
Economy,Society,China
New Measures to Douse China’s Housing Frenzy
Several factors underpin the latest housing boom in China. The central government’s de-stocking strategy is a big contributor. The easy monetary and cheap credit environment has boosted the development of the capital-intensive real estate industry. The declining supply and the rising price of land have pushed up housing prices in the high-tier cities.

Economy,China
China P2P Lending Under Scrutiny

Politics,China
Xi Jinping and the Future of the Communist Party of China

Politics,China
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s elevation as core leader will facilitate his consolidation of power, which in turn will allow him to “surround himself with allies, sideline rivals and ensure his rule is less fettered.” The Chinese Communist Party’s previous core leaders include Mao Zedong, Deng Xiaoping, and Jiang Zemin.

Security,Hotspots,China
Why the US-China Contest for the South China Sea Is So Dangerous
A debate between Kurt Campbell, the architect of the US pivot to Asia, and Australian strategic thinker Hugh White makes clear that the South China Sea has become the cockpit of US-China competition for domination of Asia. The outcome may determine whose principles, values and “order” will shape the future of Asia.

Security,Cyberspace,China
China’s Cyber War Against the US: How True?
In recent years, “engaging in cyber warfare” has become part of the parlance used by those who discuss US-China relations. Its use has become even more frequent in the last two or three years. How true are these charges? What is the evidence?

Security,Hotspots,China
Elements of a South China Sea Deal: Saving Face and Making Money
Some US academics suggest that a US-China grand bargain to establish a balance of power is a precondition for peace in the South China Sea region. Or, will a legal deal establishing a joint development regime and disengagement from illegal maritime assertions solve most of the current problems?

Economy,China
The Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect Scheme
The China Securities Regulatory Commission and the Securities and Futures Commission have approved the establishment of mutual stock market access between Shenzhen and Hong Kong, known as the Shenzhen-Hong Kong Stock Connect scheme.

Economy,China,Southeast Asia
Cambodia Joins the “Belt and Road”
Chinese President Xi Jinping’s visit to Cambodia in mid-October 2016 marked Cambodia’s entry into the growing group of nations participating in China’s “Belt and Road” initiative. President Xi pledged Chinese investment for infrastructure projects including a high-speed railway and a new airport in Siem Reap.

Economy,China
China’s Property Bubble: What Should Be Done?
The most alarming sign of a Chinese property bubble is the accelerated price movement in recent months. A more than 30 percent year to year price rally across a number of big cities and the sharp increase in mortgage lending have heightened concern that the property bubble is being reinflated.

Politics,China,Central Asia
Uzbekistan’s New Leadership and Relations with China
Shavkat Mirziyoyev, who has been Uzbekistan’s prime minister since 2003, was elected by the Uzbek parliament to serve as acting President until presidential elections are held in December 2016, of which he will be one of the candidates.

Security,Hotspots,China
The South China Sea: After the Big Bang
It has now been nearly three months since the arbitral panel ruling against China’s claims to maritime space in the South China Sea. The decision has set in motion political and military adjustments. But none of them contribute to the resolution of the conflicting claims or to the contest between the US and China.