Repaving the road
Ben Simpfendorfer traces the re-establishment of Sino-Arab ties
Ben Simpfendorfer traces the re-establishment of Sino-Arab ties
Columns & Interviews
Magic numbers
Skepticism remains the intelligent response to much official economic data, says our Beijing-based China watcher
Skepticism remains the intelligent response to much official economic data, says our Beijing-based China watcher
Caught between two poles
The most successful product designs in China allow consumers to stand out while fitting in, says JWT's North Asia CEO
The most successful product designs in China allow consumers to stand out while fitting in, says JWT's North Asia CEO
Don't panic!
Social networking sites will be unblocked in China - once Beijing has a handle on them, says our resident tech pundit
Social networking sites will be unblocked in China - once Beijing has a handle on them, says our resident tech pundit
Credit complacency
Is China's lax monetary policy sowing the seeds of future economic troubles?
Is China's lax monetary policy sowing the seeds of future economic troubles?
Local voices
China's new legislation on rural land disputes puts farmers' interests first, says Harris & Moure's Steven M. Dickinson
China's new legislation on rural land disputes puts farmers' interests first, says Harris & Moure's Steven M. Dickinson
Industry synergies
Tammy Tang of Jones Lang LaSalle on a better definition for business parks
Tammy Tang of Jones Lang LaSalle on a better definition for business parks
Differentiated followers of fashion
Rifts are emerging in China's evolving consumer markets
Rifts are emerging in China's evolving consumer markets
Joining Isabella
Graham Earnshaw walks west from Shanghai when he has the time, always starting from the last place he stopped. This month we find him near Huangni Village in Chongqing municipality
Graham Earnshaw walks west from Shanghai when he has the time, always starting from the last place he stopped. This month we find him near Huangni Village in Chongqing municipality
To have and have not
Technology is transforming the lives of China's poor, but can it empower them?
Technology is transforming the lives of China's poor, but can it empower them?
Manufacturing discontent
BOOK REVIEW: The darker side of China's rise as the factory to the world
BOOK REVIEW: The darker side of China's rise as the factory to the world
The people's money paradox
Plans for an 'international' renminbi are at odds with Beijing's desire to retain tight control over the currency's movement, says Deloitte's Ken DeWoskin
Plans for an 'international' renminbi are at odds with Beijing's desire to retain tight control over the currency's movement, says Deloitte's Ken DeWoskin
Unhelpful tensions
If China is to play a major role in global finance, it must first gain the trust of its trading partners, says Asia watcher Philip Bowring
If China is to play a major role in global finance, it must first gain the trust of its trading partners, says Asia watcher Philip Bowring
Post-stimulus China
More reforms are required to keep the economy ticking once the loan boom subsides
More reforms are required to keep the economy ticking once the loan boom subsides
Blameworthy
PATRICK MORETON: Business educators share a responsibility for the current mess
PATRICK MORETON: Business educators share a responsibility for the current mess
Blue eyes
Graham Earnshaw walks west from Shanghai when he has the time, always starting from the last place he stopped. This month we find him on the outskirts of Wanzhou City, Chongqing municipality
Graham Earnshaw walks west from Shanghai when he has the time, always starting from the last place he stopped. This month we find him on the outskirts of Wanzhou City, Chongqing municipality
View from the sidelines
Zhao Ziyang opens the door on the inner workings of China's leadership
Zhao Ziyang opens the door on the inner workings of China's leadership
Cause for optimism
The delegation of China's FDI approvals to more amenable local officials is good news for foreign investors, says M1 Capital's Robert Abbanat
The delegation of China's FDI approvals to more amenable local officials is good news for foreign investors, says M1 Capital's Robert Abbanat
Consumption uncovered
Chinese consumption is not growing at the lightning pace retail sales figures would have us believe, but it is still a strong contributor to overall growth, says CLSA's Andy Rothman
Chinese consumption is not growing at the lightning pace retail sales figures would have us believe, but it is still a strong contributor to overall growth, says CLSA's Andy Rothman
Parched, but still breathing
Despite prophecies that China will run dry, the water supply situation has yet to reach crisis point
Despite prophecies that China will run dry, the water supply situation has yet to reach crisis point
Pipa go!
Graham Earnshaw walks west from Shanghai when he has the time, always starting from the last place he stopped. This month we find him near Bayang in Chongqing municipality
Graham Earnshaw walks west from Shanghai when he has the time, always starting from the last place he stopped. This month we find him near Bayang in Chongqing municipality
That's life
After losing a mini media empire, Mark Kitto rebuilt his life in a forgotten resort town
After losing a mini media empire, Mark Kitto rebuilt his life in a forgotten resort town
Don't play for keeps
Long-term leasing might unlock China's property market for some foreign investors, says Harris & Moure's Steven M. Dickinson
Long-term leasing might unlock China's property market for some foreign investors, says Harris & Moure's Steven M. Dickinson
From aspiration to preservation
With Chinese consumers in a temporary funk, brands must tailor their messages to conservative tastes, says JWT's North Asia CEO
With Chinese consumers in a temporary funk, brands must tailor their messages to conservative tastes, says JWT's North Asia CEO
Love thy neighbor
China's role in the ADB doesn't reflect its regional influence, but redressing the balance isn't a top priority, says Asia watcher Philip Bowring
China's role in the ADB doesn't reflect its regional influence, but redressing the balance isn't a top priority, says Asia watcher Philip Bowring
Export or die?
The PRD's plight is not as bad as it sounds - but exporters must cast a wary eye to the futur
The PRD's plight is not as bad as it sounds - but exporters must cast a wary eye to the futur
Window of opportunity
China could lead the way in developing sustainable communities, says Silas Chiow of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
China could lead the way in developing sustainable communities, says Silas Chiow of Skidmore, Owings & Merrill
Coming of age under Mao
Two English translations of Chinese novels chart chaotic childhoods during the Cultural Revolution
Two English translations of Chinese novels chart chaotic childhoods during the Cultural Revolution
The best of a bad deal
Institutional investors can recover some value from poorly devised China deals, but they must act quickly, says King & Wood advisor Jack Rodman
Institutional investors can recover some value from poorly devised China deals, but they must act quickly, says King & Wood advisor Jack Rodman
Far from the Apple tree
The iPhone may be the world’s sexiest handset, but it will never be a big deal in China, says our resident tech pundit
The iPhone may be the world’s sexiest handset, but it will never be a big deal in China, says our resident tech pundit
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