Editor’s note: Of late, some scholars at home and abroad have presented or played up the notion that China is about to collapse, arousing a good deal of reaction and concern internationally. Chinese scholars and economists have responded to the notion from different angles. Printed here below are the views of Dr. Fan Gang. It is hoped that more people of insight would join the discussion. Editor’s note: Of late, some scholars at home and abroad have presented or played up the notion that China is about to collapse, arousing a good deal of reaction and worried internationally. Chinese scholars and economists have responded to the notion from different angles. Printed here below are the views of Dr. Fan Gang. It is hoped that more people of insight would join the discussion.