Andrew Polk

Partner/Head:Economic Research/Co-Founder

Andrew Polk is a founding partner of Trivium/China, a Beijing-based research firm, which produces a daily newsletter on China. He was formerly director of China research at Medley Global Advisors and chief economist at the Conference Board's China Center.

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Macau's Booming Gaming Industry

Bloomberg Opinion

China’s Gates Are Open Again

Eager for foreign investment, Chinese leaders are personally committing to increased market access in a way they haven’t in years.

December 17, 2018

December 17, 2018

OpinionAndrew Polk

China’s Gates Are Open Again

Eager for foreign investment, Chinese leaders are personally committing to increased market access in a way they haven’t in years.

Macau's Booming Gaming Industry

November 19, 2018

November 19, 2018

OpinionAndrew Polk

Why Stimulus Isn’t Working in China

The government is trying to accomplish too many contradictory goals at the same time.

Fuyou Road shopping market

August 26, 2018

August 26, 2018

OpinionAndrew Polk

China’s Growth Woes Aren’t Going Away

New stimulus measures won’t spark the rebound markets expect.

CHINA-POLITICS-ECONOMY

May 6, 2018

May 6, 2018

OpinionAndrew Polk

China Is Quietly Setting Global Standards

A little-noticed effort could be a very big deal.

Chery Automobile Co. Assembly Plant To Create 1,000 New Jobs

April 3, 2018

April 3, 2018

OpinionAndrew Polk

China's Financial Opening Isn't Quite What It Seems

Local banks are now so dominant that safeguards are largely irrelevant.

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March 8, 2018

March 8, 2018

OpinionAndrew Polk

Any Trade War Is Going to Be Tactical

China's leverage is over companies, not countries.

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February 27, 2018

February 27, 2018

OpinionAndrew Polk

One-Man Rule Isn't Good for the Economy Either

In fact, it'll make any serious, liberalizing reforms even harder.

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February 15, 2018

February 15, 2018

OpinionAndrew Polk

Chinese Need to Learn to Save Again

After decades of thrift, they're taking on too much personal debt.

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August 7, 2017

August 7, 2017

OpinionAndrew Polk

China Takes Away the Punch Bowl

Controlling offshore investments makes sense. That doesn't mean it's smart.

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July 27, 2017

July 27, 2017

OpinionAndrew Polk

Could China Be Turning a Corner?

Quietly, the structure of existing credit has improved.

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