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Is China again on the verge of collapse?
Reports of China’s coming demise are greatly exaggerated, says Guppy.
September 09, 2022
China Focus
The study of 'face': warts, wrinkles and all
This week, we examine several more aspects of face and the way it appears counterintuitively in many situations: Guppy
August 25, 2022
China Focus
The art of saving and giving face in China
The concept of “face” is essential to doing business in China, but recent turbulence has made these ideas even more relevant.
August 19, 2022
China Focus
Why investors shouldn't bet against China
China is too large to be ignored and investors are unwise to bet against China.
August 05, 2022
China Focus
Collapse of China's banking system unlikely
The “Wild West” attitude among some banks led to outright fraud is a problem not unique to China.
July 29, 2022
China Focus
China stock opportunities continue
The nature of the Shanghai market has changed and now it more closely resembles more mature Western markets, says Guppy.
July 22, 2022
China Focus
China's shock Covid shift adds fuel to world-beating stock rally
"This relaxation sends the signal that the economy comes first."
June 28, 2022
China Focus
China's business and investment trends
The media coverage of China in the pre-and post-Covid-19 environment has been "a little exaggerated": Guppy.
June 17, 2022
China Focus
China's livestream shopping boom
Livestreaming is part variety show, part online auction and part group chat.
June 10, 2022
China Focus
Market access for China investors set to expand
The expanded access will incentivise foreign institutional investors to increase their exposure to the bond market.
June 02, 2022