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How Latin America Factors Into the US-China Rivalry
The Diplomat | February 27, 2019
The U.S.-China relationship is on a new trajectory that has profound implications for other regions. Even with a resolution to the trade war possibly on the horizon, this bilateral relationship is…
How the US-China Tech Wars Will Impact the Developing World
The Diplomat | February 23, 2019
In a recent speech, former U.S. Treasury Secretary Hank Paulson raised the specter of an “economic iron curtain,” as trade…
China’s green finance model shows how saving the planet can also be a savvy investment
South China Morning Post | February 20, 2019
Green investing has turned out to be both a good deed and good deal. China, which is now one of the world’s largest markets for…
The U.S. art market for stolen antiquities from Yemen must be shut down
The Washington Post | January 1, 2019
Among the many tragedies taking place in the nearly four-year conflict in Yemen — including the thousands of lives lost, the impoverishment…
Why Chinese Tourists Deserve Your Attention
Forbes | September 20, 2018
For more than 20 years, I've worked with clients entering and expanding in the China market across all major business sectors and mainly Fortune 500 companies. Lately, there's been…
What Did China’s ‘Green Teams’ Accomplish?
The Diplomat | February 10, 2018
After two years traversing the country, China’s green inspection teams are back in Beijing and the results are in: 29,000 businesses and more than 18,000 people have been held accountable…
Driving Down a New Road: New Energy Vehicles in China’s Green Transition
The Diplomat | February 09, 2018
China has rapidly emerged at the forefront of the new energy vehicles (NEV) market — not by choice, but by necessity. As the largest…
Egyptian drivers hold the key to cleaner air
Middle East Institute | January 29, 2018
As the slow wheels of government inch toward policies that lead to cleaner air, Egyptian drivers could be provided with faster results by an unlikely partner—Chinese auto companies…
Greening the belt and road: opportunities for Egypt
Middle East Institute | January 23, 2018
Much has been made of China’s grand building plan for the Belt and Road Initiative, but little attention is focused on the “green” standards that China is proposing to receive…
Trump's gains for U.S. businesses in China
Axios | November 17, 2017
President Trump's trip to China exemplifies what I call his "head of state" diplomacy: prioritizing personal relationships with his foreign counterparts…
Potential next act for trusted Xi adviser
Axios | November 6, 2017
At last month's party congress, President Xi Jinping announced his new Politburo Standing Committee — China's seven most powerful men. Now attention has turned to the…
What's next for Xi's China
Axios | November 6, 2017
President Xi Jinping used the Communist Party's 19th Congress in Beijing to call for an invigorated economy at home and a stronger role for the party — of which he will now be…