Finance & Economics

OBSERVER FORUM

Chinese Banker Pushes Financial Innvonation

A Chinese banker and a prominent economist dispelling suspicion against financial innovation and market economy in a time of uncertainties, when calls for more state meddling intensified.

Lin Li, Zuo Maohong | 2009-01-12

ECONOMY

Seeking Certainty in 2009

Though Chinese leaders project a recovery for China's economy in the latter half of 2009, some business leaders remain skeptical.

Sun Jianfang | 2009-01-08

OUTLOOK

Year 2009 Through the Eyes of Chinese Business Lea...

In a special year-end survey, Chinese business leaders shared a surprising dose of optimism for their firms' performance in 2009.

Corporate Desk Reporters | 2009-01-07

STATE REVENUE

State Revenue to Grow at Single Digit

China is expecting its first single digit growth rate in state revenue in over a decade, according to Chinese officials.

Xi Si | 2009-01-06

FINANCIAL CRISIS

Left With No Options

As Chinese web companies are hunkering down for a cold winter, demoralized managers are moving on, giving up their stock options and dreams of early retirement.

Yang Yang | 2008-12-31

CREDIT CRUNCH

Lending Crunch Despite Increased Liquidity

A series of stimulus policies introduced by the Chinese government of late had boosted liquidity for banks, but that failed to translate into more lending.

Liu Zhaoqiong, Cheng Zhiyun | 2008-12-25

BANKING

Hurdles for China Development Bank's Reform

China Development Bank has already set sail on its journey to commercialization, but challenges remain on the horizon.

Ouyang Xiaohong, Hu Rongping | 2008-12-16