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You Can Doubt the Quality of the Recovery, but you Can't Doubt the Recovery

Recently, there have been as many opinion pieces spruiking the likelihood of an economic recovery, as those raising doubts about the prospect of a recovery.

6月22日 19:40

Anticipating China's Growth Enterprise Board

China's Nasdaq-like GEB is about to come into existence, and all the market players and government departments have plenty of ideas and expectations of how it will look.

6月15日 19:37

Is Private Capital just an Emergency Service?

We seem to have entered into a strange cycle. In the good years, few people care about private capital, while in the bad times, everyone pins their hopes on private capital.

6月10日 14:52

High Hopes for Administrative Reforms in Shenzhen

Three decades after leading the way as China's first Special Economic Zone, Shenzhen is once again at the forefront of another comprehensive reform program.

6月3日 11:20

Let Banks Practise Real Business Decision

The enthusiasm of Chinese banks in giving out loans is driven by both commercial and political considerations.

5月26日 21:13

A "Social Vaccine" against Influenza

By drawing on the resources of the community and approaching the epidemic in a calm fashion, China can develop a "social vaccine" against influenza.

5月19日 11:40

Stepping Out: RMB Goes Global

The RMB's internationalization won't happen overnight. What will be the nature of the currency's future role? And how will it will be able ascend to this prized position?

5月11日 16:33

Slipping Past the Anti-monopoly Law

A massive telecom merger last Fall has inexplicably slipped past anti-trust review, setting a dangerous precedent for state-owned firms as they speed-up restructuring efforts.

5月4日 19:39

A Shift is Needed, But Not Overnight

China needs to transition from being an export-driven economy to a consumption-driven one, but it cannot happen overnight. Getting through the crisis means finding a middle road.

4月13日 18:26

China: No Longer Just a Quiet Listener

When Chinese leaders attend the G20 this week, don't expect them to sit quietly. New responsibilities in the world economy mean China will also demand a greater voice and a right to pursue its own agenda.

3月30日 17:17

What Are We Afraid of?

Though based on sound legal ground, the blocked Coca-Cola purchase of Huiyuan is worth extra scrutiny. Why is it in the public interest and under the spotlight?

3月23日 18:21

There's More Than Just the Economy

The EO calls for Chinese not to forget those issues we cared so deeply about before the economic slowdown.

3月9日 18:36

Seeking for the Source of Confidence

China's fix to the current economic slowdown is just the opposite to US's - the earlier needs to liberate its markets further, instead of tightening regulations.

3月2日 17:27

Introduce Local Bonds with Care

The introduction of local government bonds may boost funding for local development, but caution must be exercised to avoid local debts and defaulted loans from escalating.

2月23日 14:53

Both the Free Market and Government Supervision Have Limits

Wen's statements in the UK were supportive of measured market reforms.

2月9日 17:21

The Future of Chimerica

A bright future is only possible if both China and the US are in the picture.

2月2日 18:13

Realistic Assessment Key to Revival

Optimism over China's recovery should be tempered with realism, as there is no fast fix to the economic slowdown.

1月19日 18:02

Let Wisdom Shine on 2009

How can China face the uncertainties of 2009? With wisdom and reflection, says the EO.

1月5日 19:38

Set Eyes on Long-term Benefits

The Chinese government has showed its will to prop up the market and to reform its financial system simultaneously with the latest announcement of a 30-point blueprint to tackle financial strains.

12月22日 18:06

Help Small Business, Save the Economy

Small and medium sized businesses are the key to stable job growth in China. Without them, China won't be able to fend off the global economic downturn.

12月15日 15:52