Understanding China
China’s goal of being the largest economic power by 2035 may run into demographic headwinds. ANZ's Raymond Yeung assesses how this handbrake affects its chances of "winning the 21st Century"
10th May 21, 5:05pm
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China’s goal of being the largest economic power by 2035 may run into demographic headwinds. ANZ's Raymond Yeung assesses how this handbrake affects its chances of "winning the 21st Century"
Nancy Qian argues that the media's focus on aggregate income obscures how poor China remains
2nd May 21, 8:56am
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Nancy Qian argues that the media's focus on aggregate income obscures how poor China remains
China has the economic gravity and confidence to match the international diplomatic posturing that challenges its own new assertive positions, says David Mahon
22nd Apr 21, 9:55am
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China has the economic gravity and confidence to match the international diplomatic posturing that challenges its own new assertive positions, says David Mahon
Mark Tanner looks at the remarkable rise of the community group buying movement in China, and assesses how businesses can tap into this powerful online channel
17th Apr 21, 11:46am
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Mark Tanner looks at the remarkable rise of the community group buying movement in China, and assesses how businesses can tap into this powerful online channel
Yu Yongding explains why the authorities in China should not rush to tighten their fiscal and monetary stance
17th Apr 21, 9:50am
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Yu Yongding explains why the authorities in China should not rush to tighten their fiscal and monetary stance
Mark Tanner sees the relations between China and the West becoming increasingly polarised, and working with issues sensitive to China will become an ever-more delicate balancing act for brands straddling markets in both spheres
5th Apr 21, 8:59am
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Mark Tanner sees the relations between China and the West becoming increasingly polarised, and working with issues sensitive to China will become an ever-more delicate balancing act for brands straddling markets in both spheres
Anne-Marie Brady welcomes the NZSIS becoming more transparent about their work. NZSIS needs to build trust with the vulnerable targets of CCP foreign interference here
28th Mar 21, 6:21pm
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Anne-Marie Brady welcomes the NZSIS becoming more transparent about their work. NZSIS needs to build trust with the vulnerable targets of CCP foreign interference here
Kent Harrington highlights recent studies warning of social and political unrest following the current COVID crisis
27th Mar 21, 9:40am
Kent Harrington highlights recent studies warning of social and political unrest following the current COVID crisis
Zhang Jun urges the country's leaders to raise the retirement age and loosen family-planning rules
24th Mar 21, 11:41am
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Zhang Jun urges the country's leaders to raise the retirement age and loosen family-planning rules
Stephen Roach hopes US President Joe Biden can muster the courage to renounce his predecessor's failed but popular approach to relations with China
24th Mar 21, 11:40am
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Stephen Roach hopes US President Joe Biden can muster the courage to renounce his predecessor's failed but popular approach to relations with China
Angela Huyue Zhang explains the bureaucratic logic behind the curtailing of the fast-growing fintech conglomerate Ant Group's recent moves
14th Mar 21, 10:04am
Angela Huyue Zhang explains the bureaucratic logic behind the curtailing of the fast-growing fintech conglomerate Ant Group's recent moves
Yu Yongding shows how illicit financial flows undermine development - and suggests several ways to stop them
2nd Mar 21, 4:27pm
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Yu Yongding shows how illicit financial flows undermine development - and suggests several ways to stop them
China is New Zealand’s biggest kiwifruit export market. The problem is that Chinese growers are now growing Zespri’s SunGold variety without Zespri’s permission
16th Feb 21, 8:15am
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China is New Zealand’s biggest kiwifruit export market. The problem is that Chinese growers are now growing Zespri’s SunGold variety without Zespri’s permission
China Skinny offers some marketing insights into the Chinese beauty category, pointing out what works in China, and what doesn't resonate with Chinese customers
25th Jan 21, 2:18pm
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China Skinny offers some marketing insights into the Chinese beauty category, pointing out what works in China, and what doesn't resonate with Chinese customers
China Skinny’s Mark Tanner on the rise and rise of Chinese consumer brands in China, why their structural differences give them an advantage, and how New Zealand companies can learn from their growing success
19th Jan 21, 11:59am
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China Skinny’s Mark Tanner on the rise and rise of Chinese consumer brands in China, why their structural differences give them an advantage, and how New Zealand companies can learn from their growing success
Zhang Jun and Shi Shuo worry that the incoming Biden Administration will continue its predecessor's "mistaken" approach to China
15th Jan 21, 11:05am
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Zhang Jun and Shi Shuo worry that the incoming Biden Administration will continue its predecessor's "mistaken" approach to China
Jonathan Woetzel and Jeonmin Seong identify collaboration as the key factor in the region's transformation into a global tech powerhouse
24th Dec 20, 9:31am
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Jonathan Woetzel and Jeonmin Seong identify collaboration as the key factor in the region's transformation into a global tech powerhouse
Anders Åslund and Djoomart Otorbaev see an urgent need for China, the world's largest lender, to get on the same page as other sovereign creditors
15th Dec 20, 9:37am
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Anders Åslund and Djoomart Otorbaev see an urgent need for China, the world's largest lender, to get on the same page as other sovereign creditors
While Australia chooses a muscular relationship with a newly aggressive China, ours is a quiet but determined independence, says Anne-Marie Brady
14th Dec 20, 10:28am
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While Australia chooses a muscular relationship with a newly aggressive China, ours is a quiet but determined independence, says Anne-Marie Brady
Kevin Gallagher and Rebecca Ray highlight the potential benefits, and risks, of China's massive increase in lending to poorer countries
10th Dec 20, 9:19am
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Kevin Gallagher and Rebecca Ray highlight the potential benefits, and risks, of China's massive increase in lending to poorer countries
Gareth Evans outlines a five-point strategy aimed at restoring stability to the bilateral relations between China and Australia
5th Dec 20, 9:00am
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Gareth Evans outlines a five-point strategy aimed at restoring stability to the bilateral relations between China and Australia
Yu Yongding argues that, desite the Chinese economy's apparent recovery, fiscal and monetary expansion are still urgently needed
4th Dec 20, 12:15pm
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Yu Yongding argues that, desite the Chinese economy's apparent recovery, fiscal and monetary expansion are still urgently needed
Ohmio’s Mohammed Hikmet on our driverless future, when it could arrive, why China is ahead and where New Zealand’s advantage lies
26th Nov 20, 10:30am
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Ohmio’s Mohammed Hikmet on our driverless future, when it could arrive, why China is ahead and where New Zealand’s advantage lies
Zhang Jun describes the equally important but very different roles of Shanghai and Shenzhen in China's development
24th Nov 20, 8:35am
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Zhang Jun describes the equally important but very different roles of Shanghai and Shenzhen in China's development
David Mahon sees a coming new but limited era of US-China détente that should result in a degree of market stability. Biden will have some useful Trump cards. But core tensions will depend on mutual reactions
20th Nov 20, 10:54am
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David Mahon sees a coming new but limited era of US-China détente that should result in a degree of market stability. Biden will have some useful Trump cards. But core tensions will depend on mutual reactions