In a feat unmatched by other world powers, China’s economy survived its second soft landing in less than four years. However, as external factors continue to shock China, its economy has faced increasing vulnerability. Now, economic rebalancing and reform could hold the key to continued growth.

Zhang Yansheng writes that China's economy will enter an important period of transition in 2013, and that the prospect of global economic growth remains troubling.

As masters of the universe prepare to meet in Davos, Switzerland for the 11th annual World Economic Forum, pessimism must not characterize perceptions of China.

In his blog on global politics, economics, and pop culture at Foreign Policy, Daniel W. Drezner dispels another myth stymieing the building of US-China relations.

As Xi Jinping and Barack Obama are faced with tremendous economic challenges, the national prosperity of each country may benefit more from a local approach that could allow for joint efforts between the United States and China.

Niu Yi writes that China’s economy in 2013 will be guided by the quality and efficiency of economic reform, and that a new model of urbanization will provide the largest potential for promoting domestic spending.

After a prolonged recession, some economists believe the United States could be headed towards recovery. What 5 economic indicators show signs of GDP growth? A rebounding housing market, profitable financial markets, increasing consumer confidence, manufacturing growth, and a unique energy sector could signal a turn around for the US economy.

While the Chinese refer to America’s fiscal cliff as caizheng xuanya, reactions in Chinese media to the United States Congress’ recent fiscal cliff compromise have varied from disappointment to downright harsh criticisms of the U.S. political system.

The just concluded 23rd China-US Joint Commission for Commerce and Trade (JCCT) harvested over 50 tangible results, with “meaningful progress” ( Ron Kirk). He

Reportedly, an internal EU analysis has led European officials to weigh steps over Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE. An unmanaged friction has the potential to escalate into trade friction between the EU and China.