Latest articles from David Friesen

Qingdao seeks to stand out form the crowd

Qingdao seeks to stand out from the crowd

With rising wages eroding cost advantages for foreign firms operating in China, the city of Qingdao is seeking to diversify its economy – one of the most open to FDI in the country – with much of its growth centred around its marine economy.

Chongqing a municipal marvel

Chongqing: a municipal marvel?

Chongqing in western China has been posting impressive GDP and investment figures in recent years, growth that continued unabated even through a major political scandal. Is the municipality set to run out of steam, or continue its march to become China's next great investment opportunity?

China tries to tame its wild west

China tries to tame its wild west

Long overlooked because of its remote location, the Chinese city of Urumqi is starting to benefit from a government initiative aimed at unlocking the economic potential of the country's untapped western regions. Will investment in its infrastructure and transport links pay off?

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