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China’s real estate crisis is still a political danger
China’s real estate crisis is still a political danger

Written by Dr Aravind Yelery

To prevent growing unrest and panic among young Chinese and instil faith in Beijing’s rule of law, the government must show that it is willing and able to deal with real estate problems and deliver more than sprawling cities and glossy development.

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Khan versus the rest: What lies ahead for Pakistan
Khan versus the rest: What lies ahead for Pakistan

Written by Syed Ali Zia Jaffery

The crisis can only end if the government realises that preventing people from exercising their right to vote will be counterproductive going forward.

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Why Sri Lanka’s default was not caused by China
Why Sri Lanka’s default was not caused by China

Written by Marina Rudyak

Precisely because China is the world’s largest bilateral creditor, and many of its borrowers face the risk of excessive debt, it matters to get things right in the analysis of lender-borrower relations.

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