David Mahon
David Mahon argues South Pacific countries like NZ would be better off striving for non-alignment and collective regional interest rather than clinging to hopes of US altruistic leadership
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David Mahon argues South Pacific countries like NZ would be better off striving for non-alignment and collective regional interest rather than clinging to hopes of US altruistic leadership
David Mahon finds Chinese development like crossing a river while feeling the stones. China's objectives on the far bank remain clear, but the water level is now higher, the current stronger, and the stones beneath harder to locate
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David Mahon finds Chinese development like crossing a river while feeling the stones. China's objectives on the far bank remain clear, but the water level is now higher, the current stronger, and the stones beneath harder to locate
China-based business consultant David Mahon says New Zealand could be risking its trade relationship by pandering to the United States’ security concerns
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China-based business consultant David Mahon says New Zealand could be risking its trade relationship by pandering to the United States’ security concerns
David Mahon summarises the outcomes of the recent US-China summit in Beijing from his unique Beijing-based perspective
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David Mahon summarises the outcomes of the recent US-China summit in Beijing from his unique Beijing-based perspective
As long as China presents itself as a counterpoint of stability to a chaotic USA, more and more nations will gravitate towards it, David Mahon says
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As long as China presents itself as a counterpoint of stability to a chaotic USA, more and more nations will gravitate towards it, David Mahon says
With nine percent of the world’s arable land while supporting 20% of the world’s population, China is very focused on food security. David Mahon explains the implications of this focus
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With nine percent of the world’s arable land while supporting 20% of the world’s population, China is very focused on food security. David Mahon explains the implications of this focus
David Mahon sees China growing in confidence it will lead an Asia-centric renewal, even with India included
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David Mahon sees China growing in confidence it will lead an Asia-centric renewal, even with India included
David Mahon says China is emerging stronger politically and economically but must learn from the mistakes and naked hubris of the American, Soviet and British empires
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David Mahon says China is emerging stronger politically and economically but must learn from the mistakes and naked hubris of the American, Soviet and British empires
David Mahon counsels against interpreting trends in China in the context of other countries economic history instead of trying to understand China in its unique context
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David Mahon counsels against interpreting trends in China in the context of other countries economic history instead of trying to understand China in its unique context
Most businesses are satisfied with how Christopher Luxon has managed New Zealand’s relationship with China, but dissent is growing
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Most businesses are satisfied with how Christopher Luxon has managed New Zealand’s relationship with China, but dissent is growing
Helen Clark and Don Brash pen open letter asking the Coalition Government not to join any military arrangements that might damage the NZ–China relationship
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Helen Clark and Don Brash pen open letter asking the Coalition Government not to join any military arrangements that might damage the NZ–China relationship
New Zealand’s most important relationship is also its most difficult
In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
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In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
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Patience required as China's economy, like much of the world, deals with a Covid-19 hangover, says David Mahon in our Of Interest podcast
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Patience required as China's economy, like much of the world, deals with a Covid-19 hangover, says David Mahon in our Of Interest podcast