AdvertisementAdvertisementNEWSCMP Economy Series‘Two sessions’ 2026: China’s push for financial superpower, corruption curbsIn this series, the South China Morning Post delves into how Beijing’s efforts to defuse financial risks and root out political corruption have progressed, and what remains to be done. Updated: 07 Mar, 2026Advertisement[1]China works to build slow, steady stock markets, rejecting norm of boom and bustBeijing is emphasising gradual growth in its policies for capital markets, encouraging dividend payouts and drawing a contrast with the West.