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Archive for December, 2008

Parsing Hu Jintao’s 30th Anniversary Reform Speech

If you’re like me, you derive perverse satisfaction from reading long, cryptic speeches made by Chinese leaders at landmark events. Hu Jintao’s recent speech commemorating the 30th anniversary of the start of reform and opening in China is no exception. The event, staged with the usual fanfare and triumphalism we’ve come to expect [...]

China’s Suddenly Lethargic Economy

The world economic downturn seems to be finally penetrating the seemingly impenetrable underbelly of China’s roaring economy.  In recent months, China’s economy has slowed sharply. Recent reports indicate that export growth, one of the main contributors to China’s expansion over the past decade, has diminished substantially and seems likely to reduce overall growth next year. [...]

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