China

Markets 12th May 2015

From brick and mortar to stocks and shares; China’s new investment frenzy

Until very recently, Chinese investors’ preferred choice was the real estate sector. Chronic new housing oversupply led many to fear an eventual burst of the real state bubble and to abandon their brick and mortar investment ambitions. Looking for fresh alternatives, many are rushing into the buying of shares in the local stock exchanges. The number of individual investment accounts grew 400% in the first quarter of this year.

World economy 4th May 2015

Responding to a slowing Chinese economy

BERKELEY | May 4, 2015 | By Barry Eichengreen via Caixin | Chinese policymakers could depreciate the yuan, try monetary expansion or turn to fiscal stimulus. They could also do nothing.

Markets 1st May 2015

India is making China look old

LONDON | May 1, 2015 | By Asoka Wöhrmann, Chief Investment Officer at Deutsche AWM | The stock markets in India and China both still have potential. But arguments for investing in India are currently more convincing.

World economy 30th April 2015

Notion that Chinese stock market can boost economy is misguided

BEIJING | April 30, 2015 | Caixin Editorial | China’s stock market is on a roll, giving rise to a view that it could help revive the slowing economy. The two have an interesting relationship, and there are advantages and disadvantages to using the market to boost growth. Yet, in the current circumstances, the stock market will be hard pressed to perform that role.

World economy 16th April 2015

Japan beats China as main US debt holder

The Corner | April 16, 2015 | For the first time since the beginning of the financial crisis, Japan overtook China as first holder of U.S. treasuries. Low rates and other monetary policy instruments carried out by Japan have prompted local investors to move their money to the US.

French government next corporate taxes rise

In Europe 13th April 2015

France deficit grows

The Corner | April 13, 2015 | Current account deficit widens in France, but the euro zone’s second largest economy has retained its AA rating for the time being.

World economy 28th March 2015

Alibaba: Shrewd smiles as online bankers test new tech

BEIJING | March 28, 2015 | By Zhang Yuzhe via Caixin | Alibaba is betting on biometrics as the next step for secure online financial transactions and bank account business.

Markets 21st March 2015

Western real estate markets: The new horizon for Chinese investors

A fourth wave of Chinese investors keen to explore growth opportunities is emerging, according to a recent report from the consultancy firm Knight Frank. And experts predict that the trend will grow further in the coming years, fostering greater synergies between Chinese real estate agents and overseas Chinese investors. The goals and strategies of this new investor are more diversified; with a special focus in new and secondary markets, and away from major cities such as London, New York. Countries like Spain and Portugal are able to provide additional perks, such as programmes through which investors can obtain residence permits.

Chinese think tanks often follow Beijing's agenda

World economy 13th March 2015

China has think tank quantity, but not quality

BEIJING | March 13, 2015 | By Fan Bi via Caixin | The country has the second-most think tanks in the world, but their weak research reports are not much use to policymakers.

World economy 11th February 2015

‘One belt, one road’ and how China aims to lead trade between Asia and Europe

Iris Mir | China aims to recover the ancient Silk Road to create an unprecedented trade link between Asia and Europe. Least developed Chinese provinces would also benefit largely from the ‘one belt, one road’ project as Beijing will need to invest greatly in infrastructure and high-speed railways. Local governments see the project as a golden opportunity to revive stagnating growth.

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