Turf war puts Chinese regional GDP plans at risk 23 February 2021 China may skip setting a national growth target for a second year. But provinces have set their own, suggesting an expansion of at least 6.8% in aggregate. The central bank doesn't want to ease, while the finance ministry is reluctant to spend. It's quite the trilemma.
New Hong Kong bourse boss keeps eye beyond China 9 February 2021 Hiring JPMorgan’s international private bank chief Nicolas Aguzin signals overseas ambitions even after Charles Li’s failed attempt to buy the LSE. HKEX Chairman Laura Cha can help with Beijing. The bigger tasks will be to keep foreign investors sweet and the gateway opening.
