With 42% of global e-commerce, 11 times more mobile payments than in the United States, one-third of the world’s most successful tech start-ups, and President Xi Jinping’s powerful support, China seems poised to dominate the global digital economy in the same way it has come to dominate global manufacturing. But can it capitalize on its advantages?
China Bytes Back
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The Challenges Confronting China’s Digital Economy
The Challenges Confronting China’s Digital Economy
Dec 26, 2017 Andrew Sheng & Xiao Geng highlight yet another reason why China must effectively delineate the roles of the state and the market.
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China, the Digital Giant
China, the Digital Giant
Dec 4, 2017 Kai-fu Lee & Jonathan Woetzel anticipate the next steps in the country's transition to a new echelon of global competitiveness.
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The Illusion of Freedom in the Digital Age
The Illusion of Freedom in the Digital Age
Nov 3, 2017 Mark Leonard foresees convergence in the impact of technology on autocratic and democratic societies.
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Regulating Across the Digital Divide
Regulating Across the Digital Divide
Sep 11, 2017 Shamel Azmeh sees risks for the global economy if trade rules are not expanded to include data-driven industries.
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China’s Dangerous Digital Agenda
China’s Dangerous Digital Agenda
Feb 23, 2015 Robert D. Atkinson & Paul Hofheinz claim that the country's online giants pose a bigger threat to Europe than America's.
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