China’s economy slowed and its economic system moved away from market economy norms in Q1 2022. Shanghai’s zero-COVID lockdown, a crackdown on technology firms, and the property sector are key factors.

China’s economy slowed and its economic system moved away from market economy norms in Q1 2022. Shanghai’s zero-COVID lockdown, a crackdown on technology firms, and the property sector are key factors.
Over the past eight months, teams from the Atlantic Council and Rhodium Group have taken a dive into China’s economy to address a fundamental question: Is China becoming more or less like other open market economies?