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China’s coming pension crisis

An elderly Chinese man walks through a dilapidated part of a city

13.03.2017

China’s population is aging rapidly, a trend that will put huge strain on its economy and pension system. China is not the only country with this problem, but it is much poorer than many of its Western counterparts facing similar challenges. The government is working on measures to address the problem, but these will ultimately prove to be too little, too late.

Brendan O’Reilly

ECONOMY

Global Outlook 2017: China’s rocky year

Chinese President Xi Jinping gives a speech at the 2017 World Economic Forum in Davos, Switzerland

20.02.2017

The election of Donald Trump in the United States brings with it a great deal of uncertainty for China and its leaders. It could face the threat of a trade war, and diplomatic challenges regarding Taiwan and the South China Sea. However, as Washington takes a more isolationist stance, 2017 will also offer China the opportunity to fill the vacuum.

Joseph Dobbs

POLITICS

Global Outlook 2017: Prospects for Xi Jinping

14.02.2017

Chinese President Xi Jinping has consolidated his power and now is pushing to make a lasting impact, including by changing the rules to remain in office for a third term. It looks likely that he will achieve his goals, but plenty of obstacles still stand in his way. Expect him to emphasize ideology over practical economics. If his efforts stall, he may turn to the military for support.

Urs Schoettli

POLITICS

Hong Kong’s youth rebel against unification with China

Hong Kong, July 14, 2015: umbrella revolution student leaders Joshua Wong (R) and Nathan Law, protest before hearing charges of obstructing police and burning copies of a controversial State Council document (source: dpa)

16.03.2016

Nearly a year and a half after Hong Kong’s “umbrella revolution” (Sept.-Dec. 2014), the legacy of the seemingly unsuccessful protest still dominates Hong Kong’s political debate. This adds a new twist to the city’s already complicated relations with Beijing, writes GIS Guest Expert Joseph Dobbs. Perceived interference by...

Joseph Dobbs

POLITICS

China’s new leaders step towards reconciliation with Japan

China's new State Councillor Yang Jiechi hosted former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton (photo: dpa)

10.04.2013

Despite the escalation of tensions on the Korean peninsula and over the Senkaku Islands, there are signs that Japan and China realise that they have little to gain from mutual conflict. The two nations have new leaders and neither wants to lose face. One way out of the impasse could be the revival of trade talks between Japan, China and South Korea. ...

Dr. Stefan Lippert

ECONOMY

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