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22
Jun

From Investing to “Pump and Dump” Speculation in China

The world of investing is never truly rational, not even in the West, where there is supposed to be a multi-generational tradition with respect to all sorts of asset classes. Whenever there is money involved, our judgment tends to be clouded and emotion frequently takes over areas of our lives that should be governed by

22
Jun

China’s Housing Market Fascinations: From Culture to Human Nature

Even in the West, people have a let’s call it special relationship with real estate than with other asset classes. Since we’re talking about an investment you cannot help but be exposed to on a daily basis (since you… well, live there), it should come as no surprise that a wide range of emotion-driven behaviors

21
Jun

China and the World Trade Organization’s Love/Hate Relationship

Back in 2001, China’s WTO membership came with promises that the authorities will embark on a journey which consists of clear measures that increase the access of foreign companies to China’s domestic market. Since then, China went from a $1.3 trillion GDP in 2001 to over $14 billion at this point and some countries (with

20
Jun

China and South Korea’s Economic Relationship, With a Focus on the United States Variable

It would in no way be an understatement to consider South Korea one of the most obvious victims of the trade tensions between China and the United States. In light of the fact that 4 out of 10 external shipments of South Korea have either China or the US as their destination, let’s just say

19
Jun

An “Under the Hood” Analysis of China’s Relationship With Russia

In light of the trade fears surrounding the United States and China, it should come as no surprise that the ties between China and Russia seem closer than ever. However, despite this reality, it is worth noting that the dynamic between the two is also burdened by a series of problematic variables, from territorial aspects

18
Jun

China and Japan: Robust Trading Partners, Geopolitical Frenemies

It is hard to discuss China and Japan without mentioning the many geopolitical tensions that are plaguing the diplomatic relationships between the world’s #2 and #3 countries by nominal GDP. However, even diplomatic relationships that seem blocked can display signs of volatility, especially in light of the serious concerns both of these countries are manifesting

17
Jun

The (In)Famous China – United States Trade Relationship

Perhaps the most important aspect to understand about the trade-related tensions between China and the United States is the fact that the stakes are extremely high. According to the Office of the United States Trade Representative, China is currently the most significant trading partner of the United States, with roughly $737 billion in goods and

16
Jun

The Dynamic of China’s Relationship with the European Union

With all of the attention the trade relationship of China and the United States is receiving, China’s dynamic with the European Union from a trade perspective tends to be less discussed. However, this doesn’t stop the European Union from being China’s main trading partner or China from representing the second trading partner of the European

16
Jun

Challenges Faced by Those Who Want to Invest in China

While China is most definitely one of the top places to be as an investor and while most of the articles you can find on ChinaFund.com make it clear why as well as how to maximize results, it is worth nothing that there are challenges you need to be aware of if you are thinking

15
Jun

Making Sense of China’s True Growth Potential?

There are perhaps three main aspects which make some analysts believe China doesn’t have all that much growth potential anymore: China currently has a very high nominal GDP (90 trillion Yuan for 2018, roughly $13 trillion), so how much room can there possibly be to continue not just growing but also outperforming other nations? As