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Focus – China’s continuing growth slowdown

Focus - China’s continuing growth slowdown | Speevr

China’s era of rapid economic growth dated from 1979 until about a decade ago. Main drivers were: rapid growth in the working-age population; increased participation; employment; longer working hours; and rapid productivity growth. However, over the past decade all four drivers …   Become a member to read the rest of this article Username or […]

CHINA: Power shortages lead to durable market reforms

CHINA: Power shortages lead to durable market reforms | Speevr

Severe power rationing has led to significant long-term reforms to China’s electricity pricing system that go beyond emergency stop-gap measures. Under the new system, coal-powered generators can pass on higher coal prices to electricity users; the changes also force coal …   Become a member to read the rest of this article

CHINA: ‘Common prosperity’ is more reform than revolution

CHINA: 'Common prosperity' is more reform than revolution | Speevr

A newly published speech by President Xi Jinping and a pilot project in Zhejiang province are important signals about the Communist Party’s “common prosperity” agenda to address social inequality. These signals suggest a long-term program of tighter regulation, improved pu…   Become a member to read the rest of this article