The gradualist model avoids political roadblocks

How political imperatives drive China’s economic policy

Hurdles in equipment supply mean power shortages will persist

No welfare boost for China

Faced with a spreading global recession, China is taking initiatives to sustain growth

Supply lags will cushion the price decline

The overpricing of country risk stems from fundamental misperceptions – which, however, are here to stay

Raw materials costs, not supply constraints, are driving prices higher

Restructuring-driven investment will support growth, and the strong will become stronger

The short-term impact will be limited as the government overcomes bureaucratic and regulatory obstacles

Better government financing plans and growing industry sales still leave the sector’s potential unfulfilled

Neither falling oil prices nor the fundamentals support an extended sell-off in natural rubber

Legislation benefits companies as well as workers, while cost increase is exaggerated

Agribusiness, housing and computer-related retail sales should weather the cycle well

A consumer finance segment that will likely remain robust despite higher interest rates

China responds to global slowdown by stepping up export sector restructuring

Higher transport costs will affect supply chain decisions but relocation will not happen overnight

The Western High-Speed Diameter in St Petersburg has become a live test case

The Central Bank is steering the economy towards a soft landing

Private capital chases digital and online media as diversification becomes vital