Topic
Economy
Southeast Asia’s Quiet Revolt Against the Dollar: Should the US Be Worried?
By Karishma Shah
The shift away from the U.S. currency is still in its early days, but the era of unquestioned dollar supremacy may be gradually drawing to a close.
As US Decouples, China Strengthens Biotech Ties With Japan
By Alex (Guangyao) Xu
From joint ventures to licensing deals, biotechnology is emerging as a strategic bridge between China and Japan.
What Did US Businesses Have to Say About Trump’s Tariffs?
By Gabriel Corsetti
Before the tariffs, businesses took advantage of a public comment period to lay out the dangers of a trade war. It seems clear that the Trump administration didn’t take their concerns into account.
What Top Chinese Economists Think of Trump’s Tariffs
By Daniel Fu
China’s academic and policy circles see economic and diplomatic opportunities amid the crisis of Washington’s trade war.
Ending China’s De Minimis Exception Brings 3 Benefits for Americans
By Erik Durneika
President Trump’s executive order ending the de minimis rule for China is set to strengthen U.S. manufacturing, safeguard public health, and advance human rights efforts.
The US Flip-flop Over H20 Chip Restrictions
By Jennifer Lee
Last week, reports surfaced that the White House would still allow Nvidia to export its H20 chips to China, surprising the tech industry. Now the restrictions are back on.
Trans-Afghan Railway: Will Uzbekistan Develop the Kandahar Route?
By Nargiza Umarov
The route through Kandahar can lead to both Pakistan and Iran, an attractive prospect for Tashkent.
How China’s Companies Are Responding to the US Trade War
By Leci Zhang and Botao Xu
Since 2018, Chinese firms have been pursuing internal reforms, supply chain restructurings, and accelerated innovation, with the result of “selective decoupling” from the U.S.
Tariff Talks an Opportunity to Reinvigorate the Japan-US Alliance
By Michael Schiffer
With the 24 percent additional tariffs on Japan suspended for 90 days for negotiations, the U.S. and Japan should approach this moment as a chance to forge a new economic compact.
The Trump Tariff Shock Should Push Indonesia to Reform Its Economy
By Panji Kusumo and Bakhrul Fikri
Rather than retaliating or kowtowing to Washington, Jakarta needs to get its own house in order.
India’s Coal Phasedown Needs a Balanced Socio-economic Framework
By Anvesha Adhikari, Navya, Anjali Goyal, Anandajit Goswami and Vaibhav Chowdhary
A people-centric transition of coal mine workers needs timely reskilling, training, relocation and rehabilitation as part of India's transition to clean energy.
Why ASEAN Countries Often Run Trade Surpluses
By James Guild
Many of the region's economies have pursued a model of export-oriented industrialization that was once championed and encouraged by Washington.