Some market-driven reforms have been introduced in a piecemeal format, but no “wave” has ensued. Observers must search hard to find the makings of a coordinated reform programme. Illustration: Craig Stephens
Some market-driven reforms have been introduced in a piecemeal format, but no “wave” has ensued. Observers must search hard to find the makings of a coordinated reform programme. Illustration: Craig Stephens
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Xi Jinping has consolidated power, but China is still waiting for the promised waves of reform

David Zweig says Xi Jinping has secured his power base, but the expected market-oriented reform programme has not materialised and is not likely to in the near future

David Zweig
David Zweig

Updated: 6:59pm, 21 Mar, 2018

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Some market-driven reforms have been introduced in a piecemeal format, but no “wave” has ensued. Observers must search hard to find the makings of a coordinated reform programme. Illustration: Craig Stephens
Some market-driven reforms have been introduced in a piecemeal format, but no “wave” has ensued. Observers must search hard to find the makings of a coordinated reform programme. Illustration: Craig Stephens
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