Dan Steinbock
Founder, Difference Group
Mar 28, 2013
As the large emerging economies met at this year’s BRICS Summit in Durban, South Africa, they focused on proposals for a BRICS development bank and the future of the global economy in an attempt to counter reduced growth prospects.
Mar 22, 2013
With the end of the National People’s Congress, Dan Steinbock writes that China should expect economic and financial reforms, international recalibration, and gradual political transition. Xi jinping and Li Keqiang must also balance regional interests to fulfill the “Chinese Dream.”
Feb 26, 2013
As FDI is shifting from manufacturing to services in China, the emerging Asia stands to benefit and U.S.-Chinese investment opportunities are moving to a new age.
Jan 10, 2013
In the West, North Korea’s recent missile launch has been framed as still another example of nuclear blackmail. The launch, the counter-productive international sanctions, the mounting nuclear threats and Kim Jong-un’s call for “radical turn” suggest a new diplomatic opportunity for Washington and Beijing alike and it should be seized now.
Dec 28, 2012
Reportedly, an internal EU analysis has led European officials to weigh steps over Chinese vendors Huawei and ZTE. An unmanaged friction has the potential to escalate into trade friction between the EU and China.
Dec 11, 2012
After the 18th Party Congress, China is moving toward reforms that are tailored differently in different parts of the nation.
Nov 11, 2012
In Washington, Obama’s second term begins with great uncertainty. In Beijing, it starts with some relief. With U.S.-Chinese relations, it translates to a shift.
Oct 29, 2012
On Thursday, November 8—only a day after the U.S. presidential election—the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China will begin in Beijing.
Sep 20, 2012
As the House Intelligence Committee continues its investigation into China-based telecom companies over alleged security threats; Dr. Dan Steinbock examines the barriers companies like Huawei face when entering US markets.
Aug 23, 2012
As the national conventions loom ahead, Americans prepare to choose the next president on the basis of economic issues. But it is the return of the neoconservatives that will overshadow the discourse on foreign policy – and China.