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China To Rule Renewables
China is committed to investing more than $360 billion in domestic renewable energy and supporting technologies by 2020,building on its existing position as the world’s largest investor in renewables.
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Economics, Policy & Regulation
Jack Ma Pledges US Jobs. Sort Of
Alibaba executive chairman Jack Ma stood side by side with president-elect Donald Trumpon January 9 to tout Alibaba plans that would “create one million [US] jobs.” Turns out, the plans are to support exporters, which may or may not create jobs in the US.
Economics, Policy & Regulation
Old Essay Shines Light On Trumps Trade Rep
A35-page essay in the archives of the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission shows howRobert Lighthizer, a veteran attorney who is now Trump’s pick for US Trade Representative, might approach America's$30 billion-a-month trade deficit with China.
News
China: New Finance Minister Won’t Change Much
Given that China’s growth is slowing, the decision to replace Finance minister Lou Jiwei with Xiao Jie is controversial—yet not surprising.
Features
China Battles Aging And Debt
Arthur Kroeber, head of research and founding partner of Gavekal Dragonomics, spoke with Global Finance about China’s politics, its markets and its future role in the global economy.
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US Execs Flock To China—Then Flee
<strong>China</strong><br />
When Alibaba announced in May that it was hiring former Goldman Sachs managing director Douglas Feagin to run the international unit of its finance arm, Ant Financial, many observers had a sense of déjà vu.<br />
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
China’s Currency Fixings Suggests Move Toward Market Rate
The People’s Bank of China has introduced bigger movements in its daily fixings of the country’s currency against the dollar. If sustained, this subtle change could signal that the central bank is preparing to allow greater flexibility in foreign exchange trading.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Dealmaking Declines Despite China’s Record Overseas Buying
Following a record-breaking year for worldwide mergers and acquisitions, dealmaking declined to a two-year low in the first quarter of 2016.
Award Winners
Internationalization Picks Up Speed
Bank of China, the fourth-largest bank in the world, has been an ener-getic leader in expanding overseas. In an interview with Global Finance, Chen Siqing, the bank’s president, spoke about internationalization efforts and the importance of overseas growth.
News
Can New Chinese Regulator Stabilize Markets?
<strong>Newsmakers | China</strong><br />
Liu Shiyu, who became the new head in mid-February, has an impressive pedigree. But the challenges he faces will require nothing short of mastery.
Capital Raising & Corporate Finance
Dalian Wanda Creates World’s Biggest Theater Chain
<strong>Trends | Movies</strong><br />
China’s richest man goes to Hollywood and buys it.