Brookings: Topics - China's Economy

China on the World Stage: Climate Change, Regional Blocs and Resource Investment

Mon, 30 Nov 2009 09:00:00 GMT

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November 30, 2009, 9:00 AM to 12:00 PM

The world and China’s place in it have transformed over the past year in response to pressure from the most severe global financial crisis in decades. While the economic crisis accelerated China’s emergence as a global superpower, it has yet to fully assess the consequences of its new position on the world stage. On November 30, Brookings and the Australian National University will co-host a discussion on China’s emerging position as a global power.

John L. Thornton China Center

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 15:51:51 GMT

The John L. Thornton China Center develops timely, independent analysis and policy recommendations to help U.S. and Chinese leaders address key long-term challenges, both in terms of U.S.-China relations and China's internal development.

Foreign Policy

Mon, 23 Nov 2009 16:23:32 GMT

The U.S. and the international community face great challenges in the 21st century—globalization offers more freedom and prosperity, but also new threats to our security. The Foreign Policy Studies scholars and research help policymakers and the public address these crucial issues.

An Awkward Dance: China and the United States

Wed, 11 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

While the economic entanglements between the U.S. and China have increased over the last decade, so has the tension. With President Obama visiting China and other Asian nations, Brookings expert Eswar Prasad and Grace Gu of Cornell University discuss the tightening embrace between the two countries—in terms of flows of goods and services, financial capital and people—and the implications.

The China Awaiting President Obama

Tue, 10 Nov 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As President Obama prepared for his first visit to China, expectations were high for growth in the U.S.-China relationship. In this Northeast Asia Commentary written prior to the president's visit, Nonresident Senior Fellow David Shambaugh analyzes today’s political and economic landscape in China. Shambaugh currently serves as a Senior Visiting Fulbright Scholar at the Institute of World Economics and Politics, a division of the China Academy of Social Sciences in Beijing.

The Scouting Report: Previewing President Obama's First Trip to China

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 12:30:00 GMT

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November 04, 2009, 12:30 PM to 1:30 PM

China’s continued ascension presents policy challenges for both Beijing and Washington. President Barack Obama made his first trip to China from November 15-18. Kenneth Lieberthal and Fred Barbash, Politico's senior editor, took questions about the president’s trip to China in this edition of the Scouting Report.

Brookings-Tsinghua Center

Wed, 16 Sep 2009 14:51:33 GMT

The Brookings-Tsinghua Center, a project of the John L. Thornton China Center, is operated in partnership with Tsinghua University. The Center brings together Chinese and American scholars to sharpen thinking about, research on, and understanding of public policy issues raised by China's emergence.

A Dangerous Game of Trade 'Chicken'

Mon, 14 Sep 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The Obama administration's decision to impose tariffs on imports of Chinese tires has been met with a swift and sharp response by China. Eswar Prasad discusses the implications of protectionist measures and warns this U.S.-China spat could have global consequences.

Rebalancing Growth In Asia Depends on Chinese Consumer Spending

Sun, 02 Aug 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Eswar Prasad argues that a key component in restoring overall global financial health is to fix growth imbalances in Asia's emerging markets, especially China's excessive dependence on export- and investment-led growth. Prasad encourages financial market development in China to increase private consumption to make growth more balanced and thus help stabilize the world financial and economic systems.

Sky’s the Limit? National and Global Implications of China’s Reserve Accumulation

Tue, 21 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

While the financial crisis slowed the pace of foreign exchange reserve accumulation in late 2008, growth has recently taken off again. China announced its stock of reserves crossed the astounding milestone of $2 trillion this spring. Eswar Prasad and Isaac Sorkin analyze the sources and patterns of reserve accumulation and examine what implications this reserve buildup has for the Chinese and global economies.

Kenneth Lieberthal Named Senior Fellow and Director of the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings

Thu, 16 Jul 2009 09:43:12 GMT

Kenneth Lieberthal, a noted expert on China, is joining the Brookings Institution as a senior fellow and director of the John L. Thornton China Center, President Strobe Talbott announced.

China Faces the Future

Tue, 14 Jul 2009 09:30:00 GMT

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July 14, 2009, 9:30 AM to 5:00:00 PM
July 15, 2009, 9:00 AM to 12:15 PM

On July 14 and 15, the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies (CNAPS) at Brookings and the Institute of International Relations (IIR) at Taiwan’s National Chengchi University hosted leading experts from Taiwan and the United States for the 38th Taiwan-U.S. Conference on Contemporary China.

Businesses Cannot Ignore China

Mon, 13 Jul 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Cheng Li joined the Australian Broadcasting Corporation to discuss the arrest of Rio Tinto executive Stern Hu and the need to understand the continually increasing business opportunities in China.

U.S.–China Trade Conflicts and the Future of the WTO

Tue, 09 Jun 2009 00:00:00 GMT

The political handling of the ongoing U.S.–China trade disputes is critically important both to the international trade system and the long-term relevance of the WTO. In an article in the Fletcher Forum of World Affairs, Chad P. Bown explains what to expect from both sides and which issues are likely to emerge along the way.

Q&A: Geithner's First Trip to China

Thu, 28 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner's first trip to China will feature a range of discussions about global economic issues and the U.S.-China economic relationship. Eswar Prasad outlines some of the critical agenda items and the broader challenges facing these two closely intertwined economies.

Shanghai as China’s Center for International Finance and Shipping

Thu, 14 May 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Throughout the 1990s, China’s official media referred to Shanghai as the “head of the dragon" because of its pivotal role in rapid economic growth across China. The term became less common as a balanced regional development strategy took over under Hu Jinto. Cheng Li examines the issue as China once again—this time pushed by the global economic crisis—sets sights on making Shanghai a "global financial and shipping center.”

Economic Downturn and Instability in China: Time for Political Reform?

Wed, 08 Apr 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Though China’s economy is continuing to grow, the global economic crisis is contributing to rising unemployment there and increasing the potential for instability. Former CNAPS Visiting Fellow Ray Yep writes that the Chinese government is unlikely to heed calls for political reform in this climate, but will seek to soothe the discontented by economic means.

The Chinese Growth Experience: A Golden Tapestry

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In a book review of "China’s Great Economic Transformation," edited by Loren Brandt and Thomas Rawski, Eswar Prasad focuses on critical questions about China's growth rates in recent years, including whether China has changed the laws of economics.

Can China Grow Itself Out of Trouble?

Thu, 26 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

In an interview in the Straits Times, Wing Thye Woo discusses China's growth prospects during the global financial crisis, including the potential for sustainable development, and issues related to China’s currency valuation and current account surpluses.

China's Short-term and Long-term Economic Goals and Prospects

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the economies of the U.S. and China both struggle under the global recession, what is the future of the U.S.-China economic relationship and how will both countries respond to invigorate economic growth? In testimony to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, Wing Thye Woo details challenges for both economies and proposes effective policy responses.

China’s Team of Rivals

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

A financial meltdown in China promises to test the Communist Party’s power in ways not seen since Tiananmen. But theirs is a house divided, as princelings take on populists and Pekinologists try to make sense of it all. Will this team built for economic success implode once the money dries up? Cheng Li explores these issues and more.

The Effect of the Crisis on the U.S.-China Economic Relationship

Tue, 17 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

As the economies of the U.S. and China both struggle under the global recession, what is the future of the U.S.-China economic relationship and how will both countries respond to invigorate economic growth? In testimony to the U.S.-China Economic and Security Review Commission, Eswar Prasad details challenges for both economies and proposes effective policy responses.

The Economic Crisis and its Impact on the Chinese People’s Liberation Army

Tue, 10 Feb 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Little attention has been given to the impact of the economic crisis on China’s national defense, or to its potential impact on the Chinese People’s Liberation Army’s (PLA). In this Brookings Northeast Asia Commentary, Kristen Gunness examines the effects of the economic environment on the PLA in three particular areas: the defense budget, domestic unrest, and civil-military relations.

U.S.-China Climate Change Cooperation: Overcoming Obstacles

Thu, 05 Feb 2009 10:00:00 GMT

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February 05, 2009, 10:00 AM to 11:45 AM

The John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings hosted a discussion on overcoming obstacles to U.S.-China cooperation on climate change, focusing on ways in which cooperation can gain sustained political support in both countries. Brookings experts Kenneth Lieberthal and David Sandalow present the findings of their recent report, which identifies key obstacles, provides information about each country for the leadership of the other and makes nine recommendations.

The U.S. and China: A Grand Bargain?

Fri, 30 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Is recent sparring between the U.S. and China over currency manipulation a foreshadowing of future economic relations? Eswar Prasad instead proposes a solution: a new “grand bargain” between China and the U.S. for economic cooperation across fiscal and monetary policy, currency flexibility and governance reform at multilateral financial institutions.

China and the Faltering Global Economy

Tue, 13 Jan 2009 09:30:00 GMT

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January 13, 2009, 9:30 AM to 5:15 PM

On January 13, the John L. Thornton China Center and CAIJING Magazine will host a symposium on the challenges ahead for China in a faltering global economy.

China in a Turbulent Global Economic and Environmental Situation

Sat, 10 Jan 2009 08:30:00 GMT

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January 10, 2009, 8:30 AM to 5:30 PM

As the global financial crisis continues to impact economic growth predictions for countries around the globe, there is considerable debate about how the crisis will impact China’s growth trajectory and how Chinese policymakers will adapt to ensure a sustained trajectory. In early January 2009, leading policymakers from the U.S. and China, as well as Brookings experts Wing Thye Woo and Xiao Geng, gathered in Beijing to discuss the economic prospects for China in the years ahead, and to examine how growth challenges and opportunities will affect energy and climate change policies, trade, and Sino-U.S. relations.

China and the U.S.: A Marriage of Convenience

Tue, 06 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

January 1 marked the 30th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations between the People's Republic of China and the United States. David Shambaugh writes that after three often rocky decades of interaction, the United States and China seem to have settled into a "mature marriage."

Hu Jintao’s Land Reform: Ambition, Ambiguity, and Anxiety

Thu, 01 Jan 2009 00:00:00 GMT

Amid the global financial crisis and its strong impact on the Chinese economy, the Party leadership has embarked on another land reform plan. This ambitious development plan promises to give farmers more rights and market incentives that will encourage them to subcontract and transfer land and give incentives for surplus rural laborers to move to urban areas. Cheng Li's preliminary study of the launch of Hu Jintao’s land reform aims to shed light on the program.

The Economics of a Chinese Currency Attack

Wed, 31 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

2007-2008 Federal Executive Fellow Jeffrey Haymond writes that the probability a currency attack on the dollar is low but plausible and potentially devastating. Haymond addresses how such an attack might be carried out and what can be done to prevent it.

Why Are Saving Rates of Urban Households in China Rising?

Tue, 30 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In China, the household savings rate rose by 7 percent from 1995 to 2005, reflecting savings of about one quarter of disposable income. Why are Chinese households saving so much across all demographic groups? In a new paper, Eswar Prasad and Marcos Chamon analyze the savings patterns of households in China and discuss the economic drivers.

Lame Duck Meets Hobbled Panda: The China-U.S. Strategic Economic Dialogue

Thu, 04 Dec 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As the U.S. and China gather in Beijing for their twice yearly Strategic Economic Dialogue meetings, Eswar Prasad examines the U.S.-China economic relationship, key issues and the potential future of the economic dialogue that was created by Secretary Paulson.

Eswar Prasad, Expert on Emerging Economies and Globalization, Joins Brookings

Tue, 21 Oct 2008 14:08:24 GMT

Eswar Prasad, an expert on financial globalization and emerging markets, with a specific focus on China and India, has joined the Brookings Institution as a senior fellow, Strobe Talbott announced today.

Top 10 Global Economic Challenges Facing America's 44th President

Fri, 10 Oct 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As President-Elect Obama prepares to lead the United States, what are the top global economic challenges facing the new president and his advisors and how should the new administration address them? A new report by Brookings global economic and development experts ranks the top 10 issues and details specific ideas for how to tackle the toughest challenges.

The Financial Crisis and Emerging Markets

Wed, 24 Sep 2008 00:00:00 GMT

As the U.S. financial crisis continues to unfold, what is the likely impact on emerging markets, such as China, India and Brazil? Eswar Prasad and M. Ayhan Kose release new research examining economic decoupling between industrial and emerging markets and discuss the likely effects of the crisis.

China’s Balancing Act: Economic Growth, Climate Change and the Environment

Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:45:00 GMT

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September 18, 2008, 1:45 PM to 5:00 PM

On September 18, experts from the Brookings Institution, the Earth Institute of Columbia University and the Academy of Macroeconomic Research under the National Development and Reform Commission of China discussed China’s economic outlook within the context of climate change, the potential for alternative energy use in China and the specifics of China’s greenhouse gas emissions challenges and water crisis.

What Does a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific Mean to China

Wed, 27 Aug 2008 00:00:00 GMT

In “What Does a Free Trade Area of the Asia-Pacific Mean to China,” the latest installment of the Brookings Global Economy and Development working paper series, Tingsong Jiang, Senior Economist at the Centre for International Economics in Australia, and Warwick J. McKibbin, Nonresident Senior Fellow in Global Economy and Development, assert it is in China’s interest to actively liberalize trade in the Asia-Pacific region.

China's Economic Muscle

Thu, 07 Aug 2008 15:08:23 GMT

China has enjoyed significant economic growth and become a major global actor. Wing Thye Woo notes that China’s economic muscle, driven by infrastructure and exports, is probably safe from a short-term global recession. But a longer recession could threaten China's ability to modernize its industries.

Exploring China’s Growth and the International Climate Framework

Mon, 21 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Climate change may be the key obstacle in preventing China from reaching equivalent living standards with the Western world. Warwick McKibbin, Peter Wilcoxen, and Wing Thye Woo analyze the future of international climate change agreements and offer recommendations on how to engage China, continue growth and establish an effective framework.

The Right Way to Beat Chinese Inflation

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 00:00:00 GMT

The threat of high inflation is plaguing many countries, including China, which must balance its long-term goal of sustained and strong economic growth with policies to tame inflation. Wing Thye Woo offers recommendations on how to balance these competing demands.

Debating China's Future: Speed vs. Direction

Fri, 20 Jun 2008 00:00:00 GMT

China expert Cheng Li writes about the future of China as a world power. He argues that in order for the country to continue rising to prominence, Chinese leaders will have to realize it is dependent on further adaption to global governance norms like openness and the rule of law.

Chinese Economic Performance in the Long Run

Wed, 28 May 2008 09:00:00 GMT

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May 28, 2008, 9:00 AM to 10:30 AM

On May 28, 2008, Angus Maddison presented his recent findings published in the second edition of Chinese Economic Performance in the Long Run. Maddison discussed his analysis of the six major transitions in Chinese history, beginning with the transformation under the Sung Dynasty and ending in his predictions for the future of China’s economy.

China’s New Leadership: The Outlook for Politics and Policy

Mon, 07 Apr 2008 09:30:00 GMT

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April 07, 2008, 9:30 AM to 4:30 PM

The 11th National People’s Congress in March 2008 completed the transition to the second term of the Hu Jintao-Wen Jiabao administration, making important changes in China’s party, government and military hierarchies. On April 7, the John L. Thornton China Center at Brookings and the Hoover Institution at Stanford University hosted a conference to examine what these changes mean for politics and policy in Beijing.

Hu Jintao’s Southern Expedition: Changing Leadership in Guangdong

Mon, 17 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

China’s political landscape is changing rapidly. Nowhere is this more evident than in Guangdong today, where all three of the top leadership posts have recently been transferred into the hands of Hu Jintao’s protégés. Cheng Li analyzes the situation in Guangdong and what it may mean for the state of political reforms across the country.

China’s Economic Decisionmakers

Mon, 03 Mar 2008 00:00:00 GMT

Following political transitions resulting from China's 17th Party Congress and 11th National People's Congress, Cheng Li argues the country’s new economic leadership team will need to work together to balance China’s economic growth with its sociopolitical challenges.

Contending with the Rise of China

Fri, 22 Feb 2008 13:42:56 GMT

China is an economic powerhouse, a key member of the United Nations Security Council and a world leader that continues to expand its influence. Richard C. Bush III says now is the time for the United States to embrace a strategy of engagement with China.

Competitiveness: From Charleston to China

Fri, 11 Jan 2008 08:00:00 GMT

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January 11, 2008, 8:00 AM to 11:30 AM

The morning after the South Carolina GOP debate, and just a week before the state’s Republican presidential primary, Brookings, The Post and Courier, South Carolina ETV and the College of Charleston hosted an Opportunity 08 forum featuring national economic policy experts and leading political analysts.

China’s Economic Growth and Its Implications for the World

Tue, 08 Jan 2008 13:30:00 GMT

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January 08, 2008, 1:30 PM to 5:30 PM

On January 8, the John L. Thornton China Center and CAIJING Magazine hosted a symposium on China’s economy and its implications for the global economy. A distinguished panel of leading economists and China experts analyzed and discussed the policy options that would enable sustained high growth of the Chinese and global economy.

The Current State of China’s Macro Economy and Capital Markets

Mon, 17 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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December 17, 2007, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

On December 17, participants engaged in a comprehensive and in-depth discussion on the future direction of China’s economy and capital markets, from these four perspectives: the listing of Chinese companies in foreign exchanges, the importance of China’s economy and capital markets to the world, global inflation, and the current state and prospect of the A- and H-share markets.

Should Sovereign Wealth Funds Be Regulated?

Thu, 06 Dec 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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December 06, 2007, 12:00 PM to 12:00

Brookings recently hosted leading economists for a discussion on the breadth and depth of sovereign wealth funds and potential regulation.

Facing Protectionism Generated By Trade Disputes: China’s Post-WTO Blues

Fri, 30 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

U.S. policymakers and presidential hopefuls often express concern over the large and growing U.S.-China trade deficit and propose solutions, including appreciation of the yuan, to help resolve it. Yet, what are the real economic issues underlying the trade deficit and what policies would help successfully resolve it?

China and Northeast Asia: Views from the Region

Thu, 29 Nov 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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November 29, 2007, 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM

In late November of 2007, scholars and students of Northeast Asia gathered at Tsinghua University for a seminar sponsored by the Brookings-Tsinghua Center and the Center for Northeast Asian Policy Studies. CNAPS Visiting Fellow alumni from China, Hong Kong, Japan, Russia, South Korea and Taiwan presented their views on China’s relations with the region and regional perceptions of China at this public event.

Fiscal Reforms Should Focus on the People's Livelihood

Mon, 05 Nov 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Geng Xiao argues that Chinese policymakers need to invest more material resources and human capital to improve the efficiency of government financing of social services.

Dealing Sensibly with the Threat of Disruption in Trade with China: The Analytics of Increased Economic Interdependence

Thu, 18 Oct 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Noting widespread concern in Washington over the large and growing U.S.-China trade deficit, Brookings Scholar Wing Thye Woo discusses solutions to the present trade tensions.

The Opportunities and Tensions from China’s Integration into the World Economy

Tue, 09 Oct 2007 08:00:00 GMT

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October 09, 2007, 8:00 AM to 2:45:00 PM

Wing Thye Woo, Expert on Chinese and East Asian Economies, Joins Brookings

Fri, 05 Oct 2007 19:07:49 GMT

News Release (9/13/06)

China and East Asian Community Building: Implications and Challenges Ahead

Tue, 02 Oct 2007 10:30:00 GMT

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October 02, 2007, 10:30 AM to 12:00 PM

The increasing momentum in East Asian community building has raised questions about China’s role within the region. Since the 1990s China has redefined its approach toward regionalism and foreign policy in line with its rising soft power, resulting in new sets of opportunities and challenges for the future. Richard Hu discusses China’s evolving approach toward regional integration.

Appreciation, Inflation, and China's Competitiveness

Sat, 22 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Geng Xiao argues that China’s inflation must be viewed not just as a current monetary issue, but rather as a part of the country’s long-term economic development.

The Four Faces of Taiwan Democracy

Sat, 15 Sep 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Carlos Pascual and Richard Bush argue that China should not fear Taiwan’s democracy saying “Chinese moderation can produce the positive outcome it most desires from Taiwan's democracy: that the Center prevails and holds.”

China: The Correct Sequence Should be Inflation First, Appreciation Second

Thu, 30 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Geng Xiao says development of China’s financial sector would help maintain a stable rate of inflation, and prepare the Chinese economy for measured currency revaluation.

Behind the CPI Figures

Mon, 20 Aug 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Geng Xiao addresses concerns that inflation in China has led to a rise in food prices. To solve the current imbalances, he argues, China must allow its interest rates and the prices of its raw materials and energy to adjust to natural market levels. Doing so would increase demand, supply markets’ efficiency, and wage levels.

Inflation First, Appreciation Second: China’s Practical Choice

Mon, 30 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In response to China’s growing global current account surplus, Chinese policymakers should focus first on raising the inflation rate and then allow for currency appreciation, argues Xiao Geng.

How the China Development Bank Should Cope with Market and Government Failures

Fri, 20 Jul 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Geng Xiao discusses the important role the China Development Bank can play in helping both the Chinese government and market overcome barriers to generating high-efficiency investments.

Is There a 'Correct' Exchange Rate?

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Geng Xiao cautions against viewing China’s exchange rate as the primary cause of its trade imbalance, and argues that finding a “correct” nominal exchange rate is in theory and in practice a very difficult task.

Scaling Up Poverty Reduction in China: Progress, Impact, and Lessons for Developing Countries

Wed, 20 Jun 2007 12:00:00 GMT

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June 20, 2007, 12:00 PM to 12:00

On June 20, 2007 the International Poverty Reduction Center in China (IPRCC) together with the Wolfensohn Center for Development at the Brookings Institution, held a workshop entitled "Scaling Up Poverty Reduction in China: Progress, Impact, and Lessons for Developing Countries." The purpose of the workshop was to provide an informal forum for Chinese policymakers, researchers, and representatives of international organizations to exchange views, experiences, and the results of their work.

Can Hong Kong Maintain its Competitiveness?

Fri, 08 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Geng Xiao argues that Hong Kong must work closely with its neighbors in China to attract foreign investment and reduce factor and trading costs if the city is to maintain its competitive edge in the future.

The Currency Exchange Rate Issue Should not Divert Attention

Thu, 07 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

In a two part article Xiao Geng says the US must look beyond the politics of the Chinese currency debate and to the spirit of the Marshall Plan in order to improve market access for American imports.

Trade Adjustment in the WTO System: Are More Safeguards the Answer?

Fri, 01 Jun 2007 00:00:00 GMT

For countries to engage successfully in the international trading system, their industries, firms, and workers must respond continually to new conditions of competition.

How Fast Should the RMB Appreciate?

Wed, 23 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Geng Xiao argues that the best way to determine how fast the Renminbi should appreciate is not by listening to politicians in Beijing and Washington, but rather to look at the speed of growth in Chinese productivity.

What are the High-Probability Challenges to Continued High Growth in China?

Tue, 22 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Wing Thye Woo says “if the Chinese economy is depicted as a speeding car, then are three classes of failures that could result in a car crash: (1) hardware failure, (2) software failure, and (3) power supply failure.”

Is the Chinese Economy Overheated?

Tue, 08 May 2007 00:00:00 GMT

Despite its continued unprecedented growth, Geng Xiao argues that the Chinese economy as a whole does not yet show signs of overheating.

Navigating China's Rise: Develop a Sustained, High-Level Trade Strategy

Wed, 28 Feb 2007 00:00:00 GMT

China’s growth in economic and military power has presented both challenges and opportunities to U.S.-China relations and to the global economy. In an Opportunity 08 paper, Lael Brainard and Wing Thye Woo examine five elements to a successful approach to trade with China.

A Harmonious Socialist Society or Bust: China's Quest for Sustainable Development

Fri, 01 Dec 2006 00:00:00 GMT

The 6th Plenum of the 16th Central Committee of the Communist Party of China (CPC) concluded on October 11, 2006 with the passage of a resolution to establish a harmonious society by 2020. The obvious implication from this commitment is that the present major social, economic and political trends within China might not lead to a harmonious society or, at least, not lead to a harmonious society fast enough.

Debunking America's China Syndrome

Thu, 20 Apr 2006 00:00:00 GMT

Opinion by Erik Berglof, International Herald Tribune (4/20/06)

The Structural Nature of Internal and External Imbalances in China

Thu, 29 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

A paper by Wing Thye Woo

Understanding the Structure of Cross-border Capital Flows: The Case of China

Thu, 15 Dec 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Eswar Prasad and Shang-Jin Wei, China at Crossroads Conference (December 15, 2005)

A Test of American Independence

Tue, 26 Jul 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Chinese Currency Revaluation?

Wed, 01 Jun 2005 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Warwick J. McKibbin and Andrew Andrew Stoeckel, Economic Scenarios (June 2005)

What If China Revalues Its Currency?

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Warwick J. McKibbin and Andrew Stoeckel (12/2004)

China: The Implications of Policy Tightening

Wed, 01 Dec 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Article by Warwick J. McKibbin and Andrew Stoeckel, Economic Scenarios (December 2004)

Engaging China on Human Rights

Thu, 14 Oct 2004 00:00:00 GMT

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October 14, 2004 at 12:00 AM

The Consequences of China's WTO Accession on its Neighbors

Sun, 01 Feb 2004 00:00:00 GMT

Paper by Warwick J. McKibbin and Wing Thye Woo (02/04)