Chinese economist Zhu Hengpeng disappeared after criticizing Xi Jinping, the WSJ reported. He reportedly made comments on China's sluggish economy.

A leading economist in China has vanished from public view after allegedly criticising Xi Jinping’s handling of the country’s economy on a mobile messaging app.

A leading economist in China has vanished following critical comments about President Xi Jinping‘s economic policies. What Happened: Zhu Hengpeng, deputy director at the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences (CASS),

Zhu Hengpeng’s sudden disappearance signals Xi Jinping’s escalating campaign to silence critics and suppress any dissent against his economic policies

Softening US economic data spurred the Federal Reserve into decisive action this week to support growth. An even weaker set of data out of China has left investors puzzled why its government hasn’t also mounted a concerted response.

The $6.5 trillion that’s been erased from mainland bourses since a 2021 peak is an epically large price to pay for Beijing’s policies these last few years.

A government adviser was detained and removed from his posts after he allegedly criticized the Chinese leader’s management of the economy.