Five books that explain the Chinese economy

China’s role in the global economy has evolved faster than that of any other country in the world. These five new books try to explain the challenges China faces in its endeavour to become the world’s largest economy, and how to make sense of its presence in the context of its past. By Clizia Sala The Myth of Chinese Capitalism, by Dexter Roberts St. Martin’s Press, March 2020   Roberts’ fascinating…