Chongqing has recently been granted “new region” status by the central government. Singapore newspaper Lianhe Zaobao talks to vice mayor Huang Qifang about what that means for Western investors.

Government efforts to cool the housing market are having little effect, and a surge in student numbers in recent years will soon spill over into the market, pushing prices even higher. China Economy discusses the effect of these changing demographics, and argues that stronger government efforts are needed to cool the sector.