I did the first deals to sell American goods to China in 1972. Together with experienced colleagues in the company. I spent the next 40 years organising major trade deals between the USA and China. They amounted to several… Read More ›
Month: April 2018
BRI – Going West
The UK had first move advantage in BRI by taking the initiative on AIIB. Because of that we were offered the next first move – to sign an agreement with China on BRI. This was not possible due to various… Read More ›
Peter Mandelson Article
This article by Peter Mandelson is very useful. He is accorded high level access in China and this time during the important visit of David Lidington, who was received by Wang Qishan. Peter is receiving special interest… Read More ›
Xinhua Article – China, Britain agree to further promote golden era of bilateral ties
UK – China relations http://www.xinhuanet.com/english/2018-04/19/c_137123335.htm Worth reading twice Stephen
ONE WORLD TWO SYSTEMS – collisions or freeing of positive forces?
There is a lot going on right now. Domestically the Chinese have started moves to open their economy. The automobile industry is allowing foreigners greater equity shares in a move that suggests the technology balance has been achieved and they… Read More ›
President Xi and his term
Eric is a first class writer who writes the Chinese explanation from time to time. I recommend this piece. I have read so much nonsense about how removing time limits suggests a wish of Xi to be in charge for… Read More ›