Open Questions | Dong Yu on why ‘every chapter’ of China’s 5-year plans boils down to income
Dong Yu has been executive vice-president of the China Institute for Development Planning at Tsinghua University since 2019.…
China to improve market-based use of key resources with 10-region pilot plan
To advance China’s goal of developing its market-oriented economy, a comprehensive two-year pilot programme has been launched in…
China doubles down on AI – but calls for rational, not ‘blind’, growth
China’s central government has cautioned against a nationwide rush into artificial intelligence (AI) investment, urging careful planning while…
In China’s crippling price wars, an old law’s revision seeks ‘sustainable equilibrium’
It has been a tumultuous couple of months for Alex Xu’s company – a solar panel manufacturer based…
China’s economists weigh pros and cons of consumption benchmarks
As Beijing gathers public input on China’s next five-year plan – a mission statement for the next half-decade…
China doubles down on consumer subsidies to spur household spending
The Chinese government has pledged to tackle consumption bottlenecks with a series of support measures, including direct subsidies…
China’s booming low-altitude economy spurs demand for ‘drone flight planners’
China has officially recognised “drone flight planner” as a profession amid a talent crunch in the low-altitude economy…