A market economy is not only vital for national strength but also essential for the future of China’s youth, particularly its emerging elites. It determines whether they have access to greater opportunities, broader avenues for advancement, and meaningful pathways to success. This insight reflects both modern China's developmental journey and historical lessons. Without a market economy, recognition of capital, and the opening of opportunities, China would face a bleak future. The younger generations anticipate a thriving market economy to release their potentials, talents and ambitions, said
ANBOUND’s founder Kung Chan.
>>It is unlikely for Pakistan to completely eliminate the threat posed by the Balochistan Liberation Army (BLA). Such a threat is currently escalating, making the situation more severe in the future. As a key node in China's Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), Pakistan's geopolitical significance and investment levels should be reconsidered, unless the threat of terrorist activities in Balochistan can be effectively reduced. China could use terrorist attacks and the resulting casualties as leverage to adjust its future investment levels and project timelines in Pakistan. This is essential for the security of significant infrastructure projects. Otherwise, such attacks will continue to occur, and even if these projects are completed, they may not serve their intended purposes, wrote
Zhou Chao, Research Fellow for Geopolitical Strategy programme at ANBOUND.
>>As the land-model real estate economic development in China has reached its limits, local fiscal shrinkage along with heavy government debt burdens are becoming increasingly unsustainable. In this context, the country will restructure its economy by transitioning from "land finance" to "equity finance" to create space for economic maneuvering. This year, the Chinese central bank and the China Securities Regulatory Commission have implemented a series of reforms that effectively address the institutional gaps in "equity finance", providing clear operational pathways for local state-owned asset supervision and administration commissions, according to
Chen Naijia, Research Fellow at ANBOUND.
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