hong Kong including Admiralty, Causeway Bay, Mongkok and Canton Road. The event also unfolds during China's seven-day "Golden Week" national day holidays, the period when local retailers significantly rely on Mainland tourists during the […]
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