Improving Supply Chains Now | Lawrence Lau

July 26 , 2022

Global supply chain issues are hampering economies at a time when other conditions are also worsening. But international economist Lawrence Lau says diversification and establishing second sources would fix this problem. Our Host James Chau interviews Professor Lau.

Part 1: What's Ahead for China’s Economy? | Lawrence Lau
Part 2: Improving Supply Chains Now | Lawrence Lau
Part 3: Hong Kong Today | Lawrence Lau
Part 4: Living in Dangerous Times | Lawrence Lau

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Party Meeting Explainer | Cheng Li | Part 1
Party Meeting Explainer | Cheng Li | Part 1
August 11 , 2022
As China prepares for its once-in-five-years meeting, we look at the moments that will define this landmark gathering. Cheng Li, Director of the Thornton China Center at the Brookings Institution, provides a walk-through, and unpacks the likely developments to watch for — from the economic, to the social.

August 11, 2022

Party Meeting Explainer | Cheng Li | Part 1
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Will the Trade Tariffs Go? ｜He Weiwen
Will the Trade Tariffs Go? ｜He Weiwen
August 05 , 2022
Last week, there was speculation that the United States was considering lowering trade tariffs imposed on China. But how much would this involve? And what real impact would this have? Meanwhile, in the days after this interview was recorded, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives stopped over in Taiwan — adding more uncertainty to the bilateral relationship.

August 05, 2022

Will the Trade Tariffs Go? ｜He Weiwen
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The Reason Behind the Reaction | Zhou Bo
The Reason Behind the Reaction | Zhou Bo
August 04 , 2022
The White House distanced itself ahead of a stopover in Taiwan by the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. How does this compare with previous visits by American officials? And why is the reaction from China so strong?

August 04, 2022

The Reason Behind the Reaction | Zhou Bo
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The Impact of the Taiwan Visit | Zhou Bo
The Impact of the Taiwan Visit | Zhou Bo
August 04 , 2022
A reaction was inevitable when the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives visited Taiwan this week. As this story continues to develop, we examine the longer-term impact on the China-US relationship and the global order they shape.

August 04, 2022

The Impact of the Taiwan Visit | Zhou Bo
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Living in Dangerous Times | Lawrence Lau
Living in Dangerous Times | Lawrence Lau
July 29 , 2022
The fragility of the world today can be compared to the Cuban Missile Crisis, says economist Lawrence Lau. He recalls the common challenges and the skill required to move us forward.

July 29, 2022

Living in Dangerous Times | Lawrence Lau
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Hong Kong Today | Lawrence Lau
Hong Kong Today | Lawrence Lau
July 28 , 2022
Starting in the 1940s, the Hong Kong people welcomed waves of refugees — relatives, friends and strangers. Professor Lawrence Lau witnessed that influx of humanity as a child and in his own home. He draws on that experience in his vision for a dynamic Hong Kong.

July 28, 2022

Hong Kong Today | Lawrence Lau
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What's Ahead for China’s Economy? | Lawrence Lau
What's Ahead for China’s Economy? | Lawrence Lau
July 25 , 2022
The world's second largest economy is trying to meet 5.5% GDP growth for the year. But, it's currently falling shy of that target. International economist Lawrence Lau — a longtime professor at Stanford University — looks at the prospects for China. He says that quality growth, rather than quantity only, will be the way forward.

July 25, 2022

What's Ahead for China’s Economy? | Lawrence Lau
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What Happened at the EU-China Summit | Francesca Ghiretti
What Happened at the EU-China Summit | Francesca Ghiretti
June 29 , 2022
At the EU-China Summit, dialogue marked an official shift in the relationship between the two powers. Francesca Ghiretti, a doctoral fellow at King's College London, shares her take on what developed at this year's virtual event.

June 29, 2022

What Happened at the EU-China Summit | Francesca Ghiretti

Improving Supply Chains Now | Lawrence Lau

Party Meeting Explainer | Cheng Li | Part 1

Will the Trade Tariffs Go? ｜He Weiwen

The Reason Behind the Reaction | Zhou Bo

The Impact of the Taiwan Visit | Zhou Bo

Living in Dangerous Times | Lawrence Lau

Hong Kong Today | Lawrence Lau

What's Ahead for China’s Economy? | Lawrence Lau

What Happened at the EU-China Summit | Francesca Ghiretti