China’s economic malaise boils down to ‘a failure to reform’ the system, Pathfinder report warns


China’s bumpy economic recovery has become a global concern despite a slight comeback since late summer. In the second part of a series on China’s economy, analysts call for the resumption of overdue reforms to unleash growth. You can read part one here.

China’s lacklustre growth since reopening early this year has sparked a growing chorus of calls for greater reforms to address deep-rooted problems that could continue to weigh on economic prospects over the long run.

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