Opinion: Once characterised by double-digit growth rates, China, often referred to as the ‘Dragon’ in economic discourse, is now pursuing a paradigm shift towards sustainable development
Dr Murat Ungor
Dr Murat Ungor is a senior lecturer in the University of Otago’s Department of Economics, focusing on international macroeconomics and trade, and China’s structural transformation.
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