PKU professor assesses culminating food security concerns in China, challenging policy priorities on self-reliance and rural repopulation.| www.eastisread.com
Nomura's Chief China Economist cites the vicious cycle of rising subsidies, advocating instead for targeted support for vulnerable groups.| www.eastisread.com
Former Finance Minister says Beijing must spend more via fiscal deficits and centralize responsibilities, rather than delegating them locally. Also, raise the retirement age and VAT rate, he says.| www.pekingnology.com
Local govt debt soared after 2015, surpassing the combined revenues of local govts and profits of local SOEs, necessitating a central govt bailout, said the prominent economist at Tsinghua.| www.eastisread.com
Chief Economist of Nomura Securities China believes believes that rejuvenation of the real estate sector is crucial to arresting an economic downturn.| www.eastisread.com
