Tag "China"
Challenges facing Nepal’s new Prime Minister
Amid the fallout from a new constitution which has resulted in protests, a fuel crisis, and increased interference from its neighbour India, Nepal’s new Prime Minister KP Oli has entered
China divided: Beijing struggles for control
The 60th anniversary of the establishment of the autonomous region of Xinjiang has been saluted by Beijing as a great step toward a stronger national unity. However, rising tensions and
Trans Pacific Partnership: Shaping a new regional architecture
The TPP will set standards and tariffs for twelve Pacific Rim countries that all together represent 40% of the global economy. Meanwhile, China is not included in the agreement. The Trans
Three necessary reforms for UN Security Council legitimacy
The recent adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution to begin discussions on UN Security Council reform has revived hopes of progress on a long-pending issue. Reform will need to
What does the TPP mean for Europe?
The Trans-Pacific Partnership has been called the ‘biggest trade agreement in history’ and is a big step for the participating member states – but how will it affect Europe? On
Where do financial markets end and the “real economy” begin?
It can be easy to confuse the financial sphere with the “real” economy of employment, growth, and macroeconomics. But while movements in the market can be independent of the economy, the two
Weekly Risk Outlook
Canada votes in tight election. President Xi visits the UK. Housing data adds to Fed rate decision. Brazil Central Bank issues rate decision. Clinton appears before panel. All in the Weekly Risk Outlook. Canada
Growth in renewable energy is slowing, but China still leads the pack
The verdict from the International Energy Agency is in on the medium-term renewables market, and the forecast is mixed. China, however, is still leading the global push for clean energy.
China’s railway diplomacy: Benefits and challenges
While the outcome of the recent high-prized Indonesian railway deal is a huge success for China’s railway diplomacy, both countries will have to tackle safety and transparency issues. China has
China’s carbon trading market could net positive for investors
This week, China announced plans to launch what will become the world’s largest carbon market in 2017. While this signals long-term optimism surrounding a more environmentally responsible China, the development
