The Great Brew Battle
After its Nasdaq-shaking accounting scandal of 2020, Luckin Coffee has staged a legendary comeback, surpassing even Starbucks in China in terms of revenue and store...
Barry Naughton on the State of the Xi Jinping Economy
The economist discusses Beijing’s recent stimulus efforts, and the long-term problems building up as China’s leader implements his model for the country.
China’s Struggles with a Consumer Society
The tightening of government controls over Chinese society over the past decade is especially at odds with its goal of spurring consumption.
The Dramatic Rise of China’s Mini-Dramas
Series with multiple minutes-long episodes have taken off on China’s internet, although the industry is still struggling to make money from their popularity.
Has the Curtain Dropped on Chinese Cinema?
A dismal year for the Chinese box office is set to end with just one Hollywood movie in the top ten by revenue.
Angela Merkel’s Blind Spot on China
The former German chancellor pursued ever closer economic ties between Germany, the EU and China while in office. But in her new memoir, she glosses...
How to Think About Trump’s Likely Approach to China
The President-elect sometimes appears to contradict himself on China and go against the thinking of his past and future advisors.
Biden’s Economic Security Blueprint Hands Trump a Loaded Gun
China won’t be the only target for the new U.S. administration.
Click, Trust, Prosper
How did China's e-commerce industry boom so quickly and even leapfrog Western companies in the same space? In her new book, "From Click to Boom,"...
Senior Moment
China’s demographics are poised to create a new ‘silver economy’ — but industry insiders say the nascent sector is still far from a sure bet.
The Tipping Point
Foreign companies face a reckoning in China as the risks of staying are generating diminishing returns.
China’s Struggle for Stability
Beijing’s efforts to stabilize its faltering economy have been too weak to date. The situation is likely to worsen following Donald Trump’s election win.