Traders wait to bet on new growth

2012-06-19 13:38:09

The latest cut in bank interest rates for the first time in more than three years was widely welcomed as a timely boost for the economy which seems to have lost its earlier momentum.

G20 must address euro crisis

2012-06-19 13:37:53

The importance of the G20 is evident from the fact that members of the group account for over 80 percent of the world's output and trade, and more than 60 percent of the global population.

G20 must call for reforms

2012-06-19 13:37:28

A slim victory for pro-Europe parties in the Greek election has saved the G20 leaders the trouble of making their two-day summit in Mexico a crisis management meeting.

No short-term end to eurozone crisis

2012-06-19 10:43:44

The world may have breathed a sigh of relief at the results of the Greek election.But Chinese economists and business leaders have hastened to point out that the eurozone debt crisis is far from easing up.

Time for G20 to act

2012-06-18 11:44:42

It is urgent the G20 leaders, during the two-day summit starting on Monday, deliver genuine leadership to buttress the fragile global recovery.

Summit faces major tasks

2012-06-18 11:42:37

The G20 has to beef up its institutional capacity to more effectively manage the still evolving crises, promote closer economic and trade cooperation.

Bias against China

2012-06-18 11:33:39

The results of a Pew Research Center survey, released on Wednesday, have brought up the old issue of how the world views China.

Reform of monetary system

2012-06-16 11:48:32

IMF should build multiple reserve currencies including SDR and supervise their issuance and cross-border capital flows.

Keep faith with trade

2012-06-15 13:06:56

A careful review of China's trade policy will more than deepen understanding of the far-reaching significance of China's economic and trade growth to the world.

Breathing life into the euro

2012-06-15 10:58:23

Eurozone countries should seek ways to avoid breakup and restructure to address the fundamental problems

Chinese economists pessimistic about Europe's prospects

2012-06-15 09:57:43

Increasing pessimism is emerging from Chinese economists and in the business press about Europe's prospects.

Local officials play make-and-break game

2012-06-14 13:25:15

Today China is the world's largest construction site. But most of China's buildings will stand no longer than 30 years, as compared to more than 100 years in developed countries.