If true, there could be more erratic policies from China in the next 2 years. Join discussion...

Oh oh... China is acting today to forestall a fiscal/banking crisis in the years to come. Join discussion...

"China’s hidden borrowing may push government debt to 96 percent of gross domestic product next year, increasing the risk of a financial crisis in the world’s third-biggest economy, Professor Victor Shih said." Join discussion...

John Garnaut is always very critical of China. How true is this article? Join discussion...

A fascinating view of how the Chinese system works. It's a completely different planet from Australia. Join discussion...

Ken Rogoff reckons that China will fall into recession eventually within 10 years. Marc Faber, on the other hand, says it will happen in 2010. Rogoff bets that the trigger for this will be the property bubble. Join discussion...

China does not have an independent central bank. That's why it is more likely that they will be more biased towards inflation, until a crisis happens. See "Why should central banks be independent from the government?" http://cij.inspiriting.com/?p=489 Join discussion...

China is now the second largest holder of US Treasury bonds. They are now a net seller of bonds. Join discussion...

Labour issues/shortages in China. Join discussion...

Marc Faber seems to be more pessimistic on the Chinese economy. He believes China will slow and "may even crash." Join discussion...