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What is China’s biggest economic challenge for the next 20 years?
10 Mar 2021
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation on the McKinsey Global Institute’s new report on the reskilling of China’s workforce
When will the Chinese economy get back to normal?
23 Feb 2021
Contributed by Lukas
McKinsey experts discuss developments in the Chinese economy in 2021.
Has COVID-19 infected the Chinese private equity industry?
04 Sep 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Partners from McKinsey’s Private Equity and Principal Investors practice discuss the state of play in China’s private equity industry
Is Chinese industry emerging from COVID-19 stronger than ever?
05 Jun 2020
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese industry is proving to be surprisingly resilient as it comes out of the COVID-19 crisis.
Has COVID-19 changed the Chinese consumer for good?
28 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
As China emerges from COVID-19, consumers are starting to spend again. How has the crisis changed them?
How COVID-19 is fast-forwarding 5 key trends in China
06 May 2020
Contributed by Lukas
A new report by the partners of McKinsey’s Greater China region looks at how COVID-19 is accelerating five trends that are shaping the Chinese econo...
What’s driving the Chinese economy in 2020?
24 Jan 2020
Contributed by Lukas
2020: A new year, a new decade, so what lies ahead? In this episode of the McKinsey on China podcast, Nick Leung chats with Gordon Orr and Jonathan Wo...
Has China reached peak integration with the world?
02 Jul 2019
Contributed by Lukas
Trillions of dollars of GDP depend on China’s integration with the rest of the world
How confident is the Chinese consumer?
10 Jun 2019
Contributed by Lukas
In a slowing economy, consumer-facing companies in China need fresh strategies to remain competitive.
The state of the Chinese economy
06 Mar 2019
Contributed by Lukas
The state of the Chinese economy
What Might Happen in China in 2017?
25 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Gordon Orr joins Nick Leung and Joe Ngai for a conversation on what lies ahead for China in 2017.
Is There a Method to the “Madness” of Chinese Outbound M&A?
10 Jan 2017
Contributed by Lukas
What are the real forces driving the market for cross-border M&A?
Is Chinese Biopharma a Role Model for Reform and Innovation?
06 Dec 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Homegrown companies are driving China's biopharma sector to new levels of innovation and growth.
Who Will Win the Race for China’s Fintech Sector?
09 Sep 2016
Contributed by Lukas
The battle between fintech attackers and incumbent financial institutions in China heats up
Has China’s Auto Market Hit a Speed Bump?
12 May 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Despite a cooling auto market in China, there are several promising areas of growth.
Has E-commerce in China Reached Its Midlife Crisis?
27 Apr 2016
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on emerging growth opportunities in China's e-commerce market.
How Healthy Are Chinese Consumers?
25 Mar 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese consumers remain surprisingly confident, and are spending more on products and services that are aimed at enhancing the quality of their lives...
Will Real Estate Crash the Chinese Economy?
26 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
There is growing concern that the high levels of debt tied to the real estate sector could be a source of instability.
Is Private Equity the Silver Lining in the Chinese Economy?
18 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the recent negative economic headlines coming out of China, some private equity investors are taking a more positive view.
How Worried Should We Be About China’s Economy?
03 Feb 2016
Contributed by Lukas
China's latest GDP growth figure intensified the debate around the state of the economy.
What’s in Store for China in 2016?
26 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
2015 has been an eventful year for China. The economy cooled. The stock market took a hit. But what’s in store for China in 2016?
How Patient Do Chinese Patients Need to Be?
15 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Access to quality drugs is becoming a critical issue in China’s journey toward modernizing its healthcare system.
Will Big Data Be Big in China?
03 Dec 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Big data is beginning to have big impact in China, but in what areas and to what extent?
What is Gender Equality Worth in China?
18 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A discussion on the economic implications of the lack of parity between men and women in China.
How and Where Will China Innovate?
05 Nov 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The question is no longer will China innovate, but how and where.
Special Edition: Taking Stock of China’s Economy
25 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A conversation on the challenges China faces today.
Will a Chip Champion Emerge from China?
20 Aug 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Despite billions of dollars in investment, China has yet to create a company that can compete on a global level.
Can You Understand the Chinese Consumer in Just One Hour?
09 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Jonathan Woetzel and Jeff Towson discuss the most important consumer trends shaping Chinese business today.
Is a Bubble Brewing in China’s Internet?
02 Jun 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Despite having the 2nd largest e-commerce market in the world & startups listing at sky high valuations, some observers are wondering if a bubble is b...
Should China rethink its approach to electric vehicles?
22 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Despite billions spent on subsidies, tax breaks, and other incentives, electric vehicles have yet to take off.
Getting Products to Chinese Consumers Productively
01 Apr 2015
Contributed by Lukas
What should companies do to ensure that their products are delivered efficiently and profitably?
Can China Reignite Economic Growth?
06 Mar 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The government and the business sector are taking a harder look at what it will take for China to sustain the levels of job creation and income growth...
The Rise Of China’s iConsumers
16 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In a recent survey we conducted of online consumers in China, we found a number of surprising trends that are shaking up the retail industry.
The Four Trends Shaping China’s Retail Banking Landscape
09 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
A new survey shows how Chinese consumers are becoming less loyal to their banks, and more open to digital channels.
Obesity: How big will China get?
29 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
While still not at the levels seen in mature markets, obesity is on the rise in China.
This is what might happen in China in 2015
19 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The economy is slowing, consumption is cooling, and jobs are getting harder to find.
How Can China Close Its Food Gap?
07 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
As people consume both a greater quantity and variety of food, ensuring that supply keeps pace with demand is a perpetual challenge.
Will the Chinese internet change the world?
25 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese consumers love the internet. In the past decade, they’ve driven the explosive growth of e-commerce and social media.
Will market forces revolutionize Chinese healthcare?
26 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Private healthcare is a hot topic in China these days.
Will Chinese ecommerce conquer the world?
19 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Will China’s ecommerce players play a more active global role?
Can you understand China in one hour?
27 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In "The One Hour China Book", Jeff Towson and Jonathan Woetzel describe the six megatrends shaping China today in just six short stories.
Is China on the cusp of a digital banking revolution?
06 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Digital technologies are promising to shake up China’s stodgy banking sector.
Why should Chinese companies list overseas?
22 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The delisting of several Chinese firms from foreign exchanges in recent years has some wondering why Chinese companies should list overseas.
What might happen in China in 2014?
05 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It’s 2014, and Gordon Orr is back with his annual predictions for the coming year in China.
Does China’s trust industry pose a systemic risk to the financial system?
31 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
There’s a growing concern that China's trust industry could pose a risk to the stability of China’s financial system.
Will China’s countryside become as important as its cities?
09 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Now that the one-child policy has been relaxed, how will China feed its people?
Can Shenzhen serve as a model for the rest of China?
09 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Is there something to be learned from the Shenzhen experience in other parts of China?
How fundamental is China’s next wave of reform?
09 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
China is gearing up for a major event: the third plenary session of the 18th Central Committee of the Communist party.
How sick is China’s pharmaceutical market?
18 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
What does the recent government crack-down portend for China's pharma market?
Can China close the talent gap?
14 Aug 2013
Contributed by Lukas
As China evolves from being the workshop of the world to an economy driven by higher value-added products and services, it will need more high-skilled...
Is there a Chinese model of innovation?
11 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese companies do innovate. They just do it differently. China may not be known yet as a hotbed of innovation, but the signs are hard to ignore. A ...
Is the coming shale gas revolution an opportunity or a threat to China?
28 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How does China plan to tap the coming shale gas revolution? It still may be several years until China taps its shale gas reserves, but industry player...
Can China remain the factory of the world?
06 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Do rising labor costs and an appreciating renminbi spell the end of China’s role as the “factory of the world?” Do rising labor costs and the ap...
Is air pollution an inevitable outcome of economic development in China?
03 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Does China need to make a trade-off between economic development and the environment? Severe air pollution has recently emerged as one of the biggest ...
How e-tailing is changing China
09 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
E-tailing is having a broader impact on China’s economy by stimulating consumption Almost overnight, China has become the world’s second-largest e...
What’s driving China’s premium car market?
15 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Driving growth in China’s premium car market is an emerging class of new mainstream consumers that seem more interested in styling and performance. ...
Will the invisible hand prevail in China’s auto market?
04 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
As consumers get wealthier and their driving habits and preferences evolve, will market forces play a bigger role in shaping China’s auto market? Ac...
How innovative are Chinese companies?
25 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Innovation is a priority for Chinese companies. How innovative are they today? Most Chinese CEOs say that innovation is a priority topic on their agen...
7 predictions for China in 2013
15 Jan 2013
Contributed by Lukas
From spikes in pork prices to bankrupt retailers, 2013 could turn out to be a very interesting year in China. From spikes in pork prices to bankrupt r...
Where are China’s rich stashing their cash?
25 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Flush with cash, China’s rich are seeking ways to preserve as well as expand their wealth. China’s economic boom has spawned a new class of wealth...
Is insurance in China as boring as it is elsewhere?
12 Dec 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Domestic and multinational insurers need to take a fresh look at this dynamic market In most parts of the world, insurance is not a sector that draws ...
What would you do if you were Xi Jinping?
30 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
How should China’s new leadership tackle the country’s economic challenges? The 18th Party Congress is over and a new line-up of Chinese leaders i...
Luring China’s little emperors
29 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
A new class of mainstream consumers are spurring companies to rethink their strategies Most Chinese consumers are happy enough if the products they bu...
Luring China’s little emperors
29 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Most Chinese consumers are happy enough if the products they buy do what they promise: keep their clothes clean or quench their thirst, for example. B...
Can the private sector cure China’s healthcare system
29 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Chinese government has ambitious plans to raise the level of private sector involvement in the healthcare system. Private hospitals are sprouting ...
Where are China’s global brands?
29 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
China wants to build global brands. Today, though, one would be hard pressed to name more than a handful of Chinese brands that have established a pre...
Are there any rays of sunshine in China’s solar sector?
28 Nov 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Not so long ago, solar was really hot in China. Today, overcapacity and weak demand have pushed prices and profits down. What will it take for China’...
What healthcare system can China afford?
24 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
While the government’s healthcare reform program is well underway, much work remains to be done before China can achieve its aspiration of providing...
Chinese companies on the prowl
10 Aug 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese companies have lately been on the prowl for acquisition targets around the world. A few high profile deals have been announced recently. But i...
Private equity in China: from sailing to rowing
25 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
China’s private equity sector is the largest in Asia, and is increasingly seen as a source of growth in an otherwise challenging global market. But ...
Does China’s economy need another shot in the arm?
20 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Chinese government’s recent interest rate cut has triggered a fresh round of speculation around the state of the economy. Some observers are deb...
The changing role of China’s state-owned enterprises
02 Jun 2012
Contributed by Lukas
China’s state-owned enterprises have undergone a dramatic transformation over the past decade. While their share of economic output has declined, th...
How should companies react to China’s economic softening?
26 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The Chinese government recently announced a number of stimulus measures intended to shore up the economy, which is starting to show signs of cooling. ...
Can women solve China’s talent gap?
18 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Fast-growing Chinese companies have been grappling with an issue for a number of years now: how to find and retain qualified management talent. While ...
Are Chinese cities sacrificing sustainability for short-term gain?
07 May 2012
Contributed by Lukas
China’s cities are getting big, but can they also be sustainable? The Urban China Initiative believes they can, as they highlight in their latest re...
How can companies tame China’s social media dragon?
28 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
According to a new report by McKinsey, China now has the largest and most active population of social media users in the world. So what can companies ...
A second chance for electric vehicles in China
20 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In our last podcast on electric vehicles in China, we discussed why they’ve failed to live up to expectations, and whether there’s a future for th...
Will the next medical equipment champion come from China?
13 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
China's medical equipment industry - which covers anything from surgical gloves and hospital beds, to hear stents and CAT scanners - is booming. Chine...
What’s next for retail banking in China?
01 Apr 2012
Contributed by Lukas
New research by McKinsey shows that China’s retail banking market is on track to become the second largest in the world by 2015, after only the US. ...
How Chinese will the Chinese consumer remain?
23 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Chinese consumers are changing – that much everyone can agree on. But how exactly are consumers starting to resemble their counterparts in the rest ...
Have China and Japan entered a new era of economic cooperation?
17 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Japanese companies have had their challenges in China, while Chinese companies have yet to establish a substantial presence in Japan. Recently, howeve...
It’s getting tough to be a Chinese mayor
10 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The government’s recently announced target of 7.5% GDP growth for this year should be considered relatively good news for China’s mayors. For it’...
When will electric vehicles in China live up to the hype?
02 Mar 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Just a few years ago, China’s auto sector was gearing up for the roll-out of electric vehicles. Today, few electric vehicles can be found on China’...
China’s insatiable thirst for energy
16 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
China seems to have an insatiable thirst for energy. McKinsey research predicts that China will drive as much as one-quarter of the world's incrementa...
Lessons from Taiwanese companies in China
08 Feb 2012
Contributed by Lukas
Over the past two decades, Taiwanese firms across a range of industry sectors have quietly established very successful businesses there. What’s behi...
A brave new world for multinationals in China
31 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
In China, domestic firms are capturing market share and profits by designing products that not only appeal to Chinese consumer tastes – but are also...
China’s urban threshold
10 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
It’s official – China is now mostly an urban nation. According to the National Bureau of Statistics, urban dwellers now account for more than 51% ...
Private equity with Chinese characteristics
10 Jan 2012
Contributed by Lukas
The sector is starting to take on characteristics of more developed markets, leading some to ask, “Is private equity finally coming of age in China?...
China’s economic outlook in 2012
21 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
As we move into 2012, questions remain regarding how these issues will play out, what kind of policy actions the Chinese government might take to addr...
Profiting from online video in China
13 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
Despite the potential, many observers are cautious about the industry’s outlook. While the market may be growing rapidly, few companies are actually...
China’s changing consumer banking landscape
05 Dec 2011
Contributed by Lukas
How does the banking market in China stack up to the rest of the world, and how have consumer attitudes changed since the financial crisis? McKinsey t...
Decoding China’s 12th Five-Year Plan
28 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
China’s 12th five-year plan is an ambitious document that builds on decades of rapid economic development. It aims to transform the Chinese economy ...
Can China Innovate?
28 Nov 2011
Contributed by Lukas
China is rapidly becoming a center of innovation activity, and spurring innovation is one of the top priorities in the Chinese government’s latest f...