sign up log in
Want to go ad-free? Find out how, here.

Understanding China

Yuen Yuen Ang explains China's seemingly contradictory trajectory characterised by a high-tech boom and stagnating growth
7th Sep 24, 11:40am
by Guest
2
Yuen Yuen Ang explains China's seemingly contradictory trajectory characterised by a high-tech boom and stagnating growth
Mark Tanner explains why localising for Chongqing and other major Chinese cities is crucial when marketing products and services in China
8th Aug 24, 4:19pm
1
Mark Tanner explains why localising for Chongqing and other major Chinese cities is crucial when marketing products and services in China
Huang Yiping warns that Chinese local governments are now the greatest source of market distortion and financial risk in the country
4th Aug 24, 3:46pm
by Guest
1
Huang Yiping warns that Chinese local governments are now the greatest source of market distortion and financial risk in the country
Yu Yongding thinks fiscal and monetary expansion could help address the controversial overcapacity in the Chinese economy
31st Jul 24, 10:22am
by Guest
1
Yu Yongding thinks fiscal and monetary expansion could help address the controversial overcapacity in the Chinese economy
Martin Beraja, David Yang and Noam Yuchtman conclude that China's exports of facial-recognition technologies are eroding democratic institutions
25th Jul 24, 3:15pm
by Guest
3
Martin Beraja, David Yang and Noam Yuchtman conclude that China's exports of facial-recognition technologies are eroding democratic institutions
Mark Tanner details the shifts by Chinese courts and laws to protect intellectual property including for foreign brands
24th Jul 24, 2:15pm
1
Mark Tanner details the shifts by Chinese courts and laws to protect intellectual property including for foreign brands
MFAT reviews the Chinese economy from a New Zealand perspective. Manufacturing activity and exports have raced ahead while consumption and the property market remain stalled
18th Jul 24, 12:23pm
by admin
MFAT reviews the Chinese economy from a New Zealand perspective. Manufacturing activity and exports have raced ahead while consumption and the property market remain stalled
Zhang Jun thinks Chinese households are spending more than official data indicates, but more support is needed
18th Jul 24, 9:00am
by Guest
1
Zhang Jun thinks Chinese households are spending more than official data indicates, but more support is needed
Stephen Roach reminds Western observers that the Chinese government's real priorities are very different from their own
15th Jul 24, 11:05am
2
Stephen Roach reminds Western observers that the Chinese government's real priorities are very different from their own
Trade expert Stephen Jacobi says the US presidential election is a ‘Sword of Damocles’ threatening the global economy and could seriously harm New Zealand’s exports
12th Jul 24, 1:29pm
21
Trade expert Stephen Jacobi says the US presidential election is a ‘Sword of Damocles’ threatening the global economy and could seriously harm New Zealand’s exports
Kenneth Rogoff warns that, despite what many in policy circles may think, economic decoupling is not a viable option
9th Jul 24, 11:03am
by Guest
1
Kenneth Rogoff warns that, despite what many in policy circles may think, economic decoupling is not a viable option
William Rhodes & Stuart Mackintosh warn that global forums and solutions will be among the biggest losers from a deepening superpower conflict
8th Jun 24, 9:48am
by Guest
2
William Rhodes & Stuart Mackintosh warn that global forums and solutions will be among the biggest losers from a deepening superpower conflict
Stephen Roach warns that America's tariffs against some Chinese goods raise the risk of a catastrophic superpower conflict
2nd Jun 24, 12:02pm
6
Stephen Roach warns that America's tariffs against some Chinese goods raise the risk of a catastrophic superpower conflict
Yi Fuxian explains why China's rising median age is at the root of its current malaise
24th May 24, 5:00am
by Guest
11
Yi Fuxian explains why China's rising median age is at the root of its current malaise
Yu Yongding rejects gloomy narratives about the Chinese economy's prospects and proposes ways to revive growth
23rd May 24, 10:27am
by Guest
8
Yu Yongding rejects gloomy narratives about the Chinese economy's prospects and proposes ways to revive growth
David Mahon assesses trade and geopolitical tensions between China and the US, and says New Zealand risks destroying 50 years of balanced, non-allied status in the Asia-Pacific
21st May 24, 10:55am
63
David Mahon assesses trade and geopolitical tensions between China and the US, and says New Zealand risks destroying 50 years of balanced, non-allied status in the Asia-Pacific
Qiyuan Xu argues that high capital outflows - largely the result of US policy - have resulted in an undervalued Chinese currency
19th May 24, 9:30am
by Guest
5
Qiyuan Xu argues that high capital outflows - largely the result of US policy - have resulted in an undervalued Chinese currency
Mark Tanner sifts through the current retail spending trends in China. There may be indications here how New Zealand could tap into some of these
16th May 24, 10:49am
1
Mark Tanner sifts through the current retail spending trends in China. There may be indications here how New Zealand could tap into some of these
Zhang Jun explains why rigorous evidenced-based assessments of the Chinese economy's performance can diverge sharply
9th May 24, 2:26pm
by Guest
6
Zhang Jun explains why rigorous evidenced-based assessments of the Chinese economy's performance can diverge sharply
David Skilling says the strong USD is generating economic pressures around the world, with the potential for disruptive responses – reinforced by geopolitical rivalry
5th May 24, 10:14am
7
David Skilling says the strong USD is generating economic pressures around the world, with the potential for disruptive responses – reinforced by geopolitical rivalry
Stephen Roach explains why the Chinese authorities should switch to a consumption- and productivity-led growth model
25th Apr 24, 1:06pm
2
Stephen Roach explains why the Chinese authorities should switch to a consumption- and productivity-led growth model
Mark Tanner points out while China's population may be transitioning lower, the shift to cities continues and even lower tier cities present much-less tapped opportunities for growth
19th Apr 24, 9:25am
1
Mark Tanner points out while China's population may be transitioning lower, the shift to cities continues and even lower tier cities present much-less tapped opportunities for growth
Stephen Roach bemoans the transformation of China's most important platform for open debate into a schooze-fest
14th Apr 24, 8:37am
Stephen Roach bemoans the transformation of China's most important platform for open debate into a schooze-fest
Yang Yao argues that insufficient demand and the lack of a vibrant capital market in China means savings must be invested outside the country
13th Apr 24, 9:29am
by Guest
4
Yang Yao argues that insufficient demand and the lack of a vibrant capital market in China means savings must be invested outside the country
Nancy Qian laments the sharp decline in cross-cultural in-person interactions with China's people since the pandemic
7th Apr 24, 9:47am
by Guest
6
Nancy Qian laments the sharp decline in cross-cultural in-person interactions with China's people since the pandemic