An elderly woman shops in Beijing. The Chinese economy has made a V-shaped recovery from the pandemic, and the government’s emphasis remains on social and financial stability. Photo: AFP
An elderly woman shops in Beijing. The Chinese economy has made a V-shaped recovery from the pandemic, and the government’s emphasis remains on social and financial stability. Photo: AFP
Cheah Cheng Hye
Opinion

Opinion

Macroscope by Cheah Cheng Hye

GameStop’s wild ride and other risks just add to China’s appeal as a safe haven

  • A majority of Asian stock markets are relatively smaller and less liquid than those in the West, perhaps giving less scope for buying frenzies. Indeed, China is looking attractive as a haven for global investors seeking to hedge against rising risks

Cheah Cheng Hye
Cheah Cheng Hye

Updated: 4:31pm, 3 Feb, 2021

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An elderly woman shops in Beijing. The Chinese economy has made a V-shaped recovery from the pandemic, and the government’s emphasis remains on social and financial stability. Photo: AFP
An elderly woman shops in Beijing. The Chinese economy has made a V-shaped recovery from the pandemic, and the government’s emphasis remains on social and financial stability. Photo: AFP
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