David Mahon

China-based business consultant David Mahon says New Zealand could be risking its trade relationship by pandering to the United States’ security concerns

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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'

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'

Tell us what you think as we seek feedback on our Of Interest Podcast

Tell us what you think as we seek feedback on our Of Interest Podcast

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

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

Allan Barber says understanding the customer's customer has added importance in China for New Zealand food exporters. Local market experts like Mark Tanner and David Mahon can provide key insights

Allan Barber says understanding the customer's customer has added importance in China for New Zealand food exporters. Local market experts like Mark Tanner and David Mahon can provide key insights

In our latest Of Interest podcast David Mahon explains what's going on in the Chinese economy, what needs to change and when he thinks things will be looking up

In our latest Of Interest podcast David Mahon explains what's going on in the Chinese economy, what needs to change and when he thinks things will be looking up