Chinese Economy
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Why the property crisis in China is a threat to its wider economy
China’s mortgage strikes are affecting its economy but won’t cause global contagion.
Zhirong Ou, The Conversation
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As China’s pillars of growth wobble, it is rethinking its whole economy
Even before the pandemic, the GDP growth had declined from a peak of 15% in the second quarter of 2007 to 6% in the first three months of 2019.
Kent Matthews, The Conversation
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China’s third quarter growth rate slows to 4.9% from 7.9% in second quarter
The slowest quarterly growth in a year came on the back of challenges like a slump in the crisis-hit property sector and shortage of electricity.
Scroll Staff
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Payal Kapadia’s Cannes Grand Prix shows why free expression is vital for FTII and other institutions
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China GDP soars by 18.3% in first quarter, records fastest growth rate ever
The economy received a boost by stronger demand at home and abroad and continued government support for smaller firms.
Scroll Staff
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As China hopes to take economic growth to the next level, trade threats could be a key challenge
China, keen on great power status, must be strategic on global risks, avoiding resentment over export-led growth while rebalancing its economy.
Stephen Roach
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China’s currency plan still on track despite global market volatility
Market 'hiccups' are painful for Western markets, but a good sign of the internationalisation of Renminbi.
Kathleen Walsh, The Conversation
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Eco India: Is traditional building the path to eco-harmony in the Himalayas?
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Eco India, Episode 261: Can ancient know-how revive sustainable mountain ecosystems?
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‘Dhaniya, Cilantro’: Comedian hilariously sums up the struggles of being multilingual