Corruption

2017 will be a decisive year for the world especially China

2017 looks set for a disruptive world. Many black swans have already appeared. Others are just…
Is China on track to reach its Five-Year goals?

China’s Five Year Plan 2016-20 aims to shift to higher value-added and more sustainable development, doubling…
Deciphering China’s 13th Five Year Plan (2016-20)

China has formally approved the Five Year Plan (2016-20), which aims to double 2010 income levels…
Challenges facing China’s new Five Year Plan (2016-20) – ABC TV interview

My live TV interview on 16 March 2016 with ABC (Australian Broadcasting Television) highlighted some of the domestic…
2016 promises to be a make-or-break year for China

China has opened 2016 with another roaster-coaster market crash. Continuing capital outflow anticipates RMB’s perceived downward…
China in 2016

China 2016 is likely to be characterized by a host of contradictions, perhaps best described by…
President Xi’s 2016 New Year Speech

Dialogue, a CCTV News (English Channel) panel discussion, focuses on President Xi's 2016 New Year Speech which…
The China Dream – President Xi’s ambitions for China and implications for world order

My PowerPoint presentation at a black-tie dinner on 8th July, 2015 at the Reform Club, Pall…
The Silk Road and the Fragrant Harbour

My PowerPoint presentation at the National Liberal Club, 1 Whitehall Place, London on 29 June, 2015 as the…
Is China about to crack up?

Notwithstanding President Xi Jinping’s growing power at home and influence abroad, some top American academics are…