Understanding China

Stephen Roach thinks the next Chinese five-year plan should set a goal of raising household spending to 50% of GDP by 2035

Stephen Roach thinks the next Chinese five-year plan should set a goal of raising household spending to 50% of GDP by 2035

Mark Tanner says Chinese consumers are saving more of their paychecks, bruised by their losses in residential property. Conspicuous consumption is lower but there are still many bright spots, especially related to 'experiences'

Mark Tanner says Chinese consumers are saving more of their paychecks, bruised by their losses in residential property. Conspicuous consumption is lower but there are still many bright spots, especially related to 'experiences'

David Mahon says China is emerging stronger politically and economically but must learn from the mistakes and naked hubris of the American, Soviet and British empires

David Mahon says China is emerging stronger politically and economically but must learn from the mistakes and naked hubris of the American, Soviet and British empires

Stephen Roach compares the Trump Administration's haphazard industrial policy to the Chinese government's five-year plans

Stephen Roach compares the Trump Administration's haphazard industrial policy to the Chinese government's five-year plans

From EVs to everyday Robots: China’s next big thing for marketers to watch

From EVs to everyday Robots: China’s next big thing for marketers to watch

In China's evolving consumer markets, one very public dispute encapsulates the tension between the customer push for authenticity and the corporate drive to maintain standards everywhere

In China's evolving consumer markets, one very public dispute encapsulates the tension between the customer push for authenticity and the corporate drive to maintain standards everywhere

Nancy Qian observes that faster economic growth in China requires children that women will not bear - unless growth accelerates

Nancy Qian observes that faster economic growth in China requires children that women will not bear - unless growth accelerates

From Sydney to Shanghai: how the Chinese diaspora shapes (and sometimes misguides) market entry into mainland China and growth

From Sydney to Shanghai: how the Chinese diaspora shapes (and sometimes misguides) market entry into mainland China and growth

Yi Fuxian draws parallels between the Roman empire's missteps and the Chinese government's efforts to avoid a similar fate

Yi Fuxian draws parallels between the Roman empire's missteps and the Chinese government's efforts to avoid a similar fate

Nancy Qian highlights the economic, social, and political risks raised by China's collapsing fertility rates

Nancy Qian highlights the economic, social, and political risks raised by China's collapsing fertility rates

Five times the average price of an apple in China: Mark Tanner traces how Rockit is maintaining a premium and growing over 50% annually

Five times the average price of an apple in China: Mark Tanner traces how Rockit is maintaining a premium and growing over 50% annually

Stephen Roach thinks the outcome of the AI race between China and the US will likely come down to which government invests more in basic theoretical research

Stephen Roach thinks the outcome of the AI race between China and the US will likely come down to which government invests more in basic theoretical research

Ross Stitt assesses the visit to Beijing by Australian Prime Minister Albanese, and notes the substantial change in China - Australia relations

Ross Stitt assesses the visit to Beijing by Australian Prime Minister Albanese, and notes the substantial change in China - Australia relations

Mark Tanner reports on another trust-hit for some China domestic food brands, a reminder how quickly Chinese consumers will shift away from risks and how important it is for foreign brands to bolster their safety credibility

Mark Tanner reports on another trust-hit for some China domestic food brands, a reminder how quickly Chinese consumers will shift away from risks and how important it is for foreign brands to bolster their safety credibility

Zhang Jun singles out China's massive scale, inclusive education, and horizontal competition as key reasons for its manufacturing success

Zhang Jun singles out China's massive scale, inclusive education, and horizontal competition as key reasons for its manufacturing success