Export gloom to brighten

Alcoholic drinks: Untapped promise

The competitive interaction between beer, white spirits and wine in China is a microcosm of the national development narrative.

Changyu borne on tide

China's largest wine producer hopes the launch of a mass market red wine will stave off a further dip in revenues.

Wuliangye climbs value chain

White spirit producer attempts to rival the prestigious Kweichow Moutai by setting its sights firmly upmarket.

Tsingtao set fair

The outlook for the nation's leading beer brand is shaping up well on a predicted uptick in beer sales and falling input costs.

A new era for financial reform

As the west reels from the global financial crisis, China is moving towards its goal of establishing Shanghai as a global financial hub and making the renminbi an Asian reserve currency.

Taiwan into the shadows

Fund performance dips dramatically from recent highs.

Property enters third phase

China Confidential delves into the market's current characteristics and future development.

China – not just a cyclical recovery in sight

Anna Ho, portfolio manager for Carlson Fund with a focus on small caps, talks on China's long-term investment opportunities.

Stock, lock and China's pension fund

Analysts discuss the implications of a recent move for mainland-listed state-owned enterprises to transfer stock to the National Council for Social Security Fund.

Should Beijing levy property tax?

A proposed property tax has sent ripples throughout the industry.

11th - 24th June

US speaks up over China export duties and censorship moves. The national pension fund gets a double boost and Beijing sets stage for mainland listings to resume. Meanwhile, the World Bank revises China's growth forecast upwards, despite May trade slump.