The Chart Room

Matthews Asia has put together this insightful report which looks at the hot button issues regarding China as well as adding a historical perspective which is often overlooked by many investors. Topics include savings rate and debt, productivity and growth, banking and shadow banking, real estate and property as well as transparency and financial reform.

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After 150 years of British rule, Hong Kong was returned to China in 1997. Hong Kong (as well as Macau and Taiwan) has operated semi-autonomously under what’s known as “one China, two systems”, with the promise of fully democratic elections in 2017. Earlier this summer, China mandated that a committee from Beijing would select the candidates for the vote. This has sparked a large outcry of protest from demonstrators demanding fair and free elections. Andy Rothman of Matthews Asia addresses his observations on the concerns and opportunities in this article.

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Explore this recent article from CNN World and learn about the importance of PPP (purchasing power parity) and how that serves as a good measure of economic strength and power.
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