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Weak emerging markets are leading a slowdown in the global economy, though the fund sees some signs of progress and optimism.

The new guidelines are comprehensive but the need to sustain economic growth may put pressure on enforcement.

A return to government investment is expected to prime the pump in the first half of the year; the question is how long Beijing can keep it up.

Growing pollution and congestion problems mean that investment in public transport is a sure thing, say analysts.

Our readers say they are hoping China delivers another round of stimulus.

The absence of an independent judiciary is the reason why China’s financial markets remain underdeveloped, according to an adviser to the country's central bank.

The government's resolute decision helped China to avoid a major setback, the country's premier told delegates at the World Economic Forum.

Revenues for foreign banks in China will rise 20% by 2015, according to a survey by PwC, despite weaker economic growth.

We asked readers last week to share their outlook for second-half growth in Asia, which prompted some cheering signs of optimism despite the gloom.