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Weighing the risks and benefits of China’s ‘common prosperity’ agenda

China is planning to introduce a slew of policies to achieve more distribution of wealth. This will potentially lead to regulatory uncertainty in the near term, while the longer-term results will largely depend on how effective the new policies are implemented.

Moody's Investors Service

P2P firms seek to ride booming Asian demand

Online lending companies believe they have enormous room to grow, although rising US interest rates could place their business models under pressure.

December 10, 2015

IMF cuts global growth forecast

Weak emerging markets are leading a slowdown in the global economy, though the fund sees some signs of progress and optimism.

July 09, 2013

China tightens controls on local government loans

The new guidelines are comprehensive but the need to sustain economic growth may put pressure on enforcement.

March 15, 2013

China could hit 9% growth, but for how long?

A return to government investment is expected to prime the pump in the first half of the year; the question is how long Beijing can keep it up.

March 13, 2013

Why China's traffic jams are an investment opportunity

Growing pollution and congestion problems mean that investment in public transport is a sure thing, say analysts.

February 07, 2013

FA poll: More stimulus, please

Our readers say they are hoping China delivers another round of stimulus.

September 17, 2012

Lawlessness the root of all China's problems

The absence of an independent judiciary is the reason why China’s financial markets remain underdeveloped, according to an adviser to the country's central bank.

September 17, 2012

Wen Jiabao defends China's 2008 stimulus

The government's resolute decision helped China to avoid a major setback, the country's premier told delegates at the World Economic Forum.

September 11, 2012

Foreign banks predict strong revenue growth in China

Revenues for foreign banks in China will rise 20% by 2015, according to a survey by PwC, despite weaker economic growth.

July 17, 2012