US-China Tariff Pause Brings Scant Relief for Beijing
Beijing’s ability to make economic concessions to Washington is likely limited by its need to maintain the Communist Party’s power and stability.
BUSINESS

Risk Watch: China Establishes New Financial Regulator
◎ Xi is focusing his efforts on rooting out corruption in the financial sector to prevent his political opponents from undermining his administration by creating or magnifying financial risk in China’s economy and markets.

China’s Finance Minister Talks Property Tax Levy
◎ The various local administrations have long relied on selling land leases to supplement their income.

China Could Get a Fifth Vice Premier
◎ New Politburo member Yang Jiechi may become a State Council vice premier with a foreign affairs portfolio.

Risk vs. Opportunity: Microsoft in China
◎ There are severe downsides for businesses who ignore or lack a fuller understanding of China’s elite politics.

Risk vs. Opportunity: China’s Probe of Non-resident Accounts With Over a Million in Deposits
◎ China’s ongoing probe of non-resident financial accounts may be aimed at uncovering corrupt activity by Chinese nationals with foreign passports or residencies.

Risk Watch: Four Financial Industries Xi’s Anti-corruption Drive Will Hit
◎ Xi’s intent to clean up the financial sector is best observed in the proceedings of the 5th National Financial Work Conference in mid-July.

These Six Officials Will Shape the Future of China’s Economy
◎ Economic reform is a top priority for Xi, but he faces stiff internal opposition.

Two Key Issues You Must Know to Decode China’s Future
◎ China’s future trajectory can be decoded if observers understand two key issues.

Risk Watch: Ford’s Political Bet on Chongqing’s Chen Min’er
◎ Companies that choose to invest in Chinese officials are engaging in a high-risk venture.
