In a recent SCMP article, Dr Andy Xie talked about China’s coal crises and how it exposes the hypocrisy of the West’s carbon footprint The surging electricity demand is driven by export recovery. China is on pace to increase exports by US$700 billion this year, more than Japan’s total exports. As central banks and governments […]
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Asia, China, Speakers
Dr Andy Xie’s insights on the Trojan horse threat behind China’s tutoring and tech crackdown amid US rivalry
19
Aug
Aug
In a recent opinion piece for SCMP, Dr Andy Xie discussed the continuing China-US rivalry, how both industries are becoming more powerful and more. Here are some highlights: Beijing is cracking down on tutoring businesses in its latest move to reshape China’s economy. Internet companies have also been under scrutiny for some time. Many actions fall […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Shall We Be Afraid of the Rise of China? Q&A Former French PM Jean-Pierrer Raffarin by Dr Shirley Yu
17
May
May
Shall We Be Afraid of the Rise of China? Dr Shirley Yu , Chinese economist and former CCTV journalist, interviewed former French PM Jean-Pierre Raffarin for his insights on the subject. Watch the interview below to learn more: Dr Shirley Yu (于泽), is a former CCTV 9 anchor, an experienced moderator and author. She holds a PhD in […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Dr Geoff Raby’s New Book: China’s Grand Strategy and Australia’s Future in the New Global Order
05
Apr
Apr
Dr Geoff Raby was recently interviewed about his new book, ‘China’s Grand Strategy and Australia’s Future in the New Global Order’. Dr Raby was Australia’s ambassador to China (2007–11); ambassador to APEC (2003–5); and ambassador to the World Trade Organization (1998–2001). He was awarded the Order of Australia in 2019 for services to Australia–China relations […]
09
Feb
Feb
Dr Andy Xie, renowned economist, opined that despite the Fed’s best efforts, such asset bubbles cannot be sustained. Could political instability in the US be the shock that deflates the bubbles? A bubble usually ends with a shock, such as an accounting scandal or rising interest rates. So much helicopter money may indeed lead to […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Dr Shirley Yu Discussed China Imports and Exports Figures and the Promising Recovery of the Chinese Economy
16
Nov
Nov
Dr Shirley Yu, Chinese economist, in her recent vlog, shared that China’s September imports & exports figures January to September, have surged compared to 2019, respectively by 13.2% and 9.9%. The data tells the story of Chinese economy’s post COVID-19 recovery and that of the global economy’s shifting focus. Noticeably, COVID-19 has deeply disrupted the […]
Asia, Speakers
Prof Nouriel Roubini Warned of a Prolonged Downturn and Sluggish Recovery from the Coronavirus
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Jun
Jun
Economist Prof Nouriel Roubini has warned of a prolonged downturn and sluggish recovery from the coronavirus in his recent BBC interview. Professor Roubini also said any recovery will be in the shape of what economists call a “U”, or even “something closer to an L” – what he calls a “Greater Depression.” — “These jobs […]
Asia, China, News, Speakers
Dr Shirley Yu interviewed by BBC on the CoronaVirus Impact to the Chinese Economy
07
Apr
Apr
Dr Shirley Yu interviewed by BBC on the CoronaVirus Impact to the Chinese Economy in early Feb 2020, shortly after China shut down Wuhan due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Dr Shirley Yu (于泽), is a former CCTV 9 anchor, an experienced moderator and author. She holds a PhD in Economics from Peking Univeristy and started her career […]
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Feb
Feb
For the past two years, China and the United States have locked horns in a trade war that has inevitably buffeted the world’s economy. Historian Niall Ferguson shared his insights on China-US relationships in a recent interview conducted in Hong Kong. Niall Ferguson teaches history and business at Harvard, Stanford and Oxford universities. His theories […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Dr Shirley Yu: Forget the trade war. Beijing’s worst nightmare is a property market collapse, Japan-style
07
Jan
Jan
In her most recent SCMP article, Dr Shirley Yu shared why she believes that China’s biggest economic risk in 2020 isn’t the trade war but a possible property market collapse. Here are a few highlights: China’s biggest economic risk in 2020 comes from its efforts to deflate the real estate bubble, which is closer to […]
Asia, China, Speakers
China and a India Experts Prof Anil Gupta and Haiyan Wang Ranked 25 in Recent Thinkers 50 Ranking
11
Dec
Dec
We are so proud to share that Prof Anil Gupta and Haiyan Wang ranked 25th in the recent Thinkers50 list! Based in London, Thinkers50 is the world’s most reliable resource for identifying, ranking, and sharing the leading management ideas of our age. Their ambition is to provide innovative access to ideas with the power to make the […]
04
Nov
Nov
Renowned economist Dr Andy Xie shared vital insights on restoring peace in Hong Kong, in his recent opinion piece for South China Morning Post. Dr Xie believes that to be able “to restore peace to Hong Kong, big businesses, developers, homeowners and the tax man must all accept the pain of drastic economic reform.” High […]
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Oct
Oct
Nouriel Roubini believes that the next global recession will be immune to monetary solutions. He discusses this and more in a one-on-one interview with the Milken Institute. Watch the video below to learn more: Nouriel Roubini is a professor of economics at New York University’s Stern School of Business. He is also CEO of Roubini Macro […]
17
Sep
Sep
Nouriel Roubini, shared his insights on the global economy, geopolitical risk, the US-China trade negotiations, the possibility of a global recession, how he thought we could avoid it, China’s economy and global debt, at the “Bloomberg Markets: Asia” , which was part of the Asia Blockchain Summit in Taipei recently. Watch the video below to […]
Asia, China, Speakers
Ian Johnson Publishing His New Book – The Souls of China: The Return of Religion After Mao
09
Feb
Feb
Pulitzer-prize winning journalist, Ian Johnson is publishing a new book, The Souls of China: The Return of Religion After Mao. In The Souls of China, Ian lets the readers know about religions in China today — the history, the spiritual traditions of the country’s Eastern and Western faiths, and the ways in which it is influencing China’s future. Here is […]
11
Sep
Sep
Dambisa Moyo spoke on “Tomorrow’s World”. To create the future, we have to also pay attention to the risks… in economy, in politics and so on. Dambisa Moyo Dr. Dambisa Moyo is a renowned economist who analyzes the global macro-economy. She was born and raised in Lusaka, Zambia. Dr. Moyo has an established international reputation […]