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The 21st century is commonly referred to as the 'Pacific Century.' For such a prediction to materialize, the economies of the Asia-Pacific must lead the globe. What challenges will the region face? What nations stand to benefit most? The Diplomat's economics and business blog, Pacific Money, will try to tackle these questions and more.
A Manufacturing Exodus in China—Fact or Fiction?
By Dingding Chen
Is China scrambling to stem a manufacturing exodus as the trade war continues?
China’s Data/AI Economy and the Global Order
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Winston Ma.
What Can We Learn From ‘Made in Japan’?
By He Jun
Japanese manufacturing has shifted from making brand-name products to cornering specific segments of the global supply chain.
Tsai Ing-wen Calls for Taiwan-US Bilateral Trade Agreement
By Nick Aspinwall
The TAIPEI Act, which passed the U.S. Senate last month, also urges negotiations for an FTA, but political obstacles prevent a deal from happening immediately.
Scramble for the Indo-Pacific Seabed
By Drake Long
China is poised to dominate seabed mining – if it ever becomes feasible, that is.
WTO Reform: Will China Be Part of the Problem or Part of the Solution?
By Stephen Olson
China’s centrally managed economy continues to pose challenges for the international trading system. Will Beijing acknowledge that fact?
The Implications of India’s RCEP Withdrawal
By Mie Oba
Regional trade initiatives just got more complicated.
RCEP’s Economic Impact in Asia
By Xianbai Ji
RCEP, along with the CPTPP, will help drive deep integration in Asia. Holdouts like India will suffer the most.
Britain in the Trans-Pacific Partnership After Brexit?
By Michito Tsuruoka
It’s complicated.
Beijing Says China, US to Lift Tariff Hikes as Talks Advance
By Associated Press
The agreement would address one of China's main demands: the removal of tariffs before negotiations progress further.
Asian Mega-Trade Deal Pushes Ahead, But India Drops out
By Associated Press
RCEP may finally get over the finish line – but only because one of its major participants has decided not to join.
WTO Authorizes China to Hit US With $3.6 Billion in Sanctions
By Associated Press
China gets the greenlight to penalize the U.S. for Obama-era anti-dumping duties.