China’s capital controls ‘inherently flawed’, say Chinese academics

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China’s capital controls ‘inherently flawed’, say Chinese academics

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China’s policy of opening up its onshore market while holding a tight grip on capital flows is unsustainable, according to two Chinese academics, who called for a more proactive policy from China in promoting renminbi internationalisation.

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