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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
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China needs to enact facial recognition legislation
But before the technology can be applied at scale, China can no longer evade discussions over the legal issues surrounding the use of facial recognition technology
Impact of China’s recent plan to boost local governments’ financial situation is limited
This model, known as land finance, has been the driving force behind China’s runaway housing prices, and has created serious economic and social problems
China’s first regulation on children’s online privacy a major step in the right direction
Given their higher level of internet use and lack of maturity, children’s privacy is far more vulnerable to being violated than adults