Understanding China

Five times the average price of an apple in China: Mark Tanner traces how Rockit is maintaining a premium and growing over 50% annually

Five times the average price of an apple in China: Mark Tanner traces how Rockit is maintaining a premium and growing over 50% annually

Stephen Roach thinks the outcome of the AI race between China and the US will likely come down to which government invests more in basic theoretical research

Stephen Roach thinks the outcome of the AI race between China and the US will likely come down to which government invests more in basic theoretical research

Ross Stitt assesses the visit to Beijing by Australian Prime Minister Albanese, and notes the substantial change in China - Australia relations

Ross Stitt assesses the visit to Beijing by Australian Prime Minister Albanese, and notes the substantial change in China - Australia relations

Mark Tanner reports on another trust-hit for some China domestic food brands, a reminder how quickly Chinese consumers will shift away from risks and how important it is for foreign brands to bolster their safety credibility

Mark Tanner reports on another trust-hit for some China domestic food brands, a reminder how quickly Chinese consumers will shift away from risks and how important it is for foreign brands to bolster their safety credibility

Zhang Jun singles out China's massive scale, inclusive education, and horizontal competition as key reasons for its manufacturing success

Zhang Jun singles out China's massive scale, inclusive education, and horizontal competition as key reasons for its manufacturing success

Mark Tanner says China's leapfrog straight into a mobile-first, app-based digital ecosystem, and that has set it up for a fast-adopted and turbocharged AI retail landscape that will help brands who embrace it

Mark Tanner says China's leapfrog straight into a mobile-first, app-based digital ecosystem, and that has set it up for a fast-adopted and turbocharged AI retail landscape that will help brands who embrace it

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

Yi Fuxian fears that China's policymakers have learned nothing from Japan's housing experience

Yi Fuxian fears that China's policymakers have learned nothing from Japan's housing experience

Mark Tanner shows why China Speed is a real thing in marketing, and that even after stumbles companies can recover if they can remain relevant in an uber-dynamic retail environment

Mark Tanner shows why China Speed is a real thing in marketing, and that even after stumbles companies can recover if they can remain relevant in an uber-dynamic retail environment

Shang-Jin Wei identifies areas where inter-regional cooperation can make up for the abdication of American leadership

Shang-Jin Wei identifies areas where inter-regional cooperation can make up for the abdication of American leadership

New Zealand’s trade with China faces a list of economic, cultural, and geopolitical challenges which may challenge export growth in the coming years

New Zealand’s trade with China faces a list of economic, cultural, and geopolitical challenges which may challenge export growth in the coming years

Kiwi cosmetics are set to hit Chinese store shelves and a new air freight route to South America will open, after NZ diplomats strike deals in Shanghai

Kiwi cosmetics are set to hit Chinese store shelves and a new air freight route to South America will open, after NZ diplomats strike deals in Shanghai

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

David Mahon urges business leaders on China trip with Christopher Luxon to speak out on behalf of their own commercial interests

David Mahon urges business leaders on China trip with Christopher Luxon to speak out on behalf of their own commercial interests

Mark Tanner warns that outsource manufacturing to China for a quality product while contributing little more than a brand label and marketing is an opportunity for that contract manufacturer to offer the same product at better value independently

Mark Tanner warns that outsource manufacturing to China for a quality product while contributing little more than a brand label and marketing is an opportunity for that contract manufacturer to offer the same product at better value independently