Zhang Jun
Zhang Jun is Professor of Economics and Director of the China Center for Economic Studies at Fudan University, Shanghai.
Zhang Jun is Professor of Economics and Director of the China Center for Economic Studies at Fudan University, Shanghai.
Weak demand is dragging down China’s economic growth. And, because the problem lies primarily in financial constraints on the real economy – not an overall cash shortage – the slowdown will be very di… read more
It seems clear that, in the coming years, the US will be economically tougher on China, potentially even triggering a trade war. But a closer look at Chinese economic policy reveals that US President … read more
The move by the Chinese firm Fuyao Glass Industry Group to establish a manufacturing branch in the US has added more fuel to a long-running debate about the tax burden on the country's enterprises. Is… read more
China's economy is facing serious challenges, reflected in trends like falling fixed-asset investment and rising credit. But many of those challenges can be addressed with one major initiative: reform… read more
China's economy has slowed as it shifts from exports and investment toward domestic consumer demand. But rapid growth could return if urbanization accelerates and the authorities implement the structu… read more
Though the accuracy of China’s official GDP and growth rates has long been a hotly debated topic, few have been challenging the credibility of its official investment statistics. But here, too, there … read more
Since 2002, even as China’s economy has undergone significant changes, its official unemployment rate has remained remarkably steady. But a careful look at data from the urban household survey tells a… read more
In the run-up to major policy decisions in China, editorials by senior officials in major publications, as well as reports and communiqués from official forums and meetings, almost always provide clue… read more
The IMF’s recent decision to add China's renminbi to the basket of currencies that determine the value of its reserve asset, the Special Drawing Right, has captured headlines around the world – as wel… read more
