Some interesting facts about the governance style of China’s Communist Party and future prospects.  How China affects the global financial system despite its smaller presence in global financial markets.

China’s exports are declining and demographics could soon turn China into a deficit country.

Foreign firms might shift out of China as they face a more controlling, politicised and repressive governance structure. Chinese population growth is on the decline and gains from global trade are shrinking.

China’s economy appears to be stalling. Has the country’s pattern of growth shifted in the wrong direction?

New research shows that the Chinese economy is actually contracting, while the  natural interest rate in China has declined to levels observed in many other economies.

The Chinese government promised a campaign against high earners. This will be the fourth time since the 1980s that China is implementing policies to reduce inequality.

Sachs, Rodrik and Demertzis raise three different issues about the EU-China agreement.

Chinese growth rebounded strongly during the past few months. Will growth continue going forward and will it spur the global economy?

After a decline of 6.8% during the first quarter, China reported growth of 3.2% for the second quarter. How reliable are these statistics ?

Does China have the capacity to emerge as a dominant world power? How have relations with Europe and Southeast Asia evolved during the crisis.