Thursday, April 2, 2026

China's Economy - Past, Present, and the Future

Can China Grow from Within?
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/china-15th-five-year-plan-measures-to-increase-domestic-consumption-by-keyu-jin-2026-04
At a time of intensifying geopolitical volatility, China’s embrace of a consumption-led model is not only about rebalancing growth, but also about anchoring it more firmly at home. Domestic demand offers insulation from external shocks, and along with developed capital markets, it can go a long way toward strengthening autonomy.
 
Telling the Truth About China’s Success
https://www.project-syndicate.org/commentary/china-did-not-cheat-its-way-to-prosperity-by-yanis-varoufakis-2026-04
With the Persian Gulf in flames, de-escalation of the cold war between the United States and China must become the world’s top priority. To that end, it is essential to explode a powerful myth: the idea that China has cheated its way to prosperity.