China Frontline

Peking University International Economic Law Institute (PKU-IELI) has launched a new online research platform. Reports focus on policy, China sentiment, and industry analysis with an overall goal of enhancing the world’s understanding of China.

Over the past 15 years, China has advanced itself as the second largest economy in the world. One key area that China needs more improvement is the advancement of its capital markets.

“As we study the history of the developed economy, the railroad has proven to be the most efficient way of mobilizing people. As people start to move, economic development will follow.” – Vice Chairman of PKU-IELI, Samuel K. T. Lee

It is likely China's economy will pick up in the second half of this year due to some proactive measures the government has taken.

With the number of 3G users rising, the addition of a 4G network, and decreasing 3G and 4G phone prices, the domestic smartphone market could reach US$90 billion in sales by 2015. www.chinafrontline.com

With the rise of microblogging, e-commerce and mobile Internet, China's online companies must adapt to these trends to succeed. www.chinafrontline.com

Victoria Harbour Strategies and Peking University IELI are pleased to announce that their jointly-collaborated online platform, www.chinafrontline.com, can now be viewed on all handheld devices.

China’s three major telecom operators, China Mobile, China Unicom and China Telecom, added approximately 43.8 million new mobile subscribers during the first four months of 2012. www.chinafrontline.com

Residents cannot drink straight from the tap in any city or town in China. Approximately, 320 million rural residents do not have access to safe drinking water. www.chinafrontline.com

China’s commercial banks have experienced steady growth over the past few years. Since they are the major sources of funding for both businesses and individuals, the banks are essentially driving the real economic growth. www.chinafrontline.com