Tag Archives: China

Tobacco: The Opium War of the 21st Century?

Does the Chinese obsession with smoking have its roots in British trade policy?

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The China-Japan-Korea Triangle

Do the ghosts of Northeast Asia’s past imperil the region’s future stability and prosperity?

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America’s Consumer Democracy Versus China’s Modern Mandarinate

Are the consumer democracies of the West becoming ungovernable, while authoritarian China moves into the future?

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How Countries Compare on Corruption

Which major emerging nation is perceived to have the most corruption in its public sector?

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The Inexorable End of the Africa Story

Is all the excitement about the future of Africa’s economy really justified? Or is the continent’s success mostly just a commodities story?

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China’s Urban Billion: Civilizing the Cities

Can China’s cities by 2030 really accommodate one billion residents — equal to one in every eight people on the planet?

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Iran Sanctions: The Cat and Mouse Game Continues

Are U.S. sanctions against Iran strengthening the economic and financial position of its competitors, including China, India and Turkey?

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Obama’s Atlantic Pivot

Would a transatlantic trade deal redefine the rules of global trade?

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The United States Vs. China: Investing in the Future Now

How do the Republican promoters of limited government get away with their myopia?

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Big-Time Exporters

In which major country do exports account for the highest share of the national economy?

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