Wall Street and Beijing: An Unholy Nexus?

The news coming out of China points to deep-rooted economic troubles, and Beijing's new regulations make for an uncertain business environment. Yet, Wall Street is bullish on Chinese stocks!

For those who have been watching the world market news, this is something of a paradox.

Here is what we do know: The "world's factory" is slowing down. Its shoddy foundations can no longer sustain the growth it put forth at the turn of the millennium.