Waiting for China's turnaround

Is China's economy about to turn a corner, and to what extent can it resume its role as a leading engine of growth for Asia and the world? These are high-stakes questions. With other major economies weakening and even threatened with recession, China's economic recovery and return to sustained growth can make a big difference to the global economy, and especially to Asia.

There are both short and medium term issues involved in determining China's growth trajectory.