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Look at the Long-term

China's policymakers should learn from the slew of ineffective and contradictory policies of the past few years and focus on developing sustainable, long-term solutions to macroeconomic challenges

12月3日 15:07

Setting the Bar Too High, Too Fast

China's new income returns filing process is the latest blunder in a tax system that fails to build towards the ever-championed "harmonious society".

11月19日 17:14

Number One in the World... So What?

Chinese monopolies are dazzling domestic investors and topping firms like Exxon Mobile in market value, but this is nothing to be proud of.

11月12日 12:51

Make Room for Monetary Policy

It's time to worry less about caving to foreign pressure on the yuan's appreciation and more about acting rationally to mend the economy.

10月31日 15:43

To Pop, or not to Pop

Our editorial argues that a holistic approach to recalibrating the economy is wiser than drastic intervention to pop the market's bubble.

10月16日 14:12

Guarded Optimism

Though many insist that Wall Street woes will not spread to China, regulators should not fall into complacency and instead sieze the chance to reflect on weaknesses in China's own financial system.

8月22日 16:28

From Wealthy Nation to Wealthy People

The government should lower taxes and focus more on increasing the disposable income of average citizens, who have yet to benefit enough from public services and products.

7月31日 15:44

Let's Talk More About Democracy

Premier Wen's latest essay touches on democratic politics, a positive sign for a political reform that is necessary for China to become a true developed country.

3月23日 10:29

Are Taxes Too High?

China's business taxes are among the highest in the world. Recent regional tax cuts should be widened to the national level in order to help industries brace for the coming economic slowdown.

2月7日 11:25

Responsible Modernization in 2007

The moving foreword to the 2006 year-end special publication focuses on transformations in society and the people behind them.

2月7日 11:06

Floating the Yuan Should Not Be Rushed

China should continue to maintain a slow appreciation of the Yuan and not exaggerate the international quality of the currency.

2月7日 10:59

Unemployment and the Burdens on Business

Private business needs help if we are to solve looming unemployment.

2月7日 10:51

Don't Encourage Monopoly Profits

Society makes no gains when state-run monopolies have soaring profits. Only by reducing barriers to entry in these protected industries can society more fairly distribute wealth.

2月7日 9:53

Tweaking the Growth Rate

Officials should moderately adjust the target growth rate when they meet next year.

2月6日 15:42