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Minghao Zhao gives the Chinese view of what is at stake in Korea, and how they see the issue, and Donald Trump's bellicose stance
12th Aug 17, 8:42am
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Minghao Zhao gives the Chinese view of what is at stake in Korea, and how they see the issue, and Donald Trump's bellicose stance
Minxin Pei says the death of an imprisoned Chinese dissident and Nobel Peace Prize laureate shows just how desperately the Chinese Communist Party leadership will defend its political monopoly
17th Jul 17, 8:26am
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Minxin Pei says the death of an imprisoned Chinese dissident and Nobel Peace Prize laureate shows just how desperately the Chinese Communist Party leadership will defend its political monopoly
When President Trump pulled the US out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, many assumed that the mega-regional trade deal was dead. But Koichi Hamada says such assumptions may have been premature
1st Jul 17, 11:47am
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When President Trump pulled the US out of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, many assumed that the mega-regional trade deal was dead. But Koichi Hamada says such assumptions may have been premature
Yu Yongding says China is confronting the macroeconomic challenge of over-capacity deflation. Curbing excessive government and corporate debt which brought a credit rating downgrade is a second-rank problem deflected by a very high savings rate
30th Jun 17, 10:57am
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Yu Yongding says China is confronting the macroeconomic challenge of over-capacity deflation. Curbing excessive government and corporate debt which brought a credit rating downgrade is a second-rank problem deflected by a very high savings rate
Benn Steil and Emma Smith explore the main causes behind the rapid decline of the Chinese currency's global standing
23rd Jun 17, 12:02pm
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Benn Steil and Emma Smith explore the main causes behind the rapid decline of the Chinese currency's global standing
Zhang Jun sees weak demand dragging down China’s economic growth with the slowdown very difficult to reverse
1st Jun 17, 3:55pm
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Zhang Jun sees weak demand dragging down China’s economic growth with the slowdown very difficult to reverse
Minxin Pei sees a strategic opportunity for India and Japan to counterbalance China with a new trade bloc
25th May 17, 11:44am
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Minxin Pei sees a strategic opportunity for India and Japan to counterbalance China with a new trade bloc
Richard Kozul-Wright and Daniel Poon see promise for other countries – and for the US – in China's  policymakers "guidance" approach
29th Apr 17, 11:45am
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Richard Kozul-Wright and Daniel Poon see promise for other countries – and for the US – in China's  policymakers "guidance" approach
Is betraying partners the new way to succeed in international relations? Koichi Hamada uses game theory to show how this may work for the US administration's foreign policy and where it falters
29th Apr 17, 9:26am
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Is betraying partners the new way to succeed in international relations? Koichi Hamada uses game theory to show how this may work for the US administration's foreign policy and where it falters
Lee Jong-Wha thinks China has as much to lose as South Korea if they use trade as pressure to solve a secondary problem. The primary problem needs their attention
23rd Mar 17, 9:08am
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Lee Jong-Wha thinks China has as much to lose as South Korea if they use trade as pressure to solve a secondary problem. The primary problem needs their attention
Xi Jinping is defending globalisation and "inclusive, sustainable development". But can China really provide the leadership and solutions needed?
21st Mar 17, 9:04am
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Xi Jinping is defending globalisation and "inclusive, sustainable development". But can China really provide the leadership and solutions needed?
Zhang Jun expects the US will be economically tougher on China, potentially triggering a trade war. But he says the new American portrayal of China is both inaccurate and illogical
16th Mar 17, 10:13am
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Zhang Jun expects the US will be economically tougher on China, potentially triggering a trade war. But he says the new American portrayal of China is both inaccurate and illogical
Keyu Jin says that although China exports more to the US than the US exports to China, Chinese leaders are unlikely to yield to Trump pressure on trade
23rd Feb 17, 8:55am
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Keyu Jin says that although China exports more to the US than the US exports to China, Chinese leaders are unlikely to yield to Trump pressure on trade
Tony Karon says journalists should not fear being on the wrong side of power. On the contrary, that is exactly where they belong
19th Feb 17, 10:34am
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Tony Karon says journalists should not fear being on the wrong side of power. On the contrary, that is exactly where they belong
Minxin Pei shows that while China may be relieved at the waning challenge from the West's concepts of a liberal democracy, they fear the new trade and globalisation challenges, and are very anxious about the security risks
10th Feb 17, 9:32am
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Minxin Pei shows that while China may be relieved at the waning challenge from the West's concepts of a liberal democracy, they fear the new trade and globalisation challenges, and are very anxious about the security risks
With technology generating products at unbeatably low costs, and the gains accruing to very few, oddly voters are attracted political slogans suspicious of regulation. The status quo is getting dangerous
15th Jan 17, 9:58am
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With technology generating products at unbeatably low costs, and the gains accruing to very few, oddly voters are attracted political slogans suspicious of regulation. The status quo is getting dangerous
Maciej Kisilowski shows how disruption came to politics through an illiberal coalition of the working class and social reactionaries, in some places more viable than the social progressives
15th Jan 17, 7:44am
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Maciej Kisilowski shows how disruption came to politics through an illiberal coalition of the working class and social reactionaries, in some places more viable than the social progressives
The challenge is to try to keep short term political quick-fixes from doing predictable long term damage, and ensure that monetary and fiscal policies work together effectively
14th Jan 17, 12:01pm
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The challenge is to try to keep short term political quick-fixes from doing predictable long term damage, and ensure that monetary and fiscal policies work together effectively
Minxin Pei shows that the 'core leader' of China faces some steadfast internal political resistance, the risk of a real-estate market crash, and the corrosion of capital flight
14th Jan 17, 10:07am
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Minxin Pei shows that the 'core leader' of China faces some steadfast internal political resistance, the risk of a real-estate market crash, and the corrosion of capital flight
Donald Trump's popularity in China has plummeted after statements on contentious issues. The abrupt change in the way the US projects its power may now involve "throwing a few elbows" by both leaders, says Jeffrey Wasserstom
11th Jan 17, 11:04am
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Donald Trump's popularity in China has plummeted after statements on contentious issues. The abrupt change in the way the US projects its power may now involve "throwing a few elbows" by both leaders, says Jeffrey Wasserstom
With US President-elect Donald Trump’s help, the “Chinese Century” may arrive sooner than anyone expected. By openly engaging with Taiwan, pointlessly pillorying China, and dismantling the TPP, Trump is simultaneously provoking and empowering China
4th Jan 17, 9:25am
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With US President-elect Donald Trump’s help, the “Chinese Century” may arrive sooner than anyone expected. By openly engaging with Taiwan, pointlessly pillorying China, and dismantling the TPP, Trump is simultaneously provoking and empowering China
Zhang Jun shows it is not easy being a Chinese company, with surcharges and taxes hobbling profitability, encouraging avoidance, and incentivising moves offshore. Inefficient SOEs impose large extra costs too
3rd Jan 17, 9:02am
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Zhang Jun shows it is not easy being a Chinese company, with surcharges and taxes hobbling profitability, encouraging avoidance, and incentivising moves offshore. Inefficient SOEs impose large extra costs too
Keynes ruled for 40 years. Then, a counterrevolution took hold, reflecting sharp criticism of his fiscal activism. After another 40 years, Keynes’ key idea is back, and Japan, for one, desperately needs to take it on board
29th Dec 16, 2:24pm
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Keynes ruled for 40 years. Then, a counterrevolution took hold, reflecting sharp criticism of his fiscal activism. After another 40 years, Keynes’ key idea is back, and Japan, for one, desperately needs to take it on board
New protections of land and intellectual-property rights in China are welcomed says Shang-Jin Wei. But the real work to protect these rights has a long way to go
16th Dec 16, 9:54am
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New protections of land and intellectual-property rights in China are welcomed says Shang-Jin Wei. But the real work to protect these rights has a long way to go
Zaynab el Bernoussi says the People's Republic is using its shared colonial history with the global South strategically
7th Dec 16, 9:06am
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Zaynab el Bernoussi says the People's Republic is using its shared colonial history with the global South strategically