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Chief Economist & Political Strategist

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China's exports fell in Sept16 at their fastest in 7 years (not counting the CNY months in 1Q of any year). China's exports declined a precipitous 10.2% YoY in September 2016, the biggest monthly decline since February 2016 -- and the largest monthly YoY decline outside the first quarter (which is affected by the Lunar New Year) in 7 years (i.e., since the GFC). China is losing global market share in both labour-intensive exports (to Vietnam and Bangladesh) and in areas like electronics and…

China's exports fell in Sept16 at their fastest in 7 years (not counting the CNY months in 1Q of any year). China's exports declined a precipitous 10.2% YoY in September 2016, the biggest monthly decline since February 2016 -- and the largest monthly YoY decline outside the first quarter (which is affected by the Lunar New Year) in 7 years (i.e., since the GFC). China is losing global market share in both labour-intensive exports (to Vietnam and Bangladesh) and in areas like electronics and…

Slumping Exports Lower the Trade Surplus, as Capital Flight Gains Pace

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Consumer sentiment in China rebounded in September after weakness in August when sentiment was dampened by massive flooding.In this month's analysis of the MNI China Consumer Sentiment Indicator we focus on our China Drag/Pull indicator which measures the extent to which China is acting as a negative 'drag' on the global economy or as a positive 'pull' on the economy.The indicator shows that international investor sentiment is undergoing a paradigm shift.This has the potential to dramatically…

Consumer sentiment in China rebounded in September after weakness in August when sentiment was dampened by massive flooding.In this month's analysis of the MNI China Consumer Sentiment Indicator we focus on our China Drag/Pull indicator which measures the extent to which China is acting as a negative 'drag' on the global economy or as a positive 'pull' on the economy.The indicator shows that international investor sentiment is undergoing a paradigm shift.This has the potential to dramatically…

International Investor Sentiment Towards China Set For Paradigm Shift

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China has a large budget for scientific research, a very large scientific community, large numbers of graduates and a massive population. Yet when it comes to commendable scientific research, it punches well below its weight.

China has a large budget for scientific research, a very large scientific community, large numbers of graduates and a massive population. Yet when it comes to commendable scientific research, it punches well below its weight. 

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Manufacturing stabilises: The Caixin Manufacturing PMI edged up to 50.4 in Sep 16 from 50.1 in August. Output and new orders expanded but restructuring efforts have led to further employment cuts.</li>
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China bears the brunt of rising protectionism: In Jan-Aug 2016, 20 countries launched 85 investigations into China's exports with a total value of USD10.3bn, a 94% y/y jump. In addition, the US launched 15 investigations into Chinese products under section 337 of the main US tariff law. The rising…</li>
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Manufacturing stabilises: The Caixin Manufacturing PMI edged up to 50.4 in Sep 16 from 50.1 in August. Output and new orders expanded but restructuring efforts have led to further employment cuts.

China bears the brunt of rising protectionism: In Jan-Aug 2016, 20 countries launched 85 investigations into China's exports with a total value of USD10.3bn, a 94% y/y jump. In addition, the US launched 15 investigations into Chinese products under section 337 of the main US tariff law. The rising…


China: Current Policy Tools May Not Be Enough

In September the MNI China Consumer Sentiment Indicator (CSI) increased to a level of 115.2 , just under the threshold of 116 indicating consumers are in a state of panic. Recall, the plunge seen in the CSI seen during August was due to the panic caused by severe flooding across parts of China and did not reflect actual deterioration in the economy. This was indicated as the Current Index (reflecting how consumers are perceiving the current state of the economy) actually increased slightly in…

In September the MNI China Consumer Sentiment Indicator (CSI) increased to a level of 115.2 , just under the threshold of 116 indicating consumers are in a state of panic. Recall, the plunge seen in the CSI seen during August was due to the panic caused by severe flooding across parts of China and did not reflect actual deterioration in the economy. This was indicated as the Current Index (reflecting how consumers are perceiving the current state of the economy) actually increased slightly in…

Consumer Sentiment in China Recovers in September As Panic from Massive Floods Begins to Dissipate

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Slumping Exports Lower the Trade Surplus, as Capital Flight Gains Pace

China's exports fell in Sept16 at their fastest in 7 years (not counting the CNY months in 1Q of any year). China's exports declined a precipitous...

Prasenjit K. Basu

International Investor Sentiment Towards China Set For Paradigm Shift

Consumer sentiment in China rebounded in September after weakness in August when sentiment was dampened by massive flooding.In this month's...

David Riedel

China's Low Profile in Scientific Awards

China has a large budget for scientific research, a very large scientific community, large numbers of graduates and a massive population. Yet when...

Bixmoor

China: Current Policy Tools May Not Be Enough

Manufacturing stabilises: The Caixin Manufacturing PMI edged up to 50.4 in Sep 16 from 50.1 in August. Output and new orders expanded but...

Jason Tan

Consumer Sentiment in China Recovers in September As Panic from Massive Floods Begins to Dissipate

In September the MNI China Consumer Sentiment Indicator (CSI) increased to a level of 115.2 , just under the threshold of 116 indicating consumers...

David Riedel