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Democracy’s Day
You could feel the overwhelming sense of relief in Washington yesterday, as new US President Biden was sworn in without…
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Asian Financial Forum 2021
Many of my followers will know that, for 7 consecutive years (from 2009 to 2016), I organised and led the…
Read More20 January, 2021 / Uncategorized -
Triangulation
I always enjoy reading the Hinrich Foundation’s commentary on international trade and so I was drawn to a recent issue titled “International…
Read More19 January, 2021 / Uncategorized -
Going Digital
Before 2020, when travel was easy and diplomatic relations were cordial, I placed great emphasis on the need to build…
Read More18 January, 2021 / Uncategorized -
Happy New Year
I hope you’ve had a good break over the holiday period and, assuming that you’re now back into work mode,…
Read More18 January, 2021 / Uncategorized -
Goodbye 2020
I know I won’t be the only one to be happy that 2020 is (nearly) all over. This time last…
Read More21 December, 2020 / Uncategorized -
End of Empires
Whilst we all know that something in the world has significantly changed this year, we’re still not really able to…
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Winners and Losers
I must say I enjoy a good debate. In today’s world, when everyone has a strong opinion on virtually everything,…
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End of the Expat?
Reflections on 2020 from David Parker of Geddes Parker & Partners As an Executive Search Consultant who has worked with…
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Reflections on the Hong Kong Handover
One of my oldest and best friends in the world is Mark Austin, a successful journalist in the UK who, after…
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Global Leadership
As we wind down towards the holiday break, I hope you’re enjoying the reflections of friends, colleagues and fellow China-watchers…
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China Blonde
Reflections on 2020 by Nicole Webb, Author of China BlondeAnd what a year it was…one that has sadly, brought so many…
Read More10 December, 2020 / Uncategorized