China's economic recovery EconomyChina Economy ExclusiveBai Chongen on China’s new economic paradigm and closing the US tech gap Top economist explains how China has less in common with 1990s Japan than many think – and why talk of Chinese overcapacity is often ‘imprecise’ Sylvia Ma Published: 6:00am, 4 May 2026Updated: 6:04am, 4 May 2026 Bai Chongen is a prominent Chinese economist and government adviser. He is the dean of Tsinghua University’s School of Economics and Management and serves concurrently as vice-chairman of the China-federation-of-industry-and-commerce" class="entity-link entity-organization" data-entity-id="86369" data-entity-type="organization">All-China Federation of Industry and Commerce. From 2015 to 2018, he was a member of the Chinese central bank’s monetary policy committee. Select Voice Select Speed 0.8x 0.9x1.0x 1.1x 1.2x 1.5x 1.75x 00:0000:00 1.00x
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Bai Chongen on China’s new economic paradigm and closing the US tech gap
Economist Bai Chongen, dean of Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management and a government advisor, discussed China's new economic paradigm and efforts to close the technological gap with the US in a May 4, 2026 article. He argued that China's current economic situation differs significantly from 1990s Japan and that claims of Chinese overcapacity are often imprecise.
Sylvia MaSouth China Morning PostFiled 2026-05-03 · 22:00 GMTLean · Center-RightRead · 1 min
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Economist Bai Chongen, dean of Tsinghua University's School of Economics and Management and a government advisor, discussed China's new economic paradigm and efforts to close the technological gap with the US in a May 4, 2026 article. He argued that China's current economic situation differs significantly from 1990s Japan and that claims of Chinese overcapacity are often imprecise. Bai's insights, drawing on his experience as a former member of the Chinese central bank's monetary policy committee, highlight a strategic shift in China's economic development and its approach to technological advancement. The article explores how China is navigating its economic recovery and aiming to compete more effectively on the global technological stage.
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Bai Chongen is a prominent Chinese economist and government adviser.
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Talk of Chinese overcapacity is often imprecise.
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China has less in common with 1990s Japan than many think.
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China aims to close the US technology gap.
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