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SOEs
Ottawa Gets Tougher on Foreign Government Investment in Critical Minerals, Orders Chinese Divestment
Ottawa is taking steps to protect and develop its critical minerals supply chain by cracking down on foreign governments’ investment
Chinese Bond Defaults Could Accelerate in 2017
The recent rally in coal prices hasn’t reversed the fortunes of major Chinese coal producers. Analysts expect more bond defaults in 2017.
Capitalism With Chinese Characteristics: State Enterprise Reform Through Massive Theft
In the third essay in a four-part series, the author examines how Chinese-style privatization works
Beijing Can’t Have It Both Ways on SOE Reform
China wishes to merge and consolidate its state-owned enterprises to save jobs, but it may not be enough.
Troubled China Giants Set Sights on Electricity Assets
National security concerns and reports of internal corruption and employer abuse are set to rattle two Chinese state-owned enterprises bids for Ausgrid.
Why China’s State-Owned Companies Will Never Produce Entrepreneurs
An economist argues that China’s state-run companies will never innovate because lack the discipline of a hard budget, a competitive market, a long-term vision, and interference from political actors.
