The famous singer Peng Liyuan was more popular than her husband,the upcoming president Xi Jinping. She could use that popularity as China’s first lady, but author Zhang Lijia estimates those chances are limited, as women are not welcome in China’s power houses, she tells The National. Read More →

Despite the big power transition show going on in Beijing, and much talk about needed reforms, author Zhang Lijia tells CNN she is not expected huge changes to take place very fast, although the internet is putting pressure on the decision making process.Read More →

China’s government is trying to change its economy from export and investment oriented into a consumer nirvana. Unfortunately, writes retail analyst Paul French in Channel4, corruption and inflation hinder that policy greatly. What will the upcoming CCP-congress bring?Read More →