BEIJING – Officially, China’s national debt looks healthy. But a deep dive into local government accounting, railway liabilities, and shadow banking reveals a financial time bomb that could reshape the global economy. If you look at the official numbers, China seems to be a master class in financial discipline. According to the central government in […]

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BEIJING – Behind the shiny skyscrapers, high-speed rail lines, and bustling factories of China’s economic miracle, a silent emergency is unfolding. Most headlines focus on China’s slowing economic growth, trade tensions, or a shrinking population. However, a deeper internal struggle is quietly tearing the system apart: the financial conflict between Beijing and local governments. For […]

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BEIJING - For decades, China was the undisputed engine of the global economy. From cheap manufacturing that filled store shelves worldwide to massive infrastructure projects that transformed its cities, the country’s growth felt unstoppable.

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