Understanding China
Zhang Jun worries that weakened incentives for local-government policy innovation are undermining dynamism and growth in China
6th Oct 22, 11:16am
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Zhang Jun worries that weakened incentives for local-government policy innovation are undermining dynamism and growth in China
Stephen Roach thinks the US central bank and Chinese governance share a conceptual weakness leading to major policy blunders
28th Sep 22, 9:11am
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Stephen Roach thinks the US central bank and Chinese governance share a conceptual weakness leading to major policy blunders
David Mahon on how tough zero-COVID policies have hurt the Chinese economy and the entrepreneurs who drive it, pushing away international buyers. He also explains why Beijing has remained staunch - and how it might end
25th Sep 22, 7:00am
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David Mahon on how tough zero-COVID policies have hurt the Chinese economy and the entrepreneurs who drive it, pushing away international buyers. He also explains why Beijing has remained staunch - and how it might end
Taiwan's foreign minister makes a pitch for his 'country' to be admitted to the UN ahead of the upcoming UN General Assembly. 'The people of Taiwan can only be represented in the international community by their free and democratically elected government'
20th Sep 22, 4:39pm
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Taiwan's foreign minister makes a pitch for his 'country' to be admitted to the UN ahead of the upcoming UN General Assembly. 'The people of Taiwan can only be represented in the international community by their free and democratically elected government'
Mark Tanner reports that serious geopolitical tensions and great power rivalries often don't hurt trade. Savvy companies “double down”, using challenging times to put more effort into building brands and strengthening relations with customers. It works
8th Sep 22, 5:00am
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Mark Tanner reports that serious geopolitical tensions and great power rivalries often don't hurt trade. Savvy companies “double down”, using challenging times to put more effort into building brands and strengthening relations with customers. It works
Despite recent headlines, many New Zealanders see the value of engaging with China. This even-mindedness will stand us in good stead in future, says Alistair Crozier
7th Sep 22, 11:24am
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Despite recent headlines, many New Zealanders see the value of engaging with China. This even-mindedness will stand us in good stead in future, says Alistair Crozier
Stephen Jacobi on the importance of NZ's trade relationship with China, the risks to it, and opportunities to diversify to other countries
4th Sep 22, 6:00am
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Stephen Jacobi on the importance of NZ's trade relationship with China, the risks to it, and opportunities to diversify to other countries
David Mahon explains the economic impact of China's hot summer, Covid-zero policy and much more
28th Aug 22, 6:00am
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David Mahon explains the economic impact of China's hot summer, Covid-zero policy and much more
Stephen Roach says that three factors have shaved nearly 3.5 percentage points from China's output gains since 2012
24th Aug 22, 11:54am
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Stephen Roach says that three factors have shaved nearly 3.5 percentage points from China's output gains since 2012
David Mahon says the US is being reckless in stirring up the Taiwan issue and although China has few good options, it will still defend its long term interests
21st Aug 22, 12:43pm
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David Mahon says the US is being reckless in stirring up the Taiwan issue and although China has few good options, it will still defend its long term interests
Hoe Ee Khor and Kimi Xu Jiang explain why the US Fed's hawkish monetary policy will not lead to a repeat of the 1997 Asian financial crisis
5th Aug 22, 9:26am
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Hoe Ee Khor and Kimi Xu Jiang explain why the US Fed's hawkish monetary policy will not lead to a repeat of the 1997 Asian financial crisis
Zhang Jun worries that a new round of stimulus to bolster disappointing growth in China could drive up their price levels
4th Aug 22, 5:58pm
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Zhang Jun worries that a new round of stimulus to bolster disappointing growth in China could drive up their price levels
Stephen Roach thinks China, who benefited the most from global trade growth, could now lose the most
26th Jul 22, 9:26am
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Stephen Roach thinks China, who benefited the most from global trade growth, could now lose the most
China's alignment with Russia has driven 75% of Australians to consider it 'very likely' or 'somewhat likely' that China will become a military threat to Australia in the next 20 years
21st Jul 22, 11:53am
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China's alignment with Russia has driven 75% of Australians to consider it 'very likely' or 'somewhat likely' that China will become a military threat to Australia in the next 20 years
Yi Fuxian thinks China's rulers will come to regret the consequences of the security crackdown in Xinjiang province
13th Jul 22, 10:40am
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Yi Fuxian thinks China's rulers will come to regret the consequences of the security crackdown in Xinjiang province
Yu Yongding worries that the United States' long record of easily servicing its massive debts might be coming to an end
6th Jul 22, 9:51am
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Yu Yongding worries that the United States' long record of easily servicing its massive debts might be coming to an end
The G7, NATO, & ECB meetings this week provide a sense of the scale & scope of current global challenges, and some of the emerging responses
2nd Jul 22, 10:23am
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The G7, NATO, & ECB meetings this week provide a sense of the scale & scope of current global challenges, and some of the emerging responses
George Magnus thinks that, with geopolitics thwarting globalisation, China's economy might never overtake America's
29th Jun 22, 12:25pm
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George Magnus thinks that, with geopolitics thwarting globalisation, China's economy might never overtake America's
Keun Lee considers what it would take for China to leapfrog incumbents in an economically critical industry
28th Jun 22, 11:51am
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Keun Lee considers what it would take for China to leapfrog incumbents in an economically critical industry
David Mahon says the tightropes that New Zealand prime ministers have walked between the West and China in the past were wider and lower to the ground than the thin, highwires they now traverse - and will traverse in the future
25th Jun 22, 10:00am
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David Mahon says the tightropes that New Zealand prime ministers have walked between the West and China in the past were wider and lower to the ground than the thin, highwires they now traverse - and will traverse in the future
David Mahon reviews where China has landed with its unique approach to pandemic control, and assesses its chances of economic revival
23rd Jun 22, 8:15am
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David Mahon reviews where China has landed with its unique approach to pandemic control, and assesses its chances of economic revival
US inventories rise sharply; parts of Shanghai back in lockdown; India fights inflation with another rate rise; the OECD sets 'bleak' growth outlook; UST 10yr 3.02%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 64.5 USc; TWI-5 = 71.5
9th Jun 22, 7:26am
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US inventories rise sharply; parts of Shanghai back in lockdown; India fights inflation with another rate rise; the OECD sets 'bleak' growth outlook; UST 10yr 3.02%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 64.5 USc; TWI-5 = 71.5
Dairy price rise disappoints; US logistics inventories high; China worries about household pullback; World Bank slashes growth forecasts; UST 10yr 2.96%; gold up and oil unchanged; NZ$1 = 64.8 USc; TWI-5 = 71.7
8th Jun 22, 7:29am
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Dairy price rise disappoints; US logistics inventories high; China worries about household pullback; World Bank slashes growth forecasts; UST 10yr 2.96%; gold up and oil unchanged; NZ$1 = 64.8 USc; TWI-5 = 71.7
Eyes on rate reactions to higher inflation, tight jobs markets; dairy prices expected to rise; minimum wages rising; UST 10yr 3.03%; gold and oil down; NZ$1 = 65 USc; TWI-5 = 72
7th Jun 22, 7:19am
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Eyes on rate reactions to higher inflation, tight jobs markets; dairy prices expected to rise; minimum wages rising; UST 10yr 3.03%; gold and oil down; NZ$1 = 65 USc; TWI-5 = 72
Food prices stay very high, especially cereals; China clamps down as they ease pandemic restrictions; US job gains impressive; minimum wages rise; UST 10yr 2.94%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 65.1 USc; TWI-5 = 71.9
6th Jun 22, 8:13am
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Food prices stay very high, especially cereals; China clamps down as they ease pandemic restrictions; US job gains impressive; minimum wages rise; UST 10yr 2.94%; gold and oil up; NZ$1 = 65.1 USc; TWI-5 = 71.9