“Entrepreneurs livestreaming to build their personal brands has become a trend. It’s a good opportunity in this day and age to promote products at minimal cost. Becoming an online influencer is now part of the entrepreneurial spirit.”
Zhang Chaoyang, founder of Sohu, at the 2024 Sohu Annual Finance Conference held on November 28
“Employment and social security policies should complement each other. By removing existing institutional barriers, the two can create a virtuous cycle of socioeconomic development. On one hand, broad-based social security measures aimed at ensuring basic livelihoods can stabilize household incomes and consumption. On the other hand, structural reforms can improve labor market efficiency and resource allocation, reducing structural unemployment, the biggest threat to young workers.”
Cai Fang, chief expert with the National Think Tank at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences, on the China Finance 40 Forum (CF40) WeChat account in mid-November
“During Trump’s second term, the focus of Sino-US competition will be whether the two sides can reach consensus or agreement in trade and economics. This will have a direct and significant impact on the trajectory of bilateral relations. To ensure stable development, trade and security teams from both countries should establish communication channels early on to foster mutual understanding.”
Wu Xinbo, director of the Center for American Studies at Fudan University, speaking with Susan Shirk of the 21st Century China Center at the University of California, San Diego (UCSD) during an academic forum on Sino-US relations at UCSD on December 2, cited by Fudan University’s WeChat account
“In my view, macro-economic policies need to transition to restore healthy economic growth. Monetary policies should return to a neutral stance, fiscal policy should shift from focusing on government investment to prioritizing public welfare, and government spending structure needs reform.”
Wang Xiaolu, deputy director of the National Economic Research Institute, writing for finance magazine Caixin on November 19
“The rural revitalization strategy is set to continue until 2050, which means there is a long way to go. Relying solely on traditional charity models could place undue pressure on enterprises. We encourage capable companies to adopt a hybrid approach, engaging in rural revitalization and addressing industrial development challenges through social enterprise models.”
Deng Guosheng, director of the Research Center for Social Innovation and Rural Revitalization with the School of Public Policy and Management of Tsinghua University, in an interview with NewsChina’s Chinese edition
“The principle of ‘who is more open than whom’ was the key to gaining leverage in the US-China rivalry.”
Zheng Yongnian, dean of the School of Public Policy at the Chinese University of Hong Kong’s Shenzhen Campus, at the Baichuan Forum hosted by his university on November 23, as reported by the South China Morning Post
“Algorithms are neutral tools without inherent moral values. But, the platforms and companies behind them do have guiding principles. Steering technology, algorithms and traffic toward positive outcomes are unavoidable responsibilities and the foundation for the long-term development of the digital economy. Only by actively embracing social responsibility can China’s digital platforms enter a phase of transformative, rapid development.”
Mu Fan, a commentator for news portal guancha.cn on November 30
“Again, this is the ‘fair competition’ of the US. It’s like inviting a top tennis player to the finals of the US Open while attempting to deprive him or her of essential rackets and shoes.”
Hua Chunying, a spokesperson of China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, posting on X on December 4 after the US released a new round of measures to restrict microchip exports to China
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