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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
