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China Roundup: Lei Jun on the Xiaomi Note, innovation and smart homes

This week, Lei Jun triggered memories of Steve Jobs at the launch of the new Xiaomi Note where he also.

by Major | Jan. 15 2015

China Roundup: Is the Chinese Economy Rebalancing?

Tencent launched China’s first private bank, local governments vowed to crack down on ride-hailing apps, and with China.

by Major | Jan. 8 2015

The CKGSB Business Conditions Index: Tempered Optimism

The CKGSB Business Conditions Index shows that after a challenging year, Chinese entrepreneurs have regained some of their confidence, but.

by CKGSB Knowledge | Dec. 3 2014

China Roundup: Shanghai Composite Index Touches a High and the Tencent-Alibaba Battle

This week, the Shanghai Composite Index reached a 40-month peak; experts speculated on future PBOC rate cuts, following last.

by Major Tian | Nov. 27 2014

Easing monetary policy won’t save China’s industrial economy

A new CKGSB survey shows that with excessive capacity and rising costs, easing monetary policy won't save China's.

by Major Tian | Nov. 20 2014

Busted! China’s Real Estate Bubble and Other China Myths

Carnegie Endowment’s Yukon Huang offers a new perspective and demystifies some popular notions about China, such as fears about.

by Major | Nov. 4 2014

China Roundup: Chinese economy grows by 7.3% (only) and Tesla turns to Tmall

This week, all eyes were on the Chinese economy growth figures, the lowest since 2009; and and Tesla stunned company.

by Major | Oct. 24 2014

Should the West be Afraid of China’s State Capitalism?

The popular notion is that state-owned enterprises are very powerful in China. To what extent is that true? Are.

by Major Tian | Oct. 15 2014

Nicholas Lardy on the Five Misconceptions About China

Do state-owned enterprises still hold sway over the Chinese economy? Economist Nicholas Lardy responds to that question, and lists.

by Major Tian | Oct. 14 2014

China Roundup: The race to become the largest economy in the world and the UK Treasury’s RMB Bonds

This week, there was fresh debate over whether China will overtake the US to become the largest economy in the.

by Major Tian | Oct. 10 2014

China Roundup: No Good News Yet for China’s Economy; and the Spectacular Alibaba IPO Roadshow

This week, new worries about China’s economy came to the fore even as Beijing reemphasized its intent to continue.

by Major Tian | Sep. 12 2014

CKGSB Business Conditions Index: Time for the Chinese Economy to Buckle Up!

For the first time since November 2012, CKGSB’s Business Conditions Index has dropped below 50 showing that China.

by CKGSB Knowledge | Sep. 4 2014

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