There are three characteristics of China’s dynamism that have a critical bearing on the rest of the world—speed, scale, and the mix of demand. Roach makes a c

Wang Qishan, China's vice-premier, caused a bit of a stir this week when he accused Americans of having “simple” ideas about his nation during an intervie

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While World Bank President Robert Zoellick warns that the world is "one shock away from a full-blown crisis," China has broken ground and taken over the economi

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China's robust economy makes business success look easy. But the Asian country has rules, mores, and costs that multinationals ignore at their peril, as Hew

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China's government wants to fight inflation and redistribute income, giving households a bigger slice of the pie. Higher interest rates would achieve both.