What's Ahead for China’s Economy? | Lawrence Lau

July 25 , 2022

The world's second largest economy is trying to meet 5.5% GDP growth for the year. But, it's currently falling shy of that target. International economist Lawrence Lau — a longtime professor at Stanford University — looks at the prospects for China. He says that quality growth, rather than quantity only, will be the way forward. He speaks with our Host James Chau.

Part 1: What's Ahead for China’s Economy? | Lawrence Lau
Part 2: Improving Supply Chains Now | Lawrence Lau
Part 3: Hong Kong Today | Lawrence Lau
Part 4: Living in Dangerous Times | Lawrence Lau

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Will the Trade Tariffs Go? ｜He Weiwen
Will the Trade Tariffs Go? ｜He Weiwen
August 05 , 2022
Last week, there was speculation that the United States was considering lowering trade tariffs imposed on China. But how much would this involve? And what real impact would this have? Meanwhile, in the days after this interview was recorded, the Speaker of the US House of Representatives stopped over in Taiwan — adding more uncertainty to the bilateral relationship.

August 05, 2022

Will the Trade Tariffs Go? ｜He Weiwen
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The Reason Behind the Reaction | Zhou Bo
The Reason Behind the Reaction | Zhou Bo
August 04 , 2022
The White House distanced itself ahead of a stopover in Taiwan by the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. How does this compare with previous visits by American officials? And why is the reaction from China so strong?

August 04, 2022

The Reason Behind the Reaction | Zhou Bo
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The Impact of the Taiwan Visit | Zhou Bo
The Impact of the Taiwan Visit | Zhou Bo
August 04 , 2022
A reaction was inevitable when the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives visited Taiwan this week. As this story continues to develop, we examine the longer-term impact on the China-US relationship and the global order they shape.

August 04, 2022

The Impact of the Taiwan Visit | Zhou Bo
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Living in Dangerous Times | Lawrence Lau
Living in Dangerous Times | Lawrence Lau
July 29 , 2022
The fragility of the world today can be compared to the Cuban Missile Crisis, says economist Lawrence Lau. He recalls the common challenges and the skill required to move us forward.

July 29, 2022

Living in Dangerous Times | Lawrence Lau
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Hong Kong Today | Lawrence Lau
Hong Kong Today | Lawrence Lau
July 28 , 2022
Starting in the 1940s, the Hong Kong people welcomed waves of refugees — relatives, friends and strangers. Professor Lawrence Lau witnessed that influx of humanity as a child and in his own home. He draws on that experience in his vision for a dynamic Hong Kong.

July 28, 2022

Hong Kong Today | Lawrence Lau
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Improving Supply Chains Now | Lawrence Lau
Improving Supply Chains Now | Lawrence Lau
July 26 , 2022
Global supply chain issues are hampering economies at a time when other conditions are also worsening. But international economist Lawrence Lau says diversification and establishing second sources would fix this problem. Our Host James Chau interviews Professor Lau.

July 26, 2022

Improving Supply Chains Now | Lawrence Lau
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What Happened at the EU-China Summit | Francesca Ghiretti
What Happened at the EU-China Summit | Francesca Ghiretti
June 29 , 2022
At the EU-China Summit, dialogue marked an official shift in the relationship between the two powers. Francesca Ghiretti, a doctoral fellow at King's College London, shares her take on what developed at this year's virtual event.

June 29, 2022

What Happened at the EU-China Summit | Francesca Ghiretti
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Humanitarian Mission for China's Navy | Zhou Bo | Part 2
Humanitarian Mission for China's Navy | Zhou Bo | Part 2
June 23 , 2022
Humanitarian missions are the routine deployment for China’s PLA Navy, says Senior Colonel (Ret.) Zhou Bo, who led counter-piracy efforts in the Gulf of Aden starting in 2009. He speaks to our Host James Chau about blue-water ambitions — and a naval force fit to respond to the needs and risks of the 21st century.

June 23, 2022

Humanitarian Mission for China's Navy | Zhou Bo | Part 2

What's Ahead for China’s Economy? | Lawrence Lau

Will the Trade Tariffs Go? ｜He Weiwen

The Reason Behind the Reaction | Zhou Bo

The Impact of the Taiwan Visit | Zhou Bo

Living in Dangerous Times | Lawrence Lau

Hong Kong Today | Lawrence Lau

Improving Supply Chains Now | Lawrence Lau

What Happened at the EU-China Summit | Francesca Ghiretti

Humanitarian Mission for China's Navy | Zhou Bo | Part 2