China’s Covid mess threatens the global economy
Mass lockdowns in the world’s second-largest economy could have a profound impact across the world
Mass lockdowns in the world’s second-largest economy could have a profound impact across the world
Phased lockdown in Shanghai illustrates the threat of the highly-infectious Omicron wave
Dodgy data appears to have infected the DNA of the nation and wrecked credibility in Beijing’s system
Bubbling beneath the surface is a river of debt that is threatening key sectors and local governments
Real estate risks threaten to create a nightmare scenario for Xi and the Party elite
‘There are insufficient figures reflecting negative changes’ in the economy, Lou Jiwei tells a business forum
The media hype surrounding President Xi’s ‘common prosperity’ policy is not about redistribution of wealth at all
Property sector risks are just the tip of the iceberg as Beijing grapples with a financial crisis
Official numbers put the brake on recovery as raw material prices, environmental curbs and power shortages bite
There are broader issues at play as Beijing revamps policy amid seismic regulatory changes and domestic upheaval