The South China Morning Post has launched a series exploring Beijing’s progress in defusing financial risks and rooting out political corruption, along with what remains to be done. The series covers steady stock market growth, anti-corruption in academia, and financial influence.
The South China Morning Post published a series on March 7, 2026, titled “Two sessions 2026: China’s zero corruption, financial superpower push.” The series delves into Beijing’s efforts to defuse financial risks and root out political corruption, and what remains to be done.
One article notes that China is working to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting the norm of boom and bust. Beijing is emphasizing gradual growth in its capital market policies, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West.
Another piece explains why China’s anti-corruption push in academia is key to its science and tech aims. Ahead of the country’s annual two sessions meetings, scientists urge more institutionalized and effective mechanisms to curb abuses of power.
The series also examines China’s war on corruption, asking if this is just the end of the beginning. More “tigers”—high-level officials—are being culled than ever before in a campaign that could be becoming the new normal.
Additionally, it covers how China is using its economic clout to give the US dollar a run for its money. Beijing is using economic clout to reshape its global financial influence—a strategy analysts say could play out over decades.
These articles provide context for the upcoming two sessions, highlighting the importance of ongoing reforms.
