October’s shutdown of the US federal government elicited responses from Chinese leaders and businesses alike. These responses all seemed to send the same message – the US must get its house in order or China will not be investing in the United States much longer.

After nearly $1.5 million worth of elephant tusks were seized by customs agents in Hong Kong, international attention has turned to the illegal ivory and rhino horn trade in Africa – fuelled by Chinese demand.

Following the purchase of the former iconic landmarks in Detroit by Dongdu International Group, Tom Watkins discusses the need for further Chinese investment across the United States.

As Mexico looks to broaden its global relationships away from the United States as a means to build its global profile; one of the top foreign policy initiatives for Mexico’s new government has been to diversify its political and economic relationships, with a focus on China.

Will China’s economic slowdown have a negative impact on Latin America’s emerging markets? Fernando Menéndez explores how infrastructure development and regional trade could allow for diversification in Latin America and why China would be a prime beneficiary of the expansion.

The global economy could be in the early stages of another crisis – and, once again, the Federal Reserve is in the eye of the storm. As the Fed attempts to exit from its unprecedented policy of massive purchases of long-term assets, many high-flying emerging economies suddenly find themselves in a vise.

While most Americans view China as friendly though not as an ally, those who favor demonizing China seek to change both perceptions and realities, writes Dan Steinbock.

After a careful analysis of a recent New York Times article, Yu Xiang finds that the criticism leveled in the article is full of misinformation and concludes that the protectionist slant revealed in the article is worrying.

As the Federal Reserve prepares for the departure of Ben Bernanke, and the potential end to quantitative easing (QE); it is necessary to explore how a retreat from QE could impact emerging economies. While the US prepares to adjust its monetary policy, Yu Xiang calls for cooperation between China and the US to prevent unnecessary shocks to the global economy.

By jointly contributing to the multilateral trading system, China and the US will find new common interests and solutions, writes He Weiwen. In turn, the bilateral trade relationship can also be solidly anchored in a broader and more constructive multilateral trading system.