Eric is a professor and
economist.
埃里克是个教授兼经济学家。
Mary was one of the most well known
economists in the country.
玛丽是这个国家最著名的经济学家之一。
Tom was also an
economist and political philosopher.
汤姆还是一位经济学者和政治哲学家。
The
economist forecasted a steady growth in the GDP for the coming year.
经济学家预测来年国内生产总值将稳步增长。
As an
economist, she specializes in analyzing the impacts of trade policies on small businesses.
作为一名经济学家，她专门研究贸易政策对小企业的影响。
The renowned
economist's latest book offers insights into global financial trends.
那位著名经济学家的新书提供了对全球金融趋势的深刻见解。
He was invited to speak at the conference as a leading
economist in the field of macroeconomics.
他作为宏观经济学领域的顶尖经济学家，被邀请在会议上发言。
The
economist argued that increasing the minimum wage could boost consumer spending and stimulate the economy.
经济学家认为提高最低工资可以增加消费者支出并刺激经济。
In her column, the
economist criticized the government's handling of inflation, calling for more effective measures.
在她的专栏中，这位经济学家批评了政府对通货膨胀的处理方式，呼吁采取更有效的措施。
The report, authored by a team of
economists, highlights the potential benefits of investing in renewable energy.
这份由一组经济学家撰写的报告强调了投资可再生能源的潜在好处。
As an expert in behavioral economics, he explores how psychological factors influence economic decision-making.
作为一名行为经济学专家，他研究心理因素如何影响经济决策。
The
economist presented a compelling case for why diversifying the economy is crucial for long-term stability.
经济学家提出有力论据，阐述了经济多样化对于长期稳定至关重要。
In his TED Talk, the
economist shared his vision of how technology can be harnessed to reduce income inequality.
在他的TED演讲中，这位经济学家分享了他关于如何利用技术减少收入不平等的愿景。
"Major problems that humans are currently facing, including climate change, food security and healthcare, are global challenges that require collaborative efforts among countries and regions around the world," said Bo Wenxi, chief economist at marketing firm Interpublic Group China.
“人类目前面临的主要问题，包括气候变化、粮食安全和医疗保健，都是全球性挑战，需要世界各国和地区的共同努力，”营销公司Interpublic Group China首席经济学家Bo·温希说。
As the restructuring plan is likely to be postponed, Bo Wenxi, chief economist at marketing firm Interpublic Group, said that if the current problems cannot be resolved effectively, the possibility of bankruptcy will increase.
由于重组计划可能会被推迟，市场营销公司Interpublic Group首席经济学家Bo·文希表示，如果目前的问题不能得到有效解决，破产的可能性将增加。
Here is the latest interview with Xiong Yi, Deutsche Bank's chief China economist.
以下是对德意志银行首席中国经济学家熊毅的最新采访。
"Through the introduction of this new child care benefit, we aim to provide financial support that will encourage our employees to start or grow their families without compromising on their professional goals and achievements," said Liang, who is also a demographic economist.
“通过推出这项新的儿童保育福利，我们旨在提供财政支持，鼓励员工在不影响职业目标和成就的情况下组建或发展家庭，”梁说，他也是一名人口经济学家。
Highlighting China's massive market and diversified consumer preference, as well as the tangible growth of the Healthy China 2030 initiative, Zhang Yongjun, deputy chief economist at the China Center for International Economic Exchanges in Beijing, said the Chinese market continues to hold immense appeal for multinational corporations, prompting them to introduce new market promotional strategies and engage in corporate social responsibility activities.
位于北京的中国国际经济交流中心副首席经济学家张勇军强调了中国庞大的市场和多样化的消费者偏好，以及“健康中国2030”倡议的实际增长，促使他们引入新的市场推广策略，并参与企业社会责任活动。
It is expected that infrastructure projects will continue to accelerate within the year," said Guan Tao, global chief economist of BOC International.
中银国际全球首席经济学家关涛表示：“预计年内基础设施项目将继续加速。
Although cyclical factors and lowering interest rates also exerted some impact, the contraction in household savings has reflected people's rising risk appetite and consumption willingness, said Ming Ming, chief economist of CITIC Securities.
中信证券首席经济学家明明表示，尽管周期性因素和利率下降也产生了一些影响，但家庭储蓄的收缩反映了人们风险偏好和消费意愿的上升。
Yang Jinghao, chief economist at Concat Data Technology (Hangzhou) Co, said the NDRC's move to spur car consumption, particularly the promotion of NEVs in rural areas, will boost rural consumption and thus offer more opportunities for NEV-related companies.
康卡特数据技术（杭州）有限公司首席经济学家杨景浩表示，国家发改委刺激汽车消费的举措，特别是在农村地区推广新能源汽车，将促进农村消费，从而为新能源汽车相关公司提供更多机会。
This incident could erode consumers' affection toward BMW and might further lead to investors' decisions to sell BMW stakes," Yang Delong, chief economist with First Seafront Fund, was quoted as saying by Economic View, a financial media outlet under China News Service.
中新社旗下财经媒体《经济观察》援引第一海滨基金首席经济学家杨德龙的话说：“这一事件可能会削弱消费者对宝马的好感，并可能进一步导致投资者决定出售宝马股份。”。
The writer is chief economist at Sinolink Securities.
本文作者是国联证券的首席经济学家。
As noted by the Central Economic Work Conference that "the country will focus on boosting domestic demand next year (2023) by prioritizing the recovery and expansion of consumption", infrastructure efforts by SOEs are conducive to helping recover confidence in consumption, said Ren Zeping, an online influencer and former chief economist of property giant Evergrande.
网络红人、房地产巨头恒大前首席经济学家任泽平表示，正如中央经济工作会议所指出的“明年（2023年）国家将重点通过优先恢复和扩大消费来提振内需”，国有企业的基础设施建设有助于恢复消费信心。
"Looking ahead, with stability the main focus of next year's policy, China will continue to increase support for the infrastructure sector which is beneficial not only to expanding the vitality and creativity of the enterprise sector but also to boosting residential incomes," said Chen Li, chief economist at Chuancai Securities.
川财证券首席经济学家陈力表示：“展望未来，以稳定为明年政策的主要重点，中国将继续加大对基础设施部门的支持力度，这不仅有利于扩大企业部门的活力和创造力，也有利于提高居民收入。”。
- Japanese companies would face an existential crisis if they lose China, the largest export market and source of imports, Hidetoshi Tashiro, chief economist at Japan's Sigma Capital Ltd, has said.
-日本Sigma Capital Ltd首席经济学家Hidetoshi Tashiro表示，如果日本企业失去中国这个最大的出口市场和进口来源地，它们将面临生存危机。
"In terms of the global industrial supply chain, 'made in Yiwu' has already become a worldwide commercial symbol originating from China, which indicates 'reliance' and 'trust'", said Song Xiangqing, an economist and the vice-president of the Commerce Economy Association of China.
“就全球产业供应链而言，‘义乌制造’已经成为源自中国的全球商业象征，这意味着‘依赖’和‘信任’，”经济学家、中国商业经济协会副会长宋向青说。
Bo Wenxi, chief economist at marketing firm Interpublic Group China, said: "Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, consumers are paying increasing attention to the quality of food.
营销公司Interpublic Group China首席经济学家薄文喜表示：“在新冠肺炎疫情期间，消费者越来越关注食品质量。
Bo Wenxi, chief economist at marketing firm Interpublic Group China, said: "People are paying better attention to what they eat amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
营销公司Interpublic Group中国首席经济学家Bo文喜表示：“在新冠肺炎大流行期间，人们越来越关注自己的饮食。
SOEs' increasing efforts in the infrastructure nationwide, as is said by Guo Lei, chief economist at GF Securities, are in line with the nation's move this year, which is not only contributing to the nation's economic momentum but also bringing many long-term benefits.
广发证券首席经济学家郭磊表示，国有企业在全国范围内加大基础设施建设力度，与国家今年的举措是一致的，这不仅有助于国家经济发展势头，而且带来了许多长期利益。
As traditional infrastructure is still underdeveloped and has weak links due to its unbalanced growth, industrial upgrade and transitions to cleaner, greener energy need large-scale "new infrastructure" investment, said Yu Xiangrong, China chief economist at Citigroup.
花旗集团（Citigroup）中国首席经济学家余向荣表示，由于传统基础设施仍不发达，且由于增长不平衡而存在薄弱环节，产业升级和向更清洁、更环保的能源转型需要大规模的“新基础设施”投资。
Zheng Lei, chief economist at cloud service provider Smydigtech, said: "China has a clear goal in realizing carbon neutrality, and has the efficiency and power of execution in doing that.
云服务提供商Smidigtech的首席经济学家郑磊表示：“中国在实现碳中和方面有着明确的目标，并有执行力和效率。
As many countries worldwide are encountering uncertainties amid the Russia-Ukraine conflict, high inflation rates and slowing economic recovery, China's charm of attracting global capital will continue to grow, said Zheng Lei, chief economist at Shenzhen-based Samoyed Cloud Technology Group Holding Ltd. Business areas including new energy, consumption, high-end manufacturing and services will remain hot spots for global businesses, Zheng said.
深圳萨摩耶云科技集团有限公司首席经济学家郑磊表示，由于俄乌冲突、高通胀率和经济复苏放缓，全球许多国家都面临着不确定性，中国吸引全球资本的魅力将继续增强，郑表示，高端制造业和服务业仍将是全球企业发展的热点。
"Traditional and modern infrastructure systems will jointly energize China's economic restructuring," Xu Hongcai, an economist with the China Association of Policy Science, was quoted by Xinhua News Agency as saying.
新华社援引中国政策科学协会经济学家徐宏才的话说：“传统和现代基础设施系统将共同为中国经济结构调整注入活力。”。
Chen Yi learned of the company's vision when he arrived in Indonesia to serve as chief economist of CREC4's management department for the Jakarta-Bandung High-Speed Railway Project.
陈毅是在抵达印尼担任中铁四局雅加达至万隆高铁项目管理部首席经济师时，了解到公司愿景的。
"For China, innovation capabilities and well-rounded supply chains have played an increasingly prominent role during its economic development," said Li Chao, chief economist at Zheshang Securities.
浙商证券首席经济学家李超表示：“对中国来说，创新能力和全面的供应链在其经济发展中发挥了越来越突出的作用。”。
Based on China's sound economic fundamentals and competitive advantages in market size, infrastructure and business environment, Kang Yong, chief economist of KPMG China, estimated that foreign investment in China will remain at a high level in 2022.
基于中国良好的经济基本面和市场规模、基础设施和营商环境等方面的竞争优势，毕马威中国首席经济学家康勇预计，2022年外国对华投资将保持在较高水平。
These 'little giant' companies, which are able to fill in certain weak niches in the country, will help improve the industry and supply chains and enable China to become a manufacturing powerhouse," said Li Chao, chief economist of Zheshang Securities.
浙商证券首席经济学家李超表示：“这些‘小巨人’公司能够填补中国某些薄弱环节，将有助于改善行业和供应链，使中国成为制造业强国。”。
Jin Xiaowen, a Citi economist, wrote in the report: "The supply chain relocation out of China appears to have slowed or even reversed amid the COVID-19 global outbreaks … China's effective containment of the virus has allowed its factories to quickly resume production again.
花旗经济学家金晓文在报告中写道：“随着新冠肺炎全球疫情的爆发，中国的供应链转移似乎已经放缓，甚至逆转……中国对病毒的有效控制使其工厂能够迅速恢复生产。
Zheng Lei, chief economist at Glory Sun Financial Group, said major industrial enterprises' profit growth has been rising substantially faster than GDP growth, suggesting support from large industrial enterprises for macroeconomy remains strong.
荣耀阳光金融集团首席经济学家郑磊表示，主要工业企业利润增长明显快于GDP增长，这表明大型工业企业对宏观经济的支持依然强劲。
"We aim to increase our exposure in the years to come, and are committed to the building of the broader electric vehicle ecosystem in China," said Huw McKay, chief economist at BHP.
必和必拓首席经济学家Huw McKay表示：“我们的目标是在未来几年增加我们的敞口，并致力于在中国建立更广泛的电动汽车生态系统。”。
China has huge market potential and a complete domestic manufacturing sector, which is the most important advantage for the country and is also why the nation remains attractive to foreign investors, said Chen Wenling, chief economist at the Beijing-based China Center for International Economic Exchanges.
总部位于北京的中国国际经济交流中心首席经济学家陈文玲表示，中国拥有巨大的市场潜力和完整的国内制造业，这是中国最重要的优势，也是中国对外国投资者仍然具有吸引力的原因。
Song Qinghui, an independent economist, said: "In a growing market, enterprises should formulate diversified business strategies, and develop higher-end, more personalized and innovative products.
独立经济学家宋庆辉表示：“在一个不断增长的市场中，企业应该制定多样化的经营战略，开发更高端、更个性化和创新的产品。
"Agreed Zheng Lei, chief economist at Glory Sun Financial Group: "So far, there have been some sophisticated products in the domestic wet-and-dry vacuum cleaner market.
荣耀太阳金融集团首席经济学家郑磊表示赞同：“到目前为止，国内干湿两用吸尘器市场上已经出现了一些复杂的产品。
Li Chao, chief economist at Zheshang Securities, said that such moves would help Chinese firms boost their global competitiveness.
浙商证券首席经济学家李超表示，此类举措将有助于中国企业提升全球竞争力。
The little giant companies, which are able to fill in certain weak niches for the country, will help improve the industry and supply chains, and enable China to become a manufacturing powerhouse," said Li Chao, chief economist of Zheshang Securities.
浙商证券首席经济学家李超表示，“小巨人”企业能够补足国家部分薄弱的细分领域，有助于产业链、供应链的完善，助力中国制造业做大做强。
The recovery of its production capacity raised its market share of mechanical equipment exports and helped many major economies eliminate the impact of the COVID-19 outbreak," said Song Qinghui, an independent economist.
独立经济学家宋清辉表示，中国产能的恢复提升了机械产品出口的市场份额，帮助很多主要经济体消除了新冠肺炎疫情带来的影响。
"Recent moves represent an inevitable trend that the country will continue to strengthen antitrust efforts on the internet, finance, real estate and education," said Ren Zeping, chief economist at Soochow Securities and former head of the Evergrande Research Institute.
“近期的动作代表着一个不可逆转的趋势，即中国将继续加强对互联网、金融、房地产和教育等领域的反垄断努力，”东吴证券首席经济学家、恒大集团前首席研究员任泽平表示。
Wang Qian, Asia-Pacific chief economist at the United States-based Vanguard Investment Strategy Group, said China is expected to achieve full-year GDP growth of between 8.5 and 9 percent, as macro policy moderately loosens in order to boost the recovery in demand.
美国先锋投资策略集团亚太区首席经济学家王谦表示，随着宏观政策适度放松，以提振需求复苏，中国有望实现全年国内生产总值(GDP)增长8.5%到9%。
"China's laudable success at containing the pandemic domestically has meant that our key customers were able to maintain regular manufacturing operations in China and continue to export internationally, with the United States being one of their priority markets," said Phil Levy, chief economist at Flexport.
弗莱波特公司(Flexport)的首席经济学家菲尔·莱维(Phil Levy)说：“中国在控制国内疫情上取得了值得称赞的成功，这意味着我们的主要客户能够在中国保持正常的生产运营，并继续向国际出口，其中美国是他们的重点市场之一。”
Wang Chikun, an independent economist, said, "Multinational corporations' setting up their innovation centers in China is an inevitable trend, and it will help the companies better reach the market.
独立经济学家王志坤表示：“跨国公司在中国设立创新中心是一种必然趋势，这将有助于它们更好地接触市场。”
Wang Chikun, an independent economist, said: "The trend of multinational pharmaceutical companies establishing R&D centers in China is a result of international division of labor.
独立经济学家王志坤表示：“跨国药厂在中国设立研发中心的趋势，是国际分工的结果。”
The country's faster-than-expected internet development has led to some blank spaces in market regulations," said Wang Chikun, an independent economist.
独立经济学家王赤坤表示，中国互联网发展的速度超过了市场规则的制定，导致一些监管空白。
Looking ahead, an influx of secondary listings by Chinese mainland-based tech groups will inject new impetus and provide more liquidity into Hong Kong's capital market, said Wang Chikun, an independent economist.
独立经济学家王志坤表示，未来将有一波中国内地科技集团到香港进行二次上市，这将为香港资本市场注入新的活力，并提供更多的流动性。
"One concern is that greater availability of such loans could result in financially unsophisticated people taking on too much debt, or otherwise exacerbating their 'behavioral biases', thereby creating greater financial instability," said Wei, who is also former chief economist of Asian Development Bank.
“一个担忧是，这种贷款更容易获得，可能导致财务知识不足的人负债过多，或者加剧他们的‘行为偏见’，从而造成更大的金融不稳定性，”曾任亚洲开发银行(Asian Development Bank)首席经济学家的韦毅说。
Justin Yifu Lin, a senior economist and honorary dean of the National School of Development at Peking University, said China has advantages in sectors such as artificial intelligence, cloud computing, and 5G.
China's high-end soy sauce market grew 9.99 percent year-on-year to about 20.2 billion yuan in 2018, according to industrial research provider Forward - the Economist.
However, the new undertaking can have a potential downside, said economist Ma Guangyuan, who believes companies' transformations should focus on their core business.
Wu Chaoming, chief economist with Chasing Securities, expects the authorities concerned to accelerate the roll out of detailed schemes of implementing the law, with strengthening information disclosure and elevating listed firm quality at the core.
Zhang Liqing, chief economist at PwC China, said "phased business resumption" makes great sense, as production and services should resume in areas where the risk is well under control.
"Current personal finances as well as evaluations of the national economy each posted large gains," Richard Curtin, chief economist for the Surveys of Consumers, said in a statement.
The Economist predicted that China's middle-income earners will grow rapidly to 470 million by 2020.
Zhou Minliang, an economist specializing in regional economies at the Institute of Industrial Economics, said Shanxi's rich energy resources have given manufacturers an edge in development.
The climbing share price of Moutai definitely gave a boost to many white-horse stocks, with the prices of several stocks reaching their new high, while some other themed stocks are being marginalized," said Yang Delong, chief economist at the Shenzhen-based First Seafront Fund.
Annette Nijs, economist, China watcher and the founder of The China Agenda, a provider of information on China, said ToJoy is a unique and innovative business model for scaling up entrepreneurial businesses.
"There are a number of premium assets in the country's railway system, such as the commercial properties around railway stations and railway projects for resource transportation," said Xu Weihong, chief economist of AVIC Securities.
While their products and services may have passed down through generations and are held in high esteem by the Chinese people, only about 20 to 30 percent of these classical brands are still growing, according to People's Daily, citing famous economist Li Yining.
“China produces nearly half of the worlds’ steel and its steel companies have a presence in every corner of the world,” said Nae Hee Han, chief economist, and director of economic studies and statistics at the World Steel Association.
Wang, an economist, previously served as CEO and vice-president of HNA Group.
"China is a huge and important market for Washington so any problems experienced by Boeing would probably be felt by other key elements of the (state's) economy," said Spencer Cohen, senior economist at Seattle-based consulting firm Community Attributes Inc, in an interview.
"As Hong Kong ups the stakes in its battle for 'new economy' listings with New York, which stole the city's much-coveted crown as the world's leading venue for IPOs last year, Xiaomi's offering comes as a big victory and huge boost for Hong Kong Exchanges & Clearing Ltd," said Fielding Chen Shiyuan, a Hong Kong-based Asia economist at Bloomberg Intelligence.
Zuo Xiaolei, former chief economist with Galaxy Securities, said the regulator should prevent non-qualified firms from raising money through IPOs regardless of where they are based.
"There will be more consolidation of SOEs through mergers and acquisitions, disposal of non-core assets, mixed ownership reform and increased employee incentives," said Wang Tao, an economist at UBS, a Swiss global bank.
Economist Song Qinghui said the market has almost lost confidence in Leshi, as it has suspended stock trading for about nine months, during which market speculation that is not beneficial for the company has continued to emerge.
Chen Wenling, chief economist at China Center for International Economic Exchanges, said although China has made great achievements in the supply-side reform, the country still lacks high-quality products and internationally-recognized standards.
Zhao Huanyan, senior economist at Huamei Hotel Consulting, said the franchised model will offer a better financial returns for hotel management companies.
"With more than twice the share price this year and a market capitalization of over $500 billion, Tencent stands as an 'anchor' of the Hang Seng Index," says Fielding Chen Shiyuan, Hong Kong-based Asia economist at Bloomberg Intelligence.
"Currently, infrastructure construction has a dominant role, but the demand for related services will be tremendous in future," said Zhao Guangbin, senior economist of Shenzhen Qianhai PricewaterhouseCoopers Business Consulting Services Co Ltd. Infrastructure projects such as airports, railways and nuclear power stations need people to operate and manage them after construction.
Zhao Huanyan, an economist at Huamei Hotel Consulting, said the 10 million mark is a number that signifies the growing importance of theme parks in the tourism industry in China at a time when tourists in China are growing more interested in theme parks than natural tourism sites.
"It is a crucial moment for some listed companies, especially those smaller companies pressured by rising debt against the backdrop of the US interest rate increase and rising capital costs at home," said Li Huiyong, economist at Shenwan Hongyuan Securities.
An expanding middle class in China and domestic demand growth could provide business opportunities for European companies, an economist at Barcelona University told Xinhua on Monday.
China should aim for an economic expansion of "around 5 percent" for 2024, as that will help boost confidence and revive its recovery momentum, Bloomberg Economics' chief economist Tom Orlik said.
China's economy is on track for solid growth in the first quarter after registering a full-year growth of 5.2 percent in 2023, with economic momentum set to further strengthen in the second half, said a senior economist.
The country's economic data in December and the fourth quarter of 2023 showed the economy witnessed more positive, comprehensive and multi-dimensional changes, and a number of indicators on the production and demand sides achieved more dynamic, widespread and all-round improvement, said Pang Ming, chief economist with global consultancy JLL China.
"We expect the central bank to eventually deliver two rounds of policy rate cuts and one reserve requirement ratio cut in the first half of 2024," said Lu Ting, chief China economist at Japanese financial services group Nomura.
Louise Loo, lead economist at British think tank Oxford Economics, said: "There's plenty to be positive about in China's year-end reported numbers.
Wang Tao, chief China economist at UBS Investment Bank said that, consumption growth is expected to outpace GDP growth this year, as the recovery in service industry, labor market and household incomes continues.
However, Liu Jing, chief economist at HSBC, believes that in 2024, the new people-oriented urbanization process will further release consumption potential, while the gradual stabilization of the real estate market will also promote consumption for improvement, and expand the growth momentum to other areas.
Xiong Yi, chief economist at Deutsche Bank China, said that the PBOC will continue to maintain easy policies in 2024, forging a stable property market.
Fields like brain-like intelligence, quantum information and genetic technology will likely gain greater support," said Luo Zhiheng, chief economist of Guangzhou, Guangdong province-based Yuekai Securities.
Charlie Zheng, chief economist at Samoyed Cloud Technology Group Holdings Ltd, said the document aims to optimize resource allocation and the market environment, hoping to overcome obstacles hindering the development of Nansha and the GBA.
Wang Tao, chief China economist at UBS Investment Bank, said on Tuesday that China's economic momentum is expected to further stabilize and recover this year, thanks to reviving consumer spending as the services sector and labor market further recover from the impact of COVID-19.
Yao Wei, chief economist and head of research for Asia Pacific at Societe Generale, said that policymakers should provide real estate developers with more funding support to help address their debt stress.
Lu Ting, chief China economist at Nomura, said the People's Bank of China, the country's central bank, is highly likely to cut benchmark lending rates on Monday, when the PBOC injects liquidity via the medium-term lending facility.
At the same forum, Xu Gao, chief economist at BOC International, said that tepid demand remains the biggest challenge for the Chinese economy amid the lingering property downturn, suggesting that the central government should take on more debt to fund infrastructure investment and shore up demand.
The writer is chief economist at Bank of China (Hong Kong).
Yang Jinghao, chief economist at Concat Data Technology (Hangzhou) Co, said boosting the development of the private sector marks a key step in tackling challenges from both an external environment that has become more complicated in recent times and domestic structural problems.
Zhu Haibin, chief China economist at JPMorgan, forecasts the economy to grow by 4.9 percent this year, in line with what he expects will be an official 2024 growth target of around 5 percent.
Lu Ting, chief China economist at Nomura, a leading international financial institution, said measures to bolster housing demand would be more effective in stabilizing the market if the critical issue of presold home delivery was fully resolved.
Wen Bin, chief economist at China Minsheng Bank, said the nation may set this year's budgeted deficit-to-GDP ratio at about 3.5 percent, and this figure could be raised further if economic growth misses expectations.
Luo Zhiheng, chief economist at Yuekai Securities, said, "China is at a critical moment of growth momentum transition, and it is important to avoid disturbing economic stability and weakening expectations.
Zhu's views were echoed by Zhang Yongjun, deputy chief economist at the China Center for International Economic Exchanges, who told China Daily that fostering new growth drivers and promoting high-quality development will be key to bolstering the world's second-largest economy next year.
In recent years, solar batteries, lithium-ion batteries and electric vehicles have replaced apparel, home appliances and furniture to become the three new major drivers underpinning China's exports, said Lian Ping, chief economist at Zhixin Investment and head of the Zhixin Investment Research Institute.
Dong Zhongyun, chief economist at AVIC Securities, said: "Among the nine key tasks proposed by the meeting for next year, leading the development of a modern industrial system with scientific and technological innovation ranks first, further highlighting the important role of scientific and technological innovation in stabilizing China's economic growth, structural adjustment and transformation. "
Ming Ming, chief economist of CITIC Securities, said that the perspective of the meeting on disruptive technologies, cutting-edge technologies and new quality productivity is macro and systematic, and the direction judgment is positive and novel.
Since domestic credit evaluation agencies tend to use methodologies and services that differ from those in Hong Kong and Macao, exploring mutually recognized products or services will effectively promote the two-way opening of the financial market," said Charlie Zheng, chief economist of Samoyed Cloud Technology Group, a technology services provider headquartered in Shenzhen, Guangdong province.
The writer is chief economist at Zhongtai Securities.
Alicia Garcia-Herrero, Asia-Pacific chief economist for French bank Natixis, wrote in an article in the Financial Times on Dec 6 that the RMB has made "impressive" achievements in 2023 in terms of faster increase in its cross-border use.
Yang Delong, chief economist of First Seafront Fund, said the fundamental trend of China's economy toward long-term improvement remain unchanged.
In the future, macro policy efforts should be enhanced and coordination of various policies should be strengthened, in a bid to better implement economic policies, said Xiong Yi, chief economist of Deutsche Bank China.
Zhao Wei, chief economist of Sinolink Securities, said a virtuous cycle of consumption and investment that promotes one another may be the key direction for tapping the potential of consumption in the upcoming year.
Consumer-driven demand growth is expected to fuel investments in related sectors, fostering a balanced supply-demand cycle, said Wen Bin, chief economist at China Minsheng Bank.
The government is expected to channel investments toward sectors that directly benefit the people, such as elderly care and child care facilities, rural logistics infrastructure and charging stations, to drive sustainable development, said Wen Bin, chief economist at China Minsheng Bank.