Category Archives: China

China’s Shanghai At New Lows

The Shanghai Composite made a new low in Monday’s trading.  The country’s uber bear market seems to have slipped under traders’ radars as global markets obsess over the U.S. fiscal cliff. At the lows on Monday, the Shanghai Composite was … Continue reading

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China’s Hu and Wen Economy

Nice graphic from the WSJ’s ChinaRealTimeReport blog of the Chinese economy under the outgoing leadership of Hu Jintao and Wen Jiabao. The upshot?  The country’s new leaders have some tough shoes to fill with a slowing economy and the old … Continue reading

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Stratfor: China’s New Leaders

Stratfor’s Vice President of International Projects Jennifer Richmond discusses the challenges for China’s new leadership. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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China’s New Leaders

Excellent Reuters graphic on China’s new leadership. The Washington Post opines on China’s new leadership, Those hoping this week-long party congress would send a clear signal in favor of openness and change were largely disappointed that the final Standing Committee … Continue reading

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Timothy Geithner on China’s New Leader – WSJ

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Stratfor: A Conversation on China’s Leadership Transition

Stratfor’s Vice President of International Projects Jennifer Richmond discusses the upcoming Chinese leadership transition and how it will affect the country internally. For more analysis, visit: http://www.Stratfor.com (click here if video is not observable)

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China Prepares for Leadership Change

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Letters (e-mails) from Beijing

A good friend of ours – and one smart dude – who works for a very large asset manager was in Beijing this past week kicking the tires and meeting with locals to discuss markets and the economy.   Here is part … Continue reading

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Crunch time in DC, Beijing and Athens – Reuters

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Flash China Manufacturing PMI at 49.1, Three-month High

Markit reported this morning the October HSBC China Flash PMI rose to 49.1 from 47.9 in September.  The PMI is at a three-month high, though still in contraction mode. Commenting on the Flash China Manufacturing PMI survey, Hongbin Qu, Chief … Continue reading

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