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CKGSB Business Conditions Index for October 2018: Plunging Confidence
| Nov. 19 2018
In October, the CKGSB Business Conditions Index (BCI) dropped slightly from the worst reading to date in September, from 41.


Enter the e-bike
| Nov. 14 2018
Sometimes, a major innovation starts at the top of a market and works down—think of Tesla's electric sports.
Stephen Roach: China is moving to a healthier growth model
According to former Morgan Stanley Asia Chairman Stephen Roach, China is transitioning to a more stable economic model with a.


| Apr. 3 2014
Tesla in China: Elon Musk’s Litmus Test
Will the ‘fair price’ strategy help electric car manufacturer Tesla in China? Elon Musk, the maverick founder and CEO of.


| Apr. 2 2014
CKGSB Magazine March 2014: The Digital Takeover – Internet Finance versus Traditional Banks
You are invited to download the March 2014 issue of CKGSB Magazine. You’ll enjoy articles and interviews like: COVER.


| Apr. 1 2014
Internet Finance in China: Will it Disrupt Traditional Banking?
As consumers drift towards easy-to-use internet finance in China, what will happen to traditional banks? Like many businesses.


| Mar. 31 2014
China Roundup: China’s manufacturing activity falls; Alibaba launches crowdfunding platform; and KFC’s makeover
The week that was: China’s manufacturing activity continues on its downward trend; Tencent acquires a 28% stake in South.


| Mar. 28 2014
Regulating internet finance in China
Chen Long, Professor of Finance at CKGSB, believes that the authorities have to tread a fine line while regulating internet.


| Mar. 26 2014
Internet finance in China: Risk-free Returns?
Internet finance in China is taking off and deposits in online funds such as Alibaba’s Yu’e.


| Mar. 24 2014
China Roundup: RMB depreciation; China’s first bond market default; and Xi Jinping heads to Europe
The week that was: The Chinese government chooses not to bail out the beleaguered Chaori; RMB depreciation goes on even.


| Mar. 21 2014
China Roundup: Panasonic’s Pollution Compensation and Alibaba IPO Heads for US Shores
The week that was: Panasonic offers China-based Japanese workers hardship allowance; Alibaba IPO to reportedly happen in New York.
| Mar. 14 2014
Michelin Star Restaurants in China: Earning Your Stars
Will 2014 be the year of Michelin Star restaurants in China? At the turn of the 20th century, brothers Andr.


| Mar. 12 2014
Bioenergy in China: Can China Learn from Germany’s Experience?
Germany’s experiment with bioenergy villages shows that alternative energy sources can spur rural value creation. This has lessons.


| Mar. 10 2014
CHINA ROUNDUP: Chinese GDP growth target at 7.5%; more austerity measures; and war on smog
The week that was: Beijing hosts the annual CPPCC and NPC meetings; Chinese GDP growth target for 2014 announced; austerity.


| Mar. 7 2014