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Michael Pettis

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After fifteen years on Wall Street as a trader and banker, Michael Pettis moved to Beijing in 2002, where he is an economics professor at Peking University, a senior associate at the Carnegie Endowment, and the owner of 20 Percent Picture House, a private art gallery.

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A woman walks past a wall painting of the Beijing subway system inside at a station in Beijing on May 9, 2016. As part of measures to try to limit the size of Beijing and relieve traffic congestion and reduce air pollution, some Beijing Subway lines or other commuter transport lines will expand to cities in Hebei. / AFP / WANG ZHAO

Where Chinese Creativity Emerges

By Josh Feola and Michael Pettis
This photo taken on April 9, 2016 shows a cyclist making her way along a street filled with white pollen falling from catkin-bearing trees as the return of pleasant weather marks the arrival of the allergy season in Beijing. / AFP / FRED DUFOUR

Why China Lacks Creativity

By Josh Feola and Michael Pettis
Chui Wan

Chui Wan: Next-Generation Beijing Rock

By Michael Pettis and Josh Feola
BEIJING, CHINA - JANUARY 06: (CHINA OUT) Investors observe stock market at an exchange hall on January 6, 2016 in Beijing, China. Chinese stock market rebounded after two days' decline. The Shanghai Composite Index rose 22.53 points, or 0.69% to 3310.24 points and Shenzhen Composite Index ran up 45.83, or 0.40% to 11513.89 points. (Photo by ChinaFotoPress)***_***

Why 2016 Is the Most Important Year of the Decade for an Unbalanced, Struggling China

By Michael Pettis and Josh Feola
This photo taken on September 17, 2014 shows Feng Bo, bassist and singer for rock band Superbad, performing in a bar in Beijing. Beijing has a vibrant rock scene with bands performing at small bars throughout the week. AFP PHOTO/Greg BAKER (Photo credit should read GREG BAKER/AFP/Getty Images)

Noise Guitars and Rock Scene Remake Chinese Culture

By Michael Pettis and Josh Feola
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