Chinese Investments Springing Up in Malaysia
China has been the largest trading partner of Malaysia for six consecutive years since 2009. The trading amount increased from just USD 12 billion in 2000 to almost USD 108 billion in 2014.
Economy,China
One Belt One Road: Breakthrough for China’s Global Value Chain Upgrading
China can expand exports of technology and equipment products to the OBOR countries, improving the added value of its export structure, and enhancing China's position in the global value chain.
Economy,China
How to Make Financial Innovations Work in China
Economy,Society,China
China Launches a Controversial Directive to Open Up Gated Residential Compounds
Economy,China,Southeast Asia
Politics,Economy,China
Will the Beijing Consensus Follow the Washington Consensus to Oblivion?
The Beijing Consensus is simply three theorems about how to organize the place of a developing country in the world. Just like the Washington Consensus, it contains many ideas that are not all about economics, but also about politics and the global balance of power.
Economy,East Asia
Can Tsai Ing-Wen Cure Taiwan’s Economic Illness?
Taiwan’s newly elected president Tsai Ing-Wen plans to set up a quasi-sovereign wealth fund to kick-start innovation-driven industrial development. She wishes to bring Taiwan into the US-led Trans-Pacific Partnership and enhance economic cooperation with several countries beyond China.
Economy,China
Iron Silk Road: The Rise of China and the Expansion of High Speed Railways
Regional transportation networks constructed by China will contribute significantly to its leadership in Asia. Transportation networks will provide China with new and diversified supply lines and consumer markets, helping it to spread its regional economic influence.
Economy,China
Will Tobin Tax Work in China?
The present market structure of China might give Tobin tax a good chance to succeed if its objective is to stabilize short term capital flow and exchange rate volatility.
Economy,China
Credit Where Credit Is Due: Celebrating China's 13th Five-Year Plan
China's 13th Five-Year Plan includes concrete plans for expressways, airports, railways, and urban mass transit. Just as important, it includes an extra USD 93 billion for poverty alleviation.
Economy,China
How are Chinese Investors Protected in Investment Agreements?
ISDS provisions are a common feature of trade and investment agreements, and aim to give investors protection from discriminatory treatment by the states who are parties to these agreements.
Economy,China
2016: A Tough Year for China’s Economy
Although economic deceleration is expected and is not necessarily a terrible outcome for China, concerns over the transition are warranted. Indeed, the economy is facing numerous constraints, domestically and externally.
Economy,China,Southeast Asia
China’s “Belt and Road” and Southeast Asia: Challenges and Prospects
In 2013 Chinese President Xi Jinping announced the Silk Road Economic Belt and the 21st Century Maritime Silk Road, both of which constitute the “One Belt One Road” (OBOR) development framework.
