Last summer policymakers in China were so dismayed by chatter of young people escaping intense work pressure (996 or otherwise) and opting to “lie flat” that the term was banned on...
China’s economy has significantly underperformed in 2022 with challenges related to covid-19 and the property sector weighing heavily. We estimate growth of just 3.3% this year—add...
Where will South Africa be in the next thirty years? Will the July unrest become a common event in the country? Is Africa poised for the next growth leap? Will climate change becom...
In mid-October, the 20th Communist Party congress will take place in Beijing. President Xi will secure a third term as party chief and key decisions on political leadership will be...
The meeting will be off the record and centre in the first instance on highlights of The Economist Intelligence Unit’s latest analysis. However, an important part of the agenda wil...