As the world’s media has reported the drama of the USA averting default, there has been much coverage of the effect of this crisis. As with 2008, the predictions are quite serious, suggesting a realignment of reserve currencies that might… Read More ›
Month: October 2013
Sino-British relations: The window of opportunity
Following the use of a well thought through formula agreed with Beijing, the Prime Minister and Foreign Secretary reaffirmed that the UK recognises the sovereignty of China over Tibet. This was restated by the Prime Minister on May 7 in… Read More ›
China to Invest in London Docklands and Manchester – the Dalai Lama Dividend?
As a Chinese real estate developer announces that he could lead a major development in the old Royal Albert Docks to build an Asian financial and commercial Centre alongside Canary Wharf, and, more significantly, a Chinese major Bank announces an… Read More ›
Introducing China Global Impact
Welcome to China Global Impact, an initiative of Stephen Perry, chairman of the 48 Group Club, and a small group of his close associates. While many people have varied interests in China, we are focused on those who have to address… Read More ›
The November Economic Plenum, Shanghai’s Free Trade Area – change is in the wind
I would say that, in the lead up to the November Economic Plenum of the Communist Party Central Committee, there are two lines, two points of view. But first let me say that every 10 years the first Economic Plenum… Read More ›
Tesco – Troubled times in China or the innovative, icebreaking route?
The announcement of Tesco subsuming its China business into a 20per cent stake in a joint venture with China Resources is, perhaps, a major piece of news, and, perhaps, the first part of a two-part step, which would herald a… Read More ›