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Universal healthcare is not a panacea for the problems of China’s health system
To solve the problem of affordability for low-income groups, the Chinese government should increase its budget for their healthcare to guarantee basic medical services
China should adopt more expansive economic policies in response to Covid-19
Despite these positive signs, the government should not be complacent. As the global pandemic is still ongoing, and is yet to reach its peak, the government should prepare for the worst and take an aggressive approach to mitigate its impact.
China needs tailored measures to mitigate the economic impact of the coronavirus pandemic
The Chinese government should not tie itself to achieving a specific GDP growth rate. As the odds of a recession in the Chinese mainland increase, the leadership’s priority should be on mitigating the long-term impact of the coronavirus crisis rather than short-term considerations
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China should address governance problems exposed by coronavirus outbreak
Authorities may have underestimated the danger posed by the coronavirus. Perhaps they were concerned that a genuine assessment of the situation might cause public panic and jeopardize economic and social stability
China needs prudent and forward-looking economic policies in the coming year
The goals set by the leadership do not appear very surprising. But given the existing and potential challenges faced by China, the government needs to tread carefully in its fiscal and monetary policy
Quantitative easing not solution to China’s economic challenges
As the Chinese economy appears to have arrived at a crossroad, the government must keep a clear head about the risks of liberal monetary policies and refrain from resorting to quantitative easing