Economy
China’s industrial capacity accounts for nearly 30% of global output, but it is facing increasing global risk of trade protectionism. Lianhe Zaobao associate editor Han Yong Hong says that amid escalating tariff wars and economic rivalry, China cannot avoid structural economic adjustments.
Han Yong Hong
21 Aug 2026
Economy
[Big read] Can Tibet build an economy beyond state support?
High-altitude wine, beekeeping and conservation drones — these are just some of the businesses in Tibet generating employment and income. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu finds out more about the plateau’s thriving niche markets from the locals and academics.
Liu Liu
19 Aug 2026
Economy
From Hong Kong to Xiānggǎng — why Hong Kong is better with China
Former chairman of Morgan Stanley Asia Stephen Roach argues that the “Hong Kong of old” was finished because of the city’s greater convergence with and increasing reliance on mainland China. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Tai Hing Shing examines his argument.
Tai Hing Shing
18 Aug 2026
Economy
Singapore and Hong Kong open a new gold race
Singapore and Hong Kong are ramping up major policy initiatives to become world-class gold hubs. Lianhe Zaobao journalist Tobby Siew takes a look at how the two financial centres are looking to meet the demands of Asia’s gold trade.
Tobby Siew Woei Yang
18 Aug 2026
Economy
Did Zhu Rongji take on China’s hardest reforms?
Former Chinese Premier Zhu Rongji confronted some of China’s most difficult reforms, taking on vested interests and deep-rooted problems while pushing the country towards a more market-oriented, open and institutionalised economy, says academic Gu Qingyang.
Gu Qingyang
17 Aug 2026
Economy
China’s rural decline: The missing chapter in Zhu Rongji’s legacy
Nostalgia paints the late former Premier Zhu Rongji as China’s ultimate reformer. But a closer look at the 1990s reveals severe policy reversals that left the vast rural population behind. Professor Yasheng Huang analyses the missing piece of the picture.
Yasheng Huang
14 Aug 2026
Economy
China’s beverage king Zhong Shanshan: E-commerce is killing ‘real’ commerce
Nongfu Spring founder Zhong Shanshan’s attack on platform dominance has reignited a bigger debate: have e-commerce platforms become too powerful, and who ultimately pays the price? Lianhe Zaobao China news editor Yang Danxu examines the issue.
Yang Danxu
12 Aug 2026
Economy
Can Vietnam build an industrial powerhouse of its own?
As Chinese manufacturers accelerate their shift into Vietnam to mitigate US tariff risks, can Vietnam build an industrial ecosystem of its own, or will it remain an extension of China’s manufacturing supply chain? Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Lee Chee Yang tells us more.
Lee Chee Yang
12 Aug 2026
Economy
Tan Kong Yam: China’s dual economy is built for the long game
Singapore economist Tan Kong Yam argues that Beijing believes China’s weak traditional economy can endure while its technology sector drives long-term growth, eventually pulling the broader economy towards a gradual recovery. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Edwin Ong reports.
Edwin Ong
07 Aug 2026
Economy
Can China’s slowing economy sustain its tech ambitions?
China sees technological self-reliance as the key to future growth. But with a slowing economy, can Beijing sustain the investment needed to achieve its high-tech ambitions over the long term? Economist Min-Hua Chiang examines the issue.
Min-Hua Chiang
31 Jul 2026
Economy
Zero self-sufficient provinces: China’s new fiscal reality
Data shows no province in China was able to fully cover its own spending in the first quarter, highlighting growing dependence on central government transfers as tax revenues become increasingly concentrated in Beijing. Lianhe Zaobao associate China news editor Chen Jing finds out more.
Chen Jing
29 Jul 2026
Economy
How China’s traditional markets are reviving empty malls
Traditional rural-style markets are making a comeback in Chinese cities. Driven by empty commercial space and budget-conscious consumers, these periodic markets are redefining urban retail. Lianhe Zaobao correspondent Liu Liu looks into the matter.
Liu Liu
28 Jul 2026
