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James Parker
James Parker has lived in Beijing for eight years and has worked at both foreign and domestic financial institutions. He is also engaged in consulting in the areas of international economics and international political risk, and teaches post-graduate finance courses for various UK Universities.
September 24, 2013
China and the TPP, Part II
A further look at why the “Trojan horse” option might appeal to China when it comes to the TPP and TiSA.
September 24, 2013
China and the TPP: The Trojan Horse Option
China is thinking of joining the TPP talks. The more skeptical might question its motives.
September 20, 2013
Reserve Bank of India Raises Key Rate
After a euphoric welcome, India’s new RBI chief has delivered a dose of reality, raising a key interest rate.
September 18, 2013
Indonesia Faces Crunch Time for Reforms
Slowing growth and a falling currency signal that Jakarta needs to get serious on its reform process.
September 17, 2013
China's Air Hub Plan
Using airports to create inland SEZs: a savvy growth strategy or misdirected investment?
September 15, 2013
China Gets Serious on Pollution
Beijing finally announces a set of measures aimed at dealing with China’s notorious air quality.
September 09, 2013
Raghuram Rajan: A Flying Start
India’s new central banker gets off to a promising start. But there is only so much he can fix.
September 04, 2013
The Privacy vs. Transparency Debate in China
Tougher privacy laws threaten to take China in the wrong direction when it comes to official transparency.
August 29, 2013
Is India Swimming Naked?
Adverse global trends, especially with oil prices, could exacerbate an already precarious economic position.
August 21, 2013
Indian Rupee Under Pressure
India’s central bank intervenes to halt the slide of the currency, which has hit new record lows.
August 20, 2013
SEC Probe Spotlights China Hiring Practices
News that JPMorgan Chase is being investigated for hiring Chinese princelings could have repercussions.
August 14, 2013
Elon Musk and the Hyperloop
The PayPal co-founder comes up with another potentially game-changing idea.