Friday’s picks from the beyondbrics team: China’s rocketing demand for gold betrays fears about the sustainability of its economic miracle; while its most popular social network is threatened by competition, says Lex; why Pakistan’s democratic politicians should confront Islamists who have only limited electoral support; and Indonesia’s resilient, resurgent economy.
From the Financial Times:
Renren: a friend in need, Lex
The quiet revolutionary who saved the World Bank
China’s gold rush reflects a loss of faith in the growth miracle
Out of nowhere – it’s Lin-credible!
World Bank’s role
From elsewhere:
Tackling China’s Toxic Factories, The Diplomat
Indonesia: The Komodo economy, The Economist
China’s Xi Jingping goes to Iowa, Al Jazeera
Prospects of Pakistan’s Islamist resurgence, The Hindu
Thailand: A collision course seems inevitable, National Multimedia
Stefan Wagstyl
Josh Noble
Rob Minto
Pan Kwan Yuk
Jonathan Wheatley
Heba Saleh