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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?

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  1. The Challenges Confronting China’s Digital Economy
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    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.

  2. China, the Digital Giant
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    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.

  3. The Illusion of Freedom in the Digital Age
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    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.

  4. Regulating Across the Digital Divide
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    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.

  5. China’s Dangerous Digital Agenda
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    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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