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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.

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5 Factors Holding Back China’s Economic Reform

5 Factors Holding Back China’s Economic Reform

By Spencer Sheehan
Local level factors are weighing on China’s reform momentum.
Australia's New Budget Hopes for a Continued Lucky Streak

Australia's New Budget Hopes for a Continued Lucky Streak

By Anthony Fensom
The Coalition government's latest budget depends on some overly optimistic economic forecasts to cut the deficit.

Evaluating 100 Days of Trump Trade Policy

Evaluating 100 Days of Trump Trade Policy

By Stephen Olson
The new administration has adopted a mixed approach to various trade issues so far.

Trump's NAFTA Renegotiation Talk Is Making Asia Nervous

Trump's NAFTA Renegotiation Talk Is Making Asia Nervous

By Shihoko Goto
South Korea in particular is worried about this fate of its own FTA with the U.S.

The Trouble With China's Latest Subway-Building Binge

The Trouble With China's Latest Subway-Building Binge

By Spencer Sheehan
 New models are necessary to avoid the mistakes of the past.
Financing for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future in Asia

Financing for an Inclusive and Sustainable Future in Asia

By Shamshad Akhtar
As policymakers meet to brainstorm this week, priorities are on domestic, sustainable, and inclusive financial measures.

Watch Out for the Blowback of Secondary Sanctions on North Korea

Watch Out for the Blowback of Secondary Sanctions on North Korea

By Aaron Arnold
Why would secondary sanctions against North Korea be any different from secondary sanctions against Iran?
IMF: Rocky Global Recovery ‘Under Threat’

IMF: Rocky Global Recovery ‘Under Threat’

By Anthony Fensom
The global economy not yet “out of the woods.”

The US-China Fight Over Trade: The Ultimate Test of the WTO Framework

The US-China Fight Over Trade: The Ultimate Test of the WTO Framework

By Ann Listerud
How the U.S.-China fight over market status and antidumping will test the limits of the WTO framework.

China's Latest Economic Data Beats Estimates

China's Latest Economic Data Beats Estimates

By Spencer Sheehan
China’s surprise GDP performance in the first quarter of 2017 is unlikely to be sustainable.

North Korea Crisis Hits Asia’s Biggest Economies

North Korea Crisis Hits Asia’s Biggest Economies

By Anthony Fensom
Heightened tensions on the Korean Peninsula are already impacting regional economies.
China’s Minimum Wage Growth Slows, But Businesses Still Feel the Squeeze

China’s Minimum Wage Growth Slows, But Businesses Still Feel the Squeeze

By Spencer Sheehan
Even as minimum wage growth slow, rising labor costs are still pressuring businesses.

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