This authoritative volume offers a comprehensive exploration of China's rapidly evolving economy from a team of leading specialists. Readers will gain crucial insights into productivity dynamics, innovation, shifting demographics, and the country's ever-changing industrial landscape -encompassing firms, real estate, and trade flows. With a keen focus on the RMB, regulatory frameworks, and the pursuit of common prosperity, this book seamlessly blends cutting-edge research, real-world case studies, and forward-thinking analysis. It delivers a balanced examination of challenges and opportunities, fostering an informed discussion on China's critical role in the global marketplace. Ideal for academics, policymakers, business professionals, and curious readers alike, this timely and accessible resource unveils the many facets of the Chinese economy, guiding you through its complexities and highlighting strategic implications for the future.