Andrew Sheng

Xi's plan is more comprehensive than what observers think. The key to its success will be the balance between modernity and CCP-led socialism

If China is to build a balanced, resilient, and anti-fragile real economy and financial system, it will need to develop a set of risk-sharing mechanisms

Rise of cryptocurrencies has created a unique opportunity for market forces to spearhead a shift toward a truly neutral reserve asset

The central banks of leading Asian surplus economies need to work with other major central banks

Trump is the ultimate Machiavellian prince, operating almost exclusively on ruthless self-interest

Will the US under Donald Trump draw up currency-swap agreements with Russia and China?

China has the savings to deal with its debt burden, but it needs to start dealing with it soon

Investment in global public goods could fund the world economy's recovery

In today's multi-polar global system, no single country can save global economy from debt deflation. That is why the world must also consider implementing a shared strategy

North observed that institutional change is extremely difficult, as it requires overcoming not only vested interests, but also outdated belief systems and mental models

This year, the party must agree on the direction of China's 13th Five-Year Plan, which is to be launched in 2016 and is supposed to enable the country to graduate from middle-income status by 2020

Understanding the implications of the plunge in China's stock markets that sent shockwaves around the world

Rather than avoiding risk, China's leaders remain prepared to reverse failing policies; and, if necessary, they are willing to pay for mistakes

China's middle-class stock market enthusiasm could help build a forward-looking economy - if the state doesn't intervene