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After eight years, Macro Polo has ceased operations as the Paulson Institute will focus its independent research on supporting its programs as it continues to diversify its scope.

We appreciate the community that has grown around Macro Polo and the fruitful engagement we’ve had with our legion of smart and sharp audience. You’ve pushed us to deliver even more original work and innovative products. Our body of work speaks for itself, and we hope it will have a long shelf life – that was the intent from MP’s inception.

MP’s website is now archived and no new work will be published henceforth on this site. Please visit www.paulsoninstitute.org for future research and policy work on a range of global issues.

Thank you all for the support over the years, it has been a privilege to have had a home at the Paulson Institute and to have built it the way we did.

- Team Macro Polo

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Your City Match: Nanning


Nanning

  Population: 7.1 million

  Average Wage: $10,678/year

  Air Quality Index: 80 (moderate)

  Migrant Percentage: 19.6%

The capital of Guangxi Zhuang Autonomous Region, Nanning is also known as “Green City” because of its abundant tropical forestry and fruits. Since Nanning sits only about several hours drive from the Vietnamese border, the city has long served as an important hub for imports and exports to Southeast Asia. In 2017, the city reached a total trade of $4.1 billion, of which more than half were with Southeast Asian countries that are part of the Belt and Road Initiative.

The tropical scenery distinguishes Nanning from other Chinese cities and is more reminiscent of the lush landscape typically associated with Southeast Asia. The idyllic landscape and slower pace seem to mesh with a modest social life in the city, including a handful of bars, some of which are owned by expats. It is certainly a far cry from the cultural diversity and social dynamism found in coastal cities. Places of interest for visitors include Yanmei Ancient town and Qingxiu Mountain.

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