Summer Davos

Rui Chenggang, former CCTV anchor, resurfaces on YouTube, dismisses ‘various scandals’

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Rui Chenggang, former CCTV anchor, resurfaces on YouTube, dismisses ‘various scandals’

A controversial former Chinese state television presenter has resurfaced after his sudden disappearance a decade ago, dismissing speculation about espionage and sex rumours. Rui Chenggang, a former anchor for Chinese state broadcaster CCTV, known for his exchanges with former US president Barack Obama, former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd and other political figures, posted a … Read more

China’s economy ‘is full of hope’, but market reforms key to healthy, sustainable foundations

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China’s economy ‘is full of hope’, but market reforms key to healthy, sustainable foundations

Unswerving market-oriented reforms would be key for China’s upcoming third plenum, said a former senior official with Beijing’s top economic planner. “China’s economic reform has been going on for 45 years, and this year marks the 46th year, and the most important core issue is reconciling the relationship between the government and the market,” said … Read more