Economics and Finance
Hong Kong’s IPO boom: Is this a return to previous highs?
When the world’s largest EV battery maker, CATL, raised just…
China’s tax conundrum: the bifurcation of GDP growth and tax revenues
When the world’s second-largest economy struggles to collect taxes despite…
East meets Middle East: Engagement between China and the Middle East is increasing
Making the 125km journey from Abu Dhabi to Dubai in…
China’s Trade Surplus: Short term help, but long term hindrance?
In a global economy struggling with high interest rates, geopolitical…
Made in China 2025: Looking at a decade of China’s self-sufficiency drive
During a visit to the Ministry of Industry and Information…
Consumer spending: China struggles to return to pre-pandemic spending levels
In the midst of a moribund economy, China’s consumer confidence…
Trump’s Tariffs: The impact of ‘Liberation Day’ on China and the world
On April 2, termed ‘Liberation Day’ by the US administration,…
Rare Earth Resources: China’s domination of a key global market
A December ban on Chinese critical mineral exports to the…
Mining Giants: How China-Australia Mineral Partnerships Scale the Technology Ladder
China’s involvement in Australian mining is huge, and while both…
China’s EU-nique Challenges: How is the business environment for Chinese companies in the EU?
Chinese companies are braving stronger headwinds in Europe as investment…
Pushing limits: How can China deal with excess manufacturing capacity?
China boasts the world’s most complete industrial chain, but low…
The Great EV Trade War: How New Tariffs Will Reshape the Global Auto Industry
In a gleaming showroom in Shenzhen, BYD’s latest electric vehicles…
From Startups to Unicorns:
Unlocking Growth Through Ecosystems
This white paper shows how organizations can thrive by leveraging…
International Businesses in China: Trends, Challenges and Opportunities in 2025
For Elena Xiong, working for a foreign firm in her…
Thinking Ahead: Planning for the future of China’s economy
China’s plans for future growth revolve around future-facing ‘new productive…
A Bridge Too Far: Can China’s LGFVs tackle their debt issues?
China’s LGFVs took on trillions of dollars in debt, and…
Home Truths: China’s real estate market still needs help
As one of the backbones of the Chinese economy, solutions…
Flying High: China’s SOEs are growing in prominence in its economy
China’s SOEs dovetail with the country’s counter-cyclical economic policy strategy…
Taking the Initiative: How the last 10 years has changed the BRI
The Belt and Road Initiative has seen a number of…
Value Proposition: How likely is decoupling between China and the US?
Many companies are now pursuing a ‘China plus one’ strategy…
CKGSB 2024 ESG and Social Innovation Report
The CKGSB 2024 ESG and Social Innovation Report showcases the…
