Sep
04
China’s Reformist Central Banker Could Be a Tough Act to Follow
ByWUHAN, China — Throughout much of China’s economic rise over the past three decades, one Chinese official quietly played a pivotal role in pushing an embrace of free markets.
That official, an urbane central bank official named Zhou Xiaochuan, is widely expected to retire soon. His replacement may be unwilling or unable to follow in his footsteps, leaving uncertain whether China will tackle problems that could threaten its growth…
China’s Reformist Central Banker Could Be a Tough Act to Follow