Tag Archives: Beijing

China’s Future: Does Governance Really Matter?

Just how important are improvements in domestic governance for China’s future development?

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China as an Economic Savior

Why are Europe’s export industries happy about rising prices and domestic demand in China?

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Getting Asia on the Global Stage

Why must Asians demand that global institutions be more open to their participation, ideas and leadership?

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Delivering the Next Economy

Why is the transition to a green economy akin to a new industrial revolution?

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Challenges of Urbanization

How is rapid urbanization affecting cities across the globe?

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China Reinvents the City

What are the long-term effects of hasty urban planning and questionable construction standards in China?

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China’s Ground Zero

What does the story of China’s Summer Palace reveal about the country’s attitude toward the West?

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Beijing Olympics — After the Torch Burns Out (Part II)

What will be the long-term effects of the Beijing Olympics for the city’s residents?

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Beijing Olympics — After the Torch Burns Out (Part I)

What do the Beijing Olympics really mean for the residents of Beijing, in particular, and China, in general?

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Designing Cities for People

In an age where parks are sacrificed for parking lots, how can city planning benefit people — not cars?

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