Understanding China
Stephen Roach thinks current US trade, tax and spending policies constitute a classic case of imperial overreach
27th Jun 18, 2:00am
Stephen Roach thinks current US trade, tax and spending policies constitute a classic case of imperial overreach
Peter Zámborský looks at the opportunities for foreign businesses presented by partnering in joint ventures in China's less developed provinces
14th Jun 18, 9:56am
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Peter Zámborský looks at the opportunities for foreign businesses presented by partnering in joint ventures in China's less developed provinces
The current trade spat is about more than economics. Minxin Pei says while China might avoid a trade war in the short term, the longer term will bring escalating tension, possibly even a full-blown cold war
7th Jun 18, 4:59pm
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The current trade spat is about more than economics. Minxin Pei says while China might avoid a trade war in the short term, the longer term will bring escalating tension, possibly even a full-blown cold war
Stephen Roach explains the political appeal of the Trump Administration's nonsensical approach to trade with China
4th Jun 18, 1:14pm
Stephen Roach explains the political appeal of the Trump Administration's nonsensical approach to trade with China
Lee Jong-Wha says rapid population aging is a serious threat to Asia’s long-term economic prospects. However Asian economies can mitigate these risks and become more productive, resilient, and dynamic than ever
2nd Jun 18, 10:06am
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Lee Jong-Wha says rapid population aging is a serious threat to Asia’s long-term economic prospects. However Asian economies can mitigate these risks and become more productive, resilient, and dynamic than ever
China is handling US trade pressure better than Japan did in the 1980s. China’s response - increasing imports and accelerating domestic structural reforms - will support high-quality long-term growth
29th May 18, 10:53am
China is handling US trade pressure better than Japan did in the 1980s. China’s response - increasing imports and accelerating domestic structural reforms - will support high-quality long-term growth
Alex Worker says an over-reliance on Chinese e-commerce platforms to sell our products for us means we are quickly losing our local knowledge and are risking our future in the world’s biggest market
29th May 18, 9:28am
Alex Worker says an over-reliance on Chinese e-commerce platforms to sell our products for us means we are quickly losing our local knowledge and are risking our future in the world’s biggest market
Siah Hwee Ang says a noticeable shift in China’s attention has occurred suggesting that China’s own development has become a priority
23rd May 18, 11:41am
Siah Hwee Ang says a noticeable shift in China’s attention has occurred suggesting that China’s own development has become a priority
By abandoning thoughtful policymaking, the US has failed to articulate anything resembling a credible national strategy. A trade war with China, which is already benefiting them at America's expense, is a case in point
15th May 18, 8:41am
By abandoning thoughtful policymaking, the US has failed to articulate anything resembling a credible national strategy. A trade war with China, which is already benefiting them at America's expense, is a case in point
P.H. Yu argues that the survival of the existing international order depends on the West's willingness to reform it
9th May 18, 8:34am
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P.H. Yu argues that the survival of the existing international order depends on the West's willingness to reform it
Stephen Jacobi says engaging with China's BRI is critical to maintaining momentum in the New Zealand China relationship. So understanding what it is, and what is not, is an essential first step
30th Apr 18, 5:55pm
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Stephen Jacobi says engaging with China's BRI is critical to maintaining momentum in the New Zealand China relationship. So understanding what it is, and what is not, is an essential first step
Has US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer made an ironclad case against China in his so-called Section 301 report? Stephen Roach thinks not, calling it wide of the mark in key areas
26th Apr 18, 12:04pm
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Has US Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer made an ironclad case against China in his so-called Section 301 report? Stephen Roach thinks not, calling it wide of the mark in key areas
Yu Yongding says the reason Sino-American relations have soured is the Trump administration's worldview, not external balances
25th Apr 18, 8:54am
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Yu Yongding says the reason Sino-American relations have soured is the Trump administration's worldview, not external balances
Siah Hwee Ang says we are accustomed to a regime that centres around the US ‘leading the world’, but now China is actively seeking out and willing to take on some of these roles
18th Apr 18, 9:26am
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Siah Hwee Ang says we are accustomed to a regime that centres around the US ‘leading the world’, but now China is actively seeking out and willing to take on some of these roles
Benjamin Cohen fears the US may expand its trade and investment actions against China to include action in currency markets, a path that "would be dangerous, and possibly disastrous"
12th Apr 18, 10:23am
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Benjamin Cohen fears the US may expand its trade and investment actions against China to include action in currency markets, a path that "would be dangerous, and possibly disastrous"
We are missing an important perspective on China and its leadership says Keyu Jin, and not for the first time. Accountability for outcomes is the real issue
11th Apr 18, 1:58pm
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We are missing an important perspective on China and its leadership says Keyu Jin, and not for the first time. Accountability for outcomes is the real issue
Siah Hwee Ang says while already developed in some ways, in many aspects, China is still lagging behind due to the lumpiness of a large population
5th Apr 18, 8:37am
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Siah Hwee Ang says while already developed in some ways, in many aspects, China is still lagging behind due to the lumpiness of a large population
Rather than retaliate, Lee Jong-Wha says Asian economies should take the opportunity to revamp their development models, boosting their own prosperity and resilience, and be constructive global actors
2nd Apr 18, 7:58am
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Rather than retaliate, Lee Jong-Wha says Asian economies should take the opportunity to revamp their development models, boosting their own prosperity and resilience, and be constructive global actors
Justin Yifu Lin says China can see opportunity in trade leadership as America pulls back with its proposed tariffs, costs that will be paid by its own middle class consumers
1st Apr 18, 6:30am
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Justin Yifu Lin says China can see opportunity in trade leadership as America pulls back with its proposed tariffs, costs that will be paid by its own middle class consumers
The CCP says it wants "quality" economic growth. But if local governments are to succeed, China’s leaders will need to update the incentive system that fueled past success
31st Mar 18, 8:30am
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The CCP says it wants "quality" economic growth. But if local governments are to succeed, China’s leaders will need to update the incentive system that fueled past success
Unbalanced exports and IP theft may be real in the US China trade dispute, but it is the US tax cuts that will prove the real enemy of an effective resolution says Shang-Jin Wei
24th Mar 18, 9:39am
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Unbalanced exports and IP theft may be real in the US China trade dispute, but it is the US tax cuts that will prove the real enemy of an effective resolution says Shang-Jin Wei
Stephen Roach sees a China that knows what it has to do, and an America with a serious leadership deficit. Accountability for failure won't be able to be avoided
22nd Mar 18, 5:00am
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Stephen Roach sees a China that knows what it has to do, and an America with a serious leadership deficit. Accountability for failure won't be able to be avoided
Kevin Rudd lays out how and why China wants changes in the world, what drives Xi Jinping, and what risks and traps we face if there is a western policy vacuum on China
21st Mar 18, 5:00am
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Kevin Rudd lays out how and why China wants changes in the world, what drives Xi Jinping, and what risks and traps we face if there is a western policy vacuum on China
Denise Ho assesses the new dominant authoritarian strand in Chinese society compared to other phases China has gone through, and points out that 'reform' has often accompanied authoritarianism
17th Mar 18, 9:41am
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Denise Ho assesses the new dominant authoritarian strand in Chinese society compared to other phases China has gone through, and points out that 'reform' has often accompanied authoritarianism
Western governments have offered protections for incumbent firms at the expense of new market entrants and productivity growth. With China realising the value of fair & free competition, the West needs to change course or get left behind
6th Mar 18, 4:00pm
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Western governments have offered protections for incumbent firms at the expense of new market entrants and productivity growth. With China realising the value of fair & free competition, the West needs to change course or get left behind