Understanding China
Siah Hwee Ang says China’s plan is still on track but there are global events looming that could threaten to derail plans for the second half of the year
28th Jul 16, 5:03am
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Siah Hwee Ang says China’s plan is still on track but there are global events looming that could threaten to derail plans for the second half of the year
Keith Woodford says that with Silver Fern Farms drowning in financial underperformance, it is time to "get on with it". If OIO approval comes, there will be a wide variety of ownership models as options for farmers
24th Jul 16, 3:44pm
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Keith Woodford says that with Silver Fern Farms drowning in financial underperformance, it is time to "get on with it". If OIO approval comes, there will be a wide variety of ownership models as options for farmers
Lee Jong-Wha believes that, with the right approach, the Asian giant can avoid its neighbours' mistakes - if they change course now
19th Jul 16, 10:11am
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Lee Jong-Wha believes that, with the right approach, the Asian giant can avoid its neighbours' mistakes - if they change course now
Siah Hwee Ang says new food regulations are pivotal for foreign food companies in China
18th Jul 16, 3:09pm
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Siah Hwee Ang says new food regulations are pivotal for foreign food companies in China
Siah Hwee Ang says Chinese consumers are pushing for greater protection and more regulation around product quality and safety
12th Jul 16, 8:14am
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Siah Hwee Ang says Chinese consumers are pushing for greater protection and more regulation around product quality and safety
Siah Hwee Ang says Asian investors, businesses, and even shoppers are already pouncing on the immediate opportunity provided by the sharp fall in the British currency
4th Jul 16, 1:46pm
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Siah Hwee Ang says Asian investors, businesses, and even shoppers are already pouncing on the immediate opportunity provided by the sharp fall in the British currency
Michael Field reports on what is happening on the 'Kermadec fence' where high tech operations by Chinese boats are taking vast numbers of fish in our backyard
28th Jun 16, 12:24pm
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Michael Field reports on what is happening on the 'Kermadec fence' where high tech operations by Chinese boats are taking vast numbers of fish in our backyard
Koichi Hamada likens government borrowing, especially for QE, to a ponzi scheme, something only illegal in the private sector
23rd Jun 16, 9:02am
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Koichi Hamada likens government borrowing, especially for QE, to a ponzi scheme, something only illegal in the private sector
Zhang Jun says there is plenty of reason to doubt China's investment numbers, the accuracy of which should be as hotly debated as their GDP data
22nd Jun 16, 4:29pm
Zhang Jun says there is plenty of reason to doubt China's investment numbers, the accuracy of which should be as hotly debated as their GDP data
Siah Hwee Ang looks at China's global shopping spree and concludes New Zealand is not the apple of China’s eye
21st Jun 16, 9:53am
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Siah Hwee Ang looks at China's global shopping spree and concludes New Zealand is not the apple of China’s eye
HSBC's Frederic Neumann sees future economic growth coming from countries that have low private debt levels as these juice up their prospects by leveraging up
18th Jun 16, 9:05am
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HSBC's Frederic Neumann sees future economic growth coming from countries that have low private debt levels as these juice up their prospects by leveraging up
Optimising its resource allocation is far from all that China must do to boost prosperity. It is time to focus on workers and elevating the experience of their labour, says Edmund Phelps
18th Jun 16, 8:20am
Optimising its resource allocation is far from all that China must do to boost prosperity. It is time to focus on workers and elevating the experience of their labour, says Edmund Phelps
Siah Hwee Ang looks at the efforts China makes to ensure its national higher education entrance examinations run smoothly and to discourage cheating
14th Jun 16, 10:30am
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Siah Hwee Ang looks at the efforts China makes to ensure its national higher education entrance examinations run smoothly and to discourage cheating
The latest Chinese trade data strongly suggests China is turning away from economic reform, going back to its investment-led growth model. Money leaks out at an increasing rate
9th Jun 16, 8:55am
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The latest Chinese trade data strongly suggests China is turning away from economic reform, going back to its investment-led growth model. Money leaks out at an increasing rate
George Friedman says access to the world's oceans for trade is the key issue behind China's aggressive stance in the South & East China seas
8th Jun 16, 3:27pm
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George Friedman says access to the world's oceans for trade is the key issue behind China's aggressive stance in the South & East China seas
Siah Hwee Ang says many countries still are not ready for globalisation
Official Chinese media push into Australia with 'cooperation agreement'. Propaganda head also vists New Zealand
4th Jun 16, 7:37pm
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Official Chinese media push into Australia with 'cooperation agreement'. Propaganda head also vists New Zealand
Yu Yongding says while China's leaders should be applauded for implementing painful structural reforms, they are ignoring the current urgent need for infrastructure investment
1st Jun 16, 11:54am
Yu Yongding says while China's leaders should be applauded for implementing painful structural reforms, they are ignoring the current urgent need for infrastructure investment
Siah Hwee Ang says it’s time for a more targeted approach to international partnerships
26th May 16, 11:04am
Siah Hwee Ang says it’s time for a more targeted approach to international partnerships
Lee Jong-Wha has strong doubts that central banks can ensure sustained global growth using 'unconventional' policies. He calls for a return to the 'conventional' to restore central bank credibility
18th May 16, 12:52pm
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Lee Jong-Wha has strong doubts that central banks can ensure sustained global growth using 'unconventional' policies. He calls for a return to the 'conventional' to restore central bank credibility
Keith Woodford says to reduce our risks from a highly volatile product, we are going to have to restructure our dairy industry. It won't be easy
18th May 16, 8:51am
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Keith Woodford says to reduce our risks from a highly volatile product, we are going to have to restructure our dairy industry. It won't be easy
Keith Woodford sees Vietnam working diligently to get out of China's shadow, using an open internet to access markets which is helping boost living standards quickly
11th May 16, 2:20pm
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Keith Woodford sees Vietnam working diligently to get out of China's shadow, using an open internet to access markets which is helping boost living standards quickly
Ma Jian says Chinese President Xi is on a quest for absolute power following Mao's model, but he doubts it will turn out well for him because of 'his incompetent economic rule'
11th May 16, 1:31pm
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Ma Jian says Chinese President Xi is on a quest for absolute power following Mao's model, but he doubts it will turn out well for him because of 'his incompetent economic rule'
Siah Hwee Ang says Auckland's relationship with Los Angeles and Guangzhou underlines how Auckland is fast becoming an innovation hub of the Asia-Pacific and a truly global city
11th May 16, 10:01am
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Siah Hwee Ang says Auckland's relationship with Los Angeles and Guangzhou underlines how Auckland is fast becoming an innovation hub of the Asia-Pacific and a truly global city
Siah Hwee Ang looks at China's efforts to deal with the worldwide problem of counterfeit products
4th May 16, 9:31am
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Siah Hwee Ang looks at China's efforts to deal with the worldwide problem of counterfeit products