In a recent SCMP article Dr Andy Xie opined that inflation will last for as long as confidence in the US dollar holds and that disinflation in China won’t help to moderate price rises in the rest of the world, as long as the drivers of inflation hold strong. Here are some highlights: The rising paper […]
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Asia, China, Insights, Media, Speakers
Dr Andy Xie: China must not panic over deflation and reinflate a bubble
07
Sep
Sep
In a recent SCMP article,Dr Andy Xie opined that China’s current challenges are the result of misallocation of resources in its boom years; the troubles in the property sector are a symptom of this, not the cause. Further more, he believes that competition and productivity are the main forces behind today’s deflationary pressure, and this is […]
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Dr Andy Xie Opined: Without reforms, China can still afford the time to muddle through its economic problems
24
Jul
Jul
In a recent SCMP article, Dr Andy Xie opined that without reforms, China can still afford the time to muddle through its economic problems. Here is a quick summary and some highlights: China won’t reach for harsh reforms, choosing instead to gently deflate its property bubble and absorb overcapacities as it waits for demand to […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Andy Xie: China’s property sector must downsize if there aren’t enough marriages to save it
04
Oct
Oct
In a recent SCMP article, Andy Xie discussed China’s property bubble as it relates to a collapse in marriage rates. Here are a few highlights: The Chinese property market has been riding on this phenomenon for a decade and a half. But when even the grandparents have turned out their pockets, one simply cannot go […]
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Dr Andy Xie SCMP Article: Ukraine crisis could spell a drawn-out war that will hit financial speculators hard
22
Mar
Mar
Dr Andy Xie, renowned economist, opined that Ukraine crisis could spell a drawn-out war that will hit financial speculators hard. With no swift resolution to the Ukraine war in sight and a risk of the conflict spreading, markets must wake up to the reality of massive energy and food supply shocks. The likelihood that financial […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Dr Andy Xie shared his insights on the possible impact of conflicts over Taiwan and Ukraine on the global economy in recent SCMP article
05
Jan
Jan
Dr Andy Xie shared his insights on the possible impact of conflicts over Taiwan and Ukraine on the global economy in recent SCMP article Gist: Financial markets seem in denial as China and Russia seek to roll back US dominance and reassert their own sphere of influence Any military confrontation would be a shock to […]
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Dr Andy Xie: How US inflation spiral could tip superpower rivalry in China’s favour
17
Dec
Dec
Dr Andy Xie, in his recent article published in SCMP, opined that: China’s financial system could soon be strong enough to withstand a stronger yuan, leaving the US vulnerable to a currency shock Floating the renminbi could tip the US deeper into inflation and turmoil while giving Beijing free rein in international affairs China is […]
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Dr Andy Xie: How the Evergrande debt crisis could force China’s hand on reforming government
12
Oct
Oct
Dr Andy Xie , renowned Chinese economist, shared his insights on how the Evergrande debt crisis could force China’s hand on reforming government, in his recent SCMP article. He argued that an Evergrande collapse would be unlikely to bring down China’s financial system, but unresolved problems could still threaten social stability. Bloated government, dependence on […]
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Dr Andy Xie: Beijing’s ‘common prosperity’ push shows how its China model is taking shape
15
Sep
Sep
In a recent SCMP article, Dr Andy Xie discussed ‘common prosperity’ in China, the future of a socialist market economy and more. Here is an excerpt: The Chinese leadership is talking about common prosperity as a policy driver. This could be a cue for those with great wealth to recycle it back into society, the […]
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Dr Andy Xie’s insights on the Trojan horse threat behind China’s tutoring and tech crackdown amid US rivalry
19
Aug
Aug
In a recent opinion piece for SCMP, Dr Andy Xie discussed the continuing China-US rivalry, how both industries are becoming more powerful and more. Here are some highlights: Beijing is cracking down on tutoring businesses in its latest move to reshape China’s economy. Internet companies have also been under scrutiny for some time. Many actions fall […]
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Dr Andy Xie: Inflation is coming, and the world economy’s fate depends on the Fed
07
Jun
Jun
In his recent SCMP article, Dr Andy Xie, renowned Chinese economist, opined that inflation is coming, and the world economy’s fate depends on the Fed. Automation has contained China’s manufacturing costs. But as the property bubble peaks, capital costs could rise. China’s manufacturing may have to raise prices. While the world expects China’s rising costs […]
14
Apr
Apr
In his most recent SCMP article, Dr Andy Xie discussed the property market bubble and why he thinks that China is cooling and not deflating it. Here are some highlights: The property market isn’t liquid like the stock market. The clampdown on liquidity has hit the equity market first, because it is easier to meet […]
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Dr Andy Xie: Population decline could end China’s civilisation as we know it. When will Beijing wake up to the crisis?
15
Mar
Mar
In a recent SCMP article, Dr Andy Xie talked about population decline and what this means for China’s civilisation. The seeds of the crisis were sown by a development strategy that relied on cheap, plentiful migrant workers to power manufacturing and construction Now, their children don’t want to be like them – they would rather surf […]
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Dr Andy Xie: Why the GameStop stock frenzy is likely to end in financial crisis
15
Feb
Feb
In his recent SCMP article, renowned Chinese economist Dr Andy Xie shared insights on the GameStop stock frenzy. The drama unfolding around GameStop is a tale of the internet levelling the playing field between at-home retail investors and Wall Street. The US stock market may become as retail dominated, and as volatile, as the Chinese […]
09
Feb
Feb
Dr Andy Xie, renowned economist, opined that despite the Fed’s best efforts, such asset bubbles cannot be sustained. Could political instability in the US be the shock that deflates the bubbles? A bubble usually ends with a shock, such as an accounting scandal or rising interest rates. So much helicopter money may indeed lead to […]
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Lijia Zhang: China’s ‘996’ overwork culture show how vulnerable tech workers have become
28
Jan
Jan
Lijia Zhang, author of Socialism is Great, opined that the Chinese government should step in to protect workers, end the 996 regime endemic in tech giants, and stop capitalism in its coldest form from being practised in socialist China. What happened was the invasion of market economy and cold-hearted capitalism. Reforms led China’s labour system […]