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Christmas ends early for Chinese exporters as Western demand slumps
19 December 2023
As big spenders in the US and Europe seek price cuts, emerging markets in Southeast Asia and domestic consumption will become more and more important for Chinese traders, says Senior Research Fellow Stephen Olson. Overall, exports are likely to become less important as a growth engine for the Chinese economy.
4 questions we must ask as values move to the centre of the trade agenda
14 December 2023
A profound shift in global trade is underway, away from exclusively economic considerations towards a values-based approach to trade. While often well-intentioned, this also comes with significant complications beyond the obvious economic ramifications, Stephen Olson writes in this op-ed.
Biden Declares Victory Over Supply Snarls Just as New Delays, Costs Emerge
28 November 2023
Bloomberg announced their winning of the 2023 Hinrich trade reporting award. One story explored the subtle structural shifts in global commerce. Another told of how Brazil was turning to China for foreign investment. A third dug into data showing how the world is reorganizing into rival blocs.
America’s crumbling trade initiative in Asia
23 November 2023
There is no lack of American engagement in Asian capitals on security and geopolitics. There has been much less evidence of an economic dimension to the US’s Asian diplomacy—despite a strong desire for one across the region. Hinrich Foundation Head of Trade Policy Deborah Elms comments.
Old photo, birthday wish, ravioli lunch: Personal diplomacy on display during Xi-Biden meeting
17 November 2023
The many touches of personal diplomacy on display during the highly anticipated meeting between Presidents Biden and Xi are attempts to emphasise the more cooperative aspects of Sino-US relationship, noted Stephen Olson. But the fundamental points of conflict exist and will not disappear overnight.
Techno-Nationalism: How It’s Reshaping Trade, Geopolitics, and Society
07 November 2024
Hinrich Foundation Research Fellow Alex Capri’s new book, Techno-Nationalism: How It’s Reshaping Trade, Geopolitics, and Society, is available now. The book plumbs the challenges at the intersection of trade, technology, geopolitics, and rising nationalism across the world, drawing in part on Capri’s years of research commissioned by the Foundation on these themes. Register now to join us for a book launch on November 7.
Transforming trade with electronic bills of lading
05 November 2024
In collaboration with the Hinrich Foundation, the team that created Singapore’s blockchain-based paperless documentation framework TradeTrust hosted a clinic on how the tool can help trade practitioners and industry. The event was held at the Foundation’s office on 17 October. Check out some photos here.
Can industrial policy spur national resilience?
29 October 2024
On 24 October, the Hinrich Foundation and IMD held a launch event for the third edition of the Hinrich-IMD Sustainable Trade Index. The panel brought together leading experts from both organizations to discuss the implications of industrial policy on national resilience and global trade.