Daily FNArena News - International

Following Monday’s disappointing Chinese March quarter GDP release, analysts have reassessed their expectations for ongoing Chinese economic growth.

Economies in Asia are poised, but poised for what remains the question.

While Beijing is famous about maintaining control of the Chinese economy, there are a number of good reasons for China to internationalise the renminbi.

China is contemplating pollution reduction measures and coal could be in the firing line. The government has also introduced more property taxes.

China has moved from a virtual economic non-entity to global economic power house. Is more structured urbanisation the only way to continue?

China is at an important crossroads in its economic development, but choosing the right course requires some significant change according to one leading economist.

Europe remains a risk, but indications are the Emerging Asia economies have rebounded to provide a global growth driver in 2013.

While many argue China’s latest 7.4% growth rate looks overstated given other statistics, DBS Group argues it may actually be understated.

As China prepares for a change of leadership what’s in it for global markets?

Analysts find the best place to assess the Chinese economy is from on the ground in China, and several have reported back from their sojourns, including to the biannual Canton Trade Fair.