1. China is often said to be walking the proverbial “tightrope” in terms of its domestic needs and interdependence with the outside world. Describe the tightrope including the various forces one must consider when looking at issues of national stability.
2. How would you describe the pace and nature of China’s financial system reform?
3. From Ian Clancy’s perspective, is it time to go ahead with the major investment, delay, or indefinitely defer? What factors within the Chinese political, economic, and social landscape are supportive of Ian Clancy pulling the trigger and investing, what not?
4. With the creation of a list of items, what valuable insights have you gained about China that would be of interest when considering investing in any other rapidly growing emerging market country?
