Understanding China
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
Siah Hwee Ang says a new tax move by the Chinese government will result in a major shakeup of the multi-billion-dollar cross-border e-commerce retail market in China
27th Apr 16, 8:16am
Siah Hwee Ang says a new tax move by the Chinese government will result in a major shakeup of the multi-billion-dollar cross-border e-commerce retail market in China
China faces large restructuring challenges but it also has a big advantage. And the productivity gains from this transformation will be huge
20th Apr 16, 10:40am
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China faces large restructuring challenges but it also has a big advantage. And the productivity gains from this transformation will be huge
Lower prices, lower processing volumes, and lower profitability casts a pall over the meat export situation in the second half of 2016
20th Apr 16, 8:55am
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Lower prices, lower processing volumes, and lower profitability casts a pall over the meat export situation in the second half of 2016
Siah Hwee Ang sees challenges and opportunities in the development of China's food markets
19th Apr 16, 8:34am
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Siah Hwee Ang sees challenges and opportunities in the development of China's food markets
Fake goods trade worth as much as the global drug trade; more if you include software. A rising problem, one originating principally in China
19th Apr 16, 8:32am
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Fake goods trade worth as much as the global drug trade; more if you include software. A rising problem, one originating principally in China
Zhang Jun says China’s leaders are confronted with a difficult choice: higher near-term unemployment or slower long-term growth
15th Apr 16, 9:54am
Zhang Jun says China’s leaders are confronted with a difficult choice: higher near-term unemployment or slower long-term growth
Bernstein strategist Michael Parker looks at what is and isn't included in China's key debt metric, and looks at whether we should 'freak out' about Chinese debt
13th Apr 16, 9:59am
Bernstein strategist Michael Parker looks at what is and isn't included in China's key debt metric, and looks at whether we should 'freak out' about Chinese debt
Justin Yifu Lin says even if external conditions do not improve, achieving +6.5% and above annual growth is well within China’s reach
29th Mar 16, 10:17am
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Justin Yifu Lin says even if external conditions do not improve, achieving +6.5% and above annual growth is well within China’s reach
Yu Yongding argues China should pursue an expansionary fiscal policy alongside structural reform
28th Mar 16, 9:59am
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Yu Yongding argues China should pursue an expansionary fiscal policy alongside structural reform
Siah Hwee Ang urges NZ businesses to better capitalise on the growing market of Asians in NZ; says China's capital controls can't tighten much more so the money will keep rolling out
14th Mar 16, 9:45am
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Siah Hwee Ang urges NZ businesses to better capitalise on the growing market of Asians in NZ; says China's capital controls can't tighten much more so the money will keep rolling out
Siah Hwee Ang says China needs time off from externally-driven growth to focus on internal development
9th Mar 16, 5:03am
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Siah Hwee Ang says China needs time off from externally-driven growth to focus on internal development
Kent Harrington examines the flaws in President Xi Jinping's approach to gaining greater international influence
3rd Mar 16, 9:49am
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Kent Harrington examines the flaws in President Xi Jinping's approach to gaining greater international influence
Siah Hwee Ang says China will take a few years to recover from its slowdown but the signs point to potential for strong domestic consumption growth
1st Mar 16, 5:05am
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Siah Hwee Ang says China will take a few years to recover from its slowdown but the signs point to potential for strong domestic consumption growth
Koichi Hamada blames aggressive speculation for the yen's rise since the BOJ introduced negative interest rates
29th Feb 16, 11:23am
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Koichi Hamada blames aggressive speculation for the yen's rise since the BOJ introduced negative interest rates
Siah Hwee Ang details a global shopping spree by Chinese companies, says the world can expect it to gather pace
23rd Feb 16, 9:52am
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Siah Hwee Ang details a global shopping spree by Chinese companies, says the world can expect it to gather pace
Rob Johnson says the downward pressure on the renminbi reflects growing fear that Chinese policymakers have no coherent solutions
18th Feb 16, 5:05am
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Rob Johnson says the downward pressure on the renminbi reflects growing fear that Chinese policymakers have no coherent solutions
Zhang Jun defends China's central bank against accusations that it lacks transparency
11th Feb 16, 9:08am
Zhang Jun defends China's central bank against accusations that it lacks transparency
The specter of harsh accusations and harsher punishment is stalking China’s political, intellectual, and business elites, even affecting the inner sanctum of the Chinese Communist Party
9th Feb 16, 4:02pm
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The specter of harsh accusations and harsher punishment is stalking China’s political, intellectual, and business elites, even affecting the inner sanctum of the Chinese Communist Party
Siah Hwee Ang says despite its economic slowdown, China will still be the top contributor to the world’s economic growth in the coming years
9th Feb 16, 9:32am
Siah Hwee Ang says despite its economic slowdown, China will still be the top contributor to the world’s economic growth in the coming years
Ex-pat Kiwi analyst Michael Parker looks at whether the Chinese government understands that it has lost control of the economy
3rd Feb 16, 10:29am
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Ex-pat Kiwi analyst Michael Parker looks at whether the Chinese government understands that it has lost control of the economy
Siah Hwee Ang says the Chinese New Year is the perfect time to cash in on not-to-be-missed business opportunities
2nd Feb 16, 8:45am
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Siah Hwee Ang says the Chinese New Year is the perfect time to cash in on not-to-be-missed business opportunities
The Chinese Year of the Monkey will not favour all New Zealand regions equally. David Kennedy sets out who will gain and who will miss out
29th Jan 16, 5:19am
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The Chinese Year of the Monkey will not favour all New Zealand regions equally. David Kennedy sets out who will gain and who will miss out