In Beijing, Watching Obama Victory
Today begins the 18th National Congress of the Communist Party of China here in Beijing. I flew in this morning and was already warned of arcane restrictions. You’re not allowed to buy remote-control...
View ArticleEconomist Conferences: Bellwether China – Well Timed, But Well Ventilated?
I leave tomorrow for Beijing. As usual I’m reviewing to ensure I have the necessary files. I checked in on-line for my flight and confirmed all my appointments. Now I need to rush out and buy a face...
View Article“Compare & Contrast” Photos Show Beijing Pollution
My colleague Thomas in Beijing took these two photos in Beijing last January. They are from the same location at the same time of day. The one on the left was taken on 3 January 2012. Air Pollution...
View ArticlePodcast: Listen to Communities Before Investing
China Radio International in Beijing airs a weekly English language broadcast called “Voices from Other Lands.” I met their producer at an AustCham event in Beijing in November. As I was back in...
View ArticlePolitical Crises: Thailand, Ukraine…and Hong Kong?
Today the world’s shaky political systems received another addition. Along with the upheaval in Thailand and the overthrow of government in Ukraine, Hong Kong was added to the list. Yesterday HSBC Bank...
View ArticleBeijing Postcard: What is APEC blue?
I arrived in Beijing less than an hour ago. The airport was surprisingly quiet. The plane landed right next to immigration, eliminating the normal LONG walk from the gate. All desks had officers to...
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