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China Business & Finance Research

Key databases for researching Chinese companies, stock markets, economic data, and business news.

4 steps
1CSMAR (China Stock Market & Accounting Research)
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2Chinese Statistical Yearbooks Database
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3Capital IQ
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4Caixin Global
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Get Chinese Financial Data

Historical stock and financial data for all Chinese listed companies

💡 Pro tip: Available via WRDS — use your NYU credentials

Software$200/yr value
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CSMAR (China Stock Market & Accounting Research)

Chinese & East Asian Studies

Historical financial statements and stock returns for China's listed companies on Shanghai and Shenzhen exchanges. Includes ownership, governance, and M&A data.

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2

Check Macro Statistics

GDP, trade, population, industry data by province

💡 Pro tip: Compare districts using the analysis tool

Database$500/yr value
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Chinese Statistical Yearbooks Database

Chinese & East Asian Studies

Wide variety of economic, social and environmental statistical data for China. Includes data search, analysis tools, and yearbook navigation covering all aspects of Chinese society.

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3

Screen Companies

Covers both Chinese and global companies for comparison

💡 Pro tip: Use screening to filter by exchange (Shanghai, Shenzhen)

Database$24,000/yr value
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Capital IQ

Company & Industry Data

Data on public and private companies, financial statements, M&A/deals, PE/VC, LBOs, and executives and boards worldwide. Use the screening and charting features to create lists of firms for investment analysis coursework or job searches.

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4

Track Current News

Breaking business news and analysis on China

💡 Pro tip: Subscribe to CX Flash for brief story alerts

Database$500/yr value
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Caixin Global

Chinese & East Asian Studies

Financial and business news from China's leading independent media outlet. Complete access to paid content including CX Flash brief stories and weekly audio roundups.

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