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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.
What Now for Economic Integration in the Asia-Pacific?
By Mie Oba
And what to make of Trump’s recent comments about the TPP?
Driving Down a New Road: New Energy Vehicles in China’s Green Transition
By Deborah Lehr
China is driving down a new road, emerging at the forefront of the NEV market.
Is This The Start of a US-China Trade War?
By Shannon Tiezzi
After the Trump administration levies tariffs on Chinese solar panels, China investigates U.S. sorghum imports.
TPP 2.0: The Deal Without the US
By Zachary Torrey
What's new about the CPTPP and what do the changes mean?
The Significance of China’s International Import Expo
By Romi Jain
The implications of China's “first national expo” dedicated to imports.
China’s Railways: A Cautionary Tale for SOE Reform
By Xinling Wang
The uneven progress toward reform at China Railway Corp is a case study in the hazards of opening up SOEs.
Ant Financial and the Greening of Fintech
By Phylicia Wu
Ant Forest is the world’s first, largescale, bottom-up pilot in greening citizens’ consumption behavior.
Will Canada Screw up a March Pacific Trade Deal?
By Anthony Fensom
Japan and Australia are determined to push through a revised TPP in March. Canada is the main stumbling block.
On China, Trump Still Stuck Harping on the Trade Imbalance
By Charlotte Gao
Trump said U.S. trade deficit with China “not sustainable”; China’s commerce ministry said it will take necessary measures to protect Chinese enterprises' interests.
Collapse of Huawei-AT&T Deal a Double Blow to China
By Zachary Torrey
The deal's collapse is a bad sign not only for Huawei, but China's global technology ambitions.
Google Stumbles Back to China
By Charlotte Gao
Google Maps and Google Translate have returned to China after the company withdrew from the Chinese market in 2010.
Shock and Awe: Surprises That Could Stun Asia in 2018
By Anthony Fensom
From the Fed to housing bubbles to a Korea crisis: surprises that could set back Asia's economies.