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New world order: The economic crisis has revealed the failings of global organisations, yet efforts to overhaul international governance face obstacles from entrenched interests

Wen labels renminbi pressure ‘unfair’

China’s premier lashes out at the growing number of countries pushing Beijing to strengthen its currency, making it clear that the EU has made little headway over appreciation of the renminbi

Rebuff for EU in push for strong renminbi

European officials failed to persuade Beijing to begin strengthening its currency, despite ‘frank’ talks between top officials ahead of the EU-China summit in Nanjing

Editorial: The cost of China’s excess capacity

Beijing has responded to the financial crisis with what seems to be great success. But this is an illusion. Its solution – a surge in spending on investment – will create greater excess capacity

EU leaders step up pressure on renminbi

Beijing will come under renewed pressure this weekend to begin strengthening its currency when three of Europe’s most senior economic policymakers visit China

China Confidential: ‘Global’ currency reforms

A plan to turn Shanghai into a global financial centre appears more concerned with importing a controlled version of the world than allowing Chinese money to engage with the real thing, writes James Kynge

Europe warns China on trade backlash threat

China could face a protectionist backlash next year because of a huge expansion in industrial capacity that will lead to a surge in cheap exports, a European business group has warned

Speculators smell chance with China garlic

World’s largest producer of the pungent bulbs have seen wholesale prices rocket as much as 15-fold since March in large cities such as Beijing

Beijing accused of private sector attack

China is facing a growing backlash from prominent figures in business and academia over claims that there has been creeping renationalisation in parts of the economy during the last year

Coal mine crackdown ignites land grab fears

Officials in China’s Shanxi province face a battle with mine owners who are accusing the government of orchestrating a land grab of private assets for miserly compensation

Taking a view on China emerging stronger

Lex: Rare earth elements

China’s banks face overseas pitfalls

Chinese consumers embrace gold

Fears of China property bubble

BHP chief says big mining will meet demand

US urges China to strengthen renminbi

Lex: Renminbi appreciation

Renminbi sparks strong views

IMF chief says stronger renminbi needed