Challenges ahead for rest of the year

As indicators reveal signs that the country's economy is starting to pick up, China Daily asks five leading economists for their long-term views, including what they see as the risks along the way

Zhu Haibin, chief economist in China, JPMorgan Chase & Co

Last week's GDP data highlighted growing economic activity. Domestic demand and retail sales have all held up, which was a positive sign. But one surprise has been the increased growth in fixed-assets investments.