China: Economy http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90411457&ft=1&f=90411457 China is an ever-growing economic powerhouse, and yet it's plagued by one of the most rapidly rising income gaps. en Copyright 2013 NPR - For Personal Use Only NPR API RSS Generator 0.94 Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://media.npr.org/images/npr_news_123x20.gif China: Economy http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90411457&ft=1&f=90411457 Political Ideas Proposed For China's Shenzhen China's wealthiest city began as an economic experiment to attract foreign investors in the 1980s. Now some Chinese propose that Shenzhen should begin political experimentation. But democratic reforms, like government transparency and separation of powers, are unlikely in the near future. Wed, 10 Dec 2008 00:00:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97977395&ft=1&f=90411457 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97977395&ft=1&f=90411457 China's wealthiest city began as an economic experiment to attract foreign investors in the 1980s. Now some Chinese propose that Shenzhen should begin political experimentation. But democratic reforms, like government transparency and separation of powers, are unlikely in the near future.

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]]> Shift In Chinese Labor Force Marks Poor Economy The tide of migrant Chinese workers is starting to show a permanent shift toward inland, non-factory jobs as the flagging economy continues to force manufacturing shutdowns. An influx of new, skilled labor combined with dwindling numbers of jobs is forcing laborers to return home. Tue, 09 Dec 2008 11:05:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97941559&ft=1&f=90411457 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97941559&ft=1&f=90411457 The tide of migrant Chinese workers is starting to show a permanent shift toward inland, non-factory jobs as the flagging economy continues to force manufacturing shutdowns. An influx of new, skilled labor combined with dwindling numbers of jobs is forcing laborers to return home.

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]]> Fears Of Unrest Prompt Bailout Of China Exporters The current economic crisis signals a shift in China's role as factory to the world. As American consumers buy less of China's exports, many factories and companies in the industrial city of Dongguan are seeing sales fall off and production lines close. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 18:15:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97727984&ft=1&f=90411457 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97727984&ft=1&f=90411457 The current economic crisis signals a shift in China's role as factory to the world. As American consumers buy less of China's exports, many factories and companies in the industrial city of Dongguan are seeing sales fall off and production lines close.

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]]> Shaking Myths Of U.S.-China Role In Economic Crisis Economic myth-mongering obscures important shifts occurring in the global economy, in which the U.S. and China are playing leading roles. One Beijing University professor warns that, in fact, we may be on the verge of a powerful backlash against globalization and free trade. Mon, 08 Dec 2008 01:08:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97851471&ft=1&f=90411457 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=97851471&ft=1&f=90411457 Economic myth-mongering obscures important shifts occurring in the global economy, in which the U.S. and China are playing leading roles. One Beijing University professor warns that, in fact, we may be on the verge of a powerful backlash against globalization and free trade.

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]]> 'Marketplace' Report: Where China Invests China wants to invest its money, but it doesn't want to take a risk on the shaky U.S. housing market. China's four biggest banks are looking for other ways to invest their huge foreign currency reserves. Wed, 03 Sep 2008 13:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94235618&ft=1&f=90411457 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=94235618&ft=1&f=90411457 China wants to invest its money, but it doesn't want to take a risk on the shaky U.S. housing market. China's four biggest banks are looking for other ways to invest their huge foreign currency reserves.

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]]> Chinese City Folk Throng To Ancient Shangli With more disposable income in a booming economy, Chinese tourists head to the city of Shangli to see a 300-year-old bridge and pay homage to their ancestors. Peasants and longtime residents welcome the attention. Thu, 07 Aug 2008 17:05:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90235259&ft=1&f=90411457 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=90235259&ft=1&f=90411457 With more disposable income in a booming economy, Chinese tourists head to the city of Shangli to see a 300-year-old bridge and pay homage to their ancestors. Peasants and longtime residents welcome the attention.

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]]> After Quake, Entrepreneurs Do Business In Tents Despite government claims that it will restore the living standards of quake survivors in just three years, many Chinese aren't waiting for a permanent structure to open shop. They're using tents for barber shops, restaurants and stores. Wed, 06 Aug 2008 00:00:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93047899&ft=1&f=90411457 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=93047899&ft=1&f=90411457 Despite government claims that it will restore the living standards of quake survivors in just three years, many Chinese aren't waiting for a permanent structure to open shop. They're using tents for barber shops, restaurants and stores.

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]]> Chairman Mao: An Unlikely Business Guru A recent study published in the <em>Harvard Business Review</em> found that 14 out of 15 Chinese CEOs said they turned to Chairman Mao for inspiration. Chinese businessmen are employing tactics from even such dark periods as the Cultural Revolution. Thu, 24 Apr 2008 14:59:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89759725&ft=1&f=90411457 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89759725&ft=1&f=90411457 A recent study published in the Harvard Business Review found that 14 out of 15 Chinese CEOs said they turned to Chairman Mao for inspiration. Chinese businessmen are employing tactics from even such dark periods as the Cultural Revolution.

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]]> Brothers' Lives Reflect China's Growing Income Gap The story of the three Gong brothers in Beijing illustrates the many ways China's growing wealth gap has played out: who succeeded in the country's new economy, who failed and how relations among the brothers have frayed. Tue, 01 Apr 2008 00:09:00 -0400 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89253125&ft=1&f=90411457 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=89253125&ft=1&f=90411457 The story of the three Gong brothers in Beijing illustrates the many ways China's growing wealth gap has played out: who succeeded in the country's new economy, who failed and how relations among the brothers have frayed.

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]]> 'Made in China' Is Cheap No More South China is the world's factory floor. For years, it has churned out cheap products like toys, shoes and clothing. But now rising costs — and shifts in Chinese government policy — are knocking hundreds of smaller factories out of business. Wed, 27 Feb 2008 14:55:00 -0500 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=65080288&ft=1&f=90411457 http://www.npr.org/templates/story/story.php?storyId=65080288&ft=1&f=90411457 South China is the world's factory floor. For years, it has churned out cheap products like toys, shoes and clothing. But now rising costs — and shifts in Chinese government policy — are knocking hundreds of smaller factories out of business.

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