Asia’s superpower rivalries
04-09-17 / by GTR
As the global focus of trade shifts to Asia, is it time for erstwhile rivals...MERICS
Trump heads to G20 as trade war brews
07-07-17 / by Finbarr Bermingham
US President Donald Trump will attend his first G20 Summit in Hamburg this weekend, with...
Trade finance falls victim to China’s capital controls
10-02-17 / by Finbarr Bermingham
Cross-border trade finance between Hong Kong and China is being hit by Beijing’s capital controls,...
Exporters and banks fear China’s cybersecurity law
09-11-16 / by Finbarr Bermingham
China has passed its controversial new cybersecurity law, which could freeze multinational banks and companies...
South China Sea ruling unlikely to hamper trade
13-07-16 / by Finbarr Bermingham
The UN has dealt China a blow by ruling that its claims in the South...
China-Iran deal to boost energy and infrastructure
26-01-16 / by Finbarr Bermingham
The leaders of China and Iran have agreed to try and raise their bilateral trade...
10 years of Chinese investment: where has the money gone?
14-07-15 / by Finbarr Bermingham
A new report outlines exactly where in the world China has been investing its money,...
Massive Chinese lending directed to Silk Road
01-07-15 / by Finbarr Bermingham
Chinese lending is being diverted towards the countries forming the New Silk Road, with overseas lenders...
Growing Islamic State threat could disrupt trade
24-06-15 / by Finbarr Bermingham
A turf war between Islamist militants in Asia could have a disruptive effect on trade,...
US should work with AIIB or ‘risk being left behind’
25-03-15 / by Finbarr Bermingham
The US should follow allies in pledging support for the China-led Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank...