13th Jul 19, 9:31am
If you think the Sino-American negotiations over trade, technology, and related issues appear to be back on, don't hold your breath. Beijing has settled in with a long term strategy
If you think the Sino-American negotiations over trade, technology, and related issues appear to be back on, don't hold your breath. Beijing has settled in with a long term strategy
11th Jul 19, 2:16pm
When the risks of international engagement are more obvious than ever, China faces questions about whether – and to what extent – it should open up its economy to the rest of the world. At stake is up to US$37 tln in economic value by 2040
When the risks of international engagement are more obvious than ever, China faces questions about whether – and to what extent – it should open up its economy to the rest of the world. At stake is up to US$37 tln in economic value by 2040
6th Jul 19, 9:24am
Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones says a more centralised approach is needed to address New Zealand's infrastructure deficit
Infrastructure Minister Shane Jones says a more centralised approach is needed to address New Zealand's infrastructure deficit
5th Jul 19, 10:16am
Following through on its commitment for 'reform and opening up' requires China to find ways to manage escalating tensions with the US and avoid a costly – and potentially devastating – reconfiguration of the global economy
Following through on its commitment for 'reform and opening up' requires China to find ways to manage escalating tensions with the US and avoid a costly – and potentially devastating – reconfiguration of the global economy
4th Jul 19, 1:06pm
Under Prime Minister Hun Sen, Cambodia has become a haven for companies eager to circumvent the trade war. This does not bode well for America’s ability to enforce its tariffs against China – or for Cambodia’s future
Under Prime Minister Hun Sen, Cambodia has become a haven for companies eager to circumvent the trade war. This does not bode well for America’s ability to enforce its tariffs against China – or for Cambodia’s future
28th Jun 19, 10:00am
Siah Hwee Ang on China's faster slowdown, uneven regional development, a comment can be worth a billion dollars, the Belt Road trucks on and some consumption observations
Siah Hwee Ang on China's faster slowdown, uneven regional development, a comment can be worth a billion dollars, the Belt Road trucks on and some consumption observations
27th Jun 19, 10:16am
Steve Tsang says China has lessons to learn from the recent enormous Hong Kong protests that highlighted citizen fears for their way of life and Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s gross mismanagement
Steve Tsang says China has lessons to learn from the recent enormous Hong Kong protests that highlighted citizen fears for their way of life and Chief Executive Carrie Lam’s gross mismanagement
12th Jun 19, 9:15am
Larger numbers of dairy beef cattle are being raised, chasing the growing China meat appetite. Many factors suggest that not only can markets take the higher volumes, competition will keep prices up
Larger numbers of dairy beef cattle are being raised, chasing the growing China meat appetite. Many factors suggest that not only can markets take the higher volumes, competition will keep prices up
9th Jun 19, 3:37pm
Greg Spanner wonders if English football has lessons for China's policy makers. Is China's drift toward 'Japanification' just following the ManU playbook?
Greg Spanner wonders if English football has lessons for China's policy makers. Is China's drift toward 'Japanification' just following the ManU playbook?
6th Jun 19, 3:09pm
The New Zealand China Council is holding a conference this month to look at the Belt and Road Initiative and what New Zealand can get out of it
The New Zealand China Council is holding a conference this month to look at the Belt and Road Initiative and what New Zealand can get out of it
6th Jun 19, 10:20am
Relatively strong US growth amid sluggishness elsewhere is not what economics expects. But persistently low interest rates and weak inflation brings multiple benefits to American firms and consumers
Relatively strong US growth amid sluggishness elsewhere is not what economics expects. But persistently low interest rates and weak inflation brings multiple benefits to American firms and consumers
4th Jun 19, 11:23am
The US seems convinced that it is up against a China with a particularly weak hand, owing to the risk of a hard landing for its economy. But while China imports relatively little from the US, it may have even more weapons than its opponent
The US seems convinced that it is up against a China with a particularly weak hand, owing to the risk of a hard landing for its economy. But while China imports relatively little from the US, it may have even more weapons than its opponent
30th May 19, 11:15am
China's drive to escape the middle-income trap is a work-in-progress, one that comes as it navigates the trade challenges from the US - and one that may benefit New Zealand
China's drive to escape the middle-income trap is a work-in-progress, one that comes as it navigates the trade challenges from the US - and one that may benefit New Zealand
29th May 19, 1:09pm
Nouriel Roubini argues that what started as a trade war between the US & China is quickly escalating into a death match for global economic, technological, and military dominance
Nouriel Roubini argues that what started as a trade war between the US & China is quickly escalating into a death match for global economic, technological, and military dominance
28th May 19, 11:49am
In the 1980s the US portrayed Japan as a grave economic threat. Now China is their new villain when they should be looking squarely in the mirror, Stephen Roach argues
In the 1980s the US portrayed Japan as a grave economic threat. Now China is their new villain when they should be looking squarely in the mirror, Stephen Roach argues
25th May 19, 12:45pm
China is building ties to some of the world’s most authoritarian, financially opaque, and economically backward countries. Rather than exposing itself to massive risks, Chinese should instead seek to repair relations with the West
China is building ties to some of the world’s most authoritarian, financially opaque, and economically backward countries. Rather than exposing itself to massive risks, Chinese should instead seek to repair relations with the West
4th May 19, 9:47am
This year’s anniversaries of the 1919 and 1989 student protests in China will highlight the Chinese authorities’ contradictory attitudes toward the two movements. At some point it will have to reckon with its own history
This year’s anniversaries of the 1919 and 1989 student protests in China will highlight the Chinese authorities’ contradictory attitudes toward the two movements. At some point it will have to reckon with its own history
30th Apr 19, 9:27am
Yu Yongding advocates China going back to expansionary monetary and fiscal policies, alongside its necessary structural adjustment, to keep social wellbeing improving
Yu Yongding advocates China going back to expansionary monetary and fiscal policies, alongside its necessary structural adjustment, to keep social wellbeing improving
27th Apr 19, 9:43am
Washington has been loose with facts, analysis, and conclusions about China, and the American public has been far too gullible in its acceptance of this false narrative, says Stephen Roach. He wants objectivity and honesty in assigning blame
Washington has been loose with facts, analysis, and conclusions about China, and the American public has been far too gullible in its acceptance of this false narrative, says Stephen Roach. He wants objectivity and honesty in assigning blame
27th Apr 19, 9:23am
Ann Lee says demonising China as a totalitarian state that threatens to overturn the US-led world order risks damaging the global economy by curtailing trade and fueling intense military competition
Ann Lee says demonising China as a totalitarian state that threatens to overturn the US-led world order risks damaging the global economy by curtailing trade and fueling intense military competition
