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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.
December 05, 2019
China’s Data/AI Economy and the Global Order
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Winston Ma.
November 26, 2019
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.
November 22, 2019
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.
November 16, 2019
Scramble for the Indo-Pacific Seabed
By Drake Long
China is poised to dominate seabed mining – if it ever becomes feasible, that is.
November 15, 2019
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?
November 14, 2019
The Implications of India’s RCEP Withdrawal
By Mie Oba
Regional trade initiatives just got more complicated.
November 13, 2019
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.
November 12, 2019
Britain in the Trans-Pacific Partnership After Brexit?
By Michito Tsuruoka
It’s complicated.
November 08, 2019
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.
November 05, 2019
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.
November 02, 2019
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.
October 31, 2019
Chile Announces Cancellation of 2019 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit
By Ankit Panda
The 2019 APEC summit was meant to provide a venue for a Trump-Xi encounter on trade.
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