https://www.scmp.com/rss/324942/feed Christopher Tang is university distinguished professor and Edward Carter professor of business administration at the UCLA Anderson School of Management. en https://assets.i-scmp.com/static/img/icons/scmp-meta-1200x630.png https://www.scmp.com Mark Pirie,Christopher Tang Mark Pirie,Christopher Tang Artificial intelligence (AI) is increasingly shaping educational practices across Hong Kong, mainland China and beyond, yet the rapid integration of AI into learning environments reveals significant risks that cannot be overlooked. Protecting young users requires coordinated action: parents, policymakers and AI developers must work together to strengthen safety standards and ensure responsible deployment. AI is no longer merely a virtual tutor that supports students’ learning. It is increasingly... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3338315/why-reducing-ai-harm-requires-more-tech-firms-empty-promises?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3338315/why-reducing-ai-harm-requires-more-tech-firms-empty-promises?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 Jan 2026 12:30:13 +0000 Christopher Tang Christopher Tang OpenAI CEO Sam Altman has warned that export controls alone are not an effective strategy to curb China’s development of artificial intelligence (AI). He’s absolutely right. China’s rapid ascendancy in the global AI race is becoming increasingly evident, driven by its strategic focus on engineering, application-driven development and alignment with national policy. While the US continues to rely on export bans to slow China’s progress, this approach is unlikely to succeed against Beijing’s... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3323961/why-us-export-controls-wont-stop-chinas-ai-rise?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3323961/why-us-export-controls-wont-stop-chinas-ai-rise?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Sep 2025 12:30:08 +0000 Christopher Tang Christopher Tang While US President Donald Trump has been consistent in using tariffs to try to force China to buy more American goods to reduce the trade deficit, his policies have inadvertently provided Beijing with multiple pathways to gain the upper hand in the trade war. Trump, as a business executive, may view US-China relations in terms of a buyer-seller dynamic. He may think the United States has leverage as the largest buyer of Chinese goods. But until the US establishes reliable sourcing alternatives... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3308734/thanks-trump-china-has-cards-it-needs-win-trade-war?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3308734/thanks-trump-china-has-cards-it-needs-win-trade-war?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 04 May 2025 12:30:08 +0000 Instead of retaliating, China should celebrate: US President Donald Trump’s economic and tariff plans are making China great again. What Trump called “Liberation Day” – as he announced global import tariffs ranging from 10 per cent to as much as 34 per cent for China, 46 per cent for Vietnam and 49 per cent for Cambodia – House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries denounced as “recession day”. Indeed, economists expect Trump’s tariffs to accelerate inflation and dampen US economic growth, causing... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3305731/trumps-targeting-china-will-only-spur-its-economic-recovery?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3305731/trumps-targeting-china-will-only-spur-its-economic-recovery?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 10 Apr 2025 12:30:07 +0000 Christopher Tang Christopher Tang Elon Musk wielded a chainsaw on stage at the Conservative Political Action Conference in the United States last month, dramatising his intent to slash US federal government bureaucracy as head of the Department of Government Efficiency (Doge), a Trump administration initiative. Yet he may well need dramatic measures himself to turn around Tesla’s increasingly precarious position in the US, China and Europe. Unless Musk and Tesla undergo a transformation, the beginning of the end may be upon... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3302710/forget-doge-its-musks-tesla-looks-need-rescue?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/world-opinion/article/3302710/forget-doge-its-musks-tesla-looks-need-rescue?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Mar 2025 06:15:07 +0000 The United States is imposing various tariffs to protect its manufacturing sector, which has been significantly weakened. However, burning bridges with its trading partners before revitalising its industrial ecosystem can be risky. In contrast, China is building bridges with developing countries and making plans to become self-sufficient in food production and technology development. This week, President Donald Trump imposed an additional 10 per cent tariff on Chinese imports, citing China’s... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3300967/us-burning-bridges-china-builds-relationships?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3300967/us-burning-bridges-china-builds-relationships?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 06 Mar 2025 01:30:09 +0000 The first three weeks of US President Donald Trump’s second term have introduced significant uncertainty and chaos into global supply chains. Trump imposed tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China and suspended the de minimis exemption, ostensibly to address the illicit fentanyl trade, before walking back on some of the actions. As business leaders navigate the unpredictable changes in Trump’s trade policies, China must develop strategies to sustain its economic growth while anticipating a... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3298382/why-china-needs-broad-based-response-trumps-tariff-tantrum?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3298382/why-china-needs-broad-based-response-trumps-tariff-tantrum?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 19 Feb 2025 08:30:09 +0000 “Made in China 2025” has been a success, resulting in a record trade surplus of nearly US$1 trillion in 2024. However, as the global economic landscape evolves and the geopolitical tensions between China and the West intensify, it is imperative for Beijing to transition from a “Made in China” model to an “Innovate in China” strategy. This shift is not only crucial for sustaining economic growth but also for mitigating the risks associated with an overreliance on exports. Launched in 2015, the... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3296476/why-beijing-must-move-made-china-2025-success?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3296476/why-beijing-must-move-made-china-2025-success?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 01 Feb 2025 21:30:08 +0000 Given the stability and security associated with government jobs in Hong Kong, often referred to as “iron rice bowls”, Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu’s decision to replace tourism minister Kevin Yeung Yun-hung in December was a surprising and unexpected move. But with the city’s tourism industry facing many challenges, the change was necessary to signal a fresh start. To address the multifaceted issues that have hindered Hong Kong’s tourism growth since 2018, new minister Rosanna Law Shuk-pui... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3292964/hong-kong-can-boost-tourism-repositioning-itself-gateway-asia?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3292964/hong-kong-can-boost-tourism-repositioning-itself-gateway-asia?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 03 Jan 2025 01:30:09 +0000 The United States is gradually closing its doors by reducing its trade with China. However, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed in his speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima, Peru, that China would “open its door even wider to the world”. This declaration suggests a proactive strategy is under way to counteract US protectionist measures. To offset the potential loss in exports to the US, China needs to take immediate steps to become more self-sufficient and diversify... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3287238/4-steps-china-can-take-weather-trumps-tariffs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3287238/4-steps-china-can-take-weather-trumps-tariffs?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 21 Nov 2024 21:30:07 +0000 The United States is gradually closing its doors by reducing its trade with China. However, Chinese President Xi Jinping stressed in his speech at the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation summit in Lima, Peru, that China would “open its door even wider to the world”. This declaration suggests a proactive strategy is under way to counteract US protectionist measures. To offset the potential loss in exports to the US, China needs to take immediate steps to become more self-sufficient and diversify... https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3287353/4-steps-china-can-take-weather-trumps-tariffs?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/plus/article/3287353/4-steps-china-can-take-weather-trumps-tariffs?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 20 Nov 2024 07:33:16 +0000 Blessed by its strategic location, robust legal system and business-friendly environment, Hong Kong has regained its position as Asia’s top and the world’s third-ranking financial centre in 2024. However, to revitalise the economic ecosystem beyond the financial sector, Hong Kong should leverage its unique strengths embedded in the textile industry to develop innovative start-ups. To foster innovation, the Hong Kong government developed initiatives such as the Innovation and Technology Fund and... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3280957/how-hong-kong-can-lead-way-sustainable-textiles?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3280957/how-hong-kong-can-lead-way-sustainable-textiles?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 04 Oct 2024 08:30:13 +0000 Many Chinese electric vehicle (EV) makers are shifting from exporting vehicles to the European Union to producing them within Europe to find ways around tariffs. While the rationale of this strategy is sound, its successful implementation can be challenging. To succeed, Chinese EV firms should learn from the management experiences of Haier and BYD in the United States. The EU is poised to raise tariffs on EVs imported from China after negotiators failed to reach a deal in Brussels on September... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3279886/how-chinese-ev-makers-can-survive-and-thrive-europe?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3279886/how-chinese-ev-makers-can-survive-and-thrive-europe?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 26 Sep 2024 21:30:08 +0000 Hong Kong is experiencing both contraction and growth in different sectors. While there is room for cautious optimism about its future, it is crucial for the government to develop a coordinated plan to stimulate the economy by retaining current enterprises and attracting new investments to ensure long-term success. Two contrasting narratives about Hong Kong may discourage investment. The property market has contracted, with residential prices falling 13.2 per cent year on year in the first... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3278247/despite-setbacks-hong-kong-still-best-place-do-business?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/hong-kong-opinion/article/3278247/despite-setbacks-hong-kong-still-best-place-do-business?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:30:08 +0000 Who is in the right? Earlier this month, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen visited China and expressed concerns about the surge in Chinese export products, including electric vehicles (EVs) and solar panels. China dismissed these concerns, viewing them as a pretext for the US to implement its protectionist policies. As a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO), China is entitled to use its hard-earned capabilities to increase its exports to other member nations and beyond, provided it... https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3258241/world-erects-barriers-against-chinese-exports-what-about-free-trade?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/opinion/china-opinion/article/3258241/world-erects-barriers-against-chinese-exports-what-about-free-trade?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 09 Apr 2024 21:30:13 +0000 Premier Li Qiang has declared an ambitious economic target of around 5 per cent growth for China this year. While this presents a challenge, it is not insurmountable. As the US devises strategies to lessen its dependence on China, Beijing must increase its self-reliance. At this critical juncture, the Chinese government should implement a substantial stimulus plan to boost consumption, fortify hi-tech production and augment exports. In the US, with Nikki Haley’s withdrawal from the race to be... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/asia/article/3255432/china-needs-bigger-wave-stimulus-boost-spending-and-exports?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/asia/article/3255432/china-needs-bigger-wave-stimulus-boost-spending-and-exports?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 17 Mar 2024 08:30:08 +0000 In the United States, sharp disagreements exist over numerous critical national issues. However, there is bipartisan consensus on reducing dependence on China. The latest initiative from both the Republican and Democratic parties involves raising tariffs or invoking national security concerns to prevent Chinese electric vehicles (EVs) from entering the US market. While blocking Chinese EVs from the US market might safeguard American jobs in the short term, it could hinder EV adoption and limit... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3254258/us-cant-beat-china-so-it-should-join-it-ev-revolution?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3254258/us-cant-beat-china-so-it-should-join-it-ev-revolution?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 06 Mar 2024 21:30:14 +0000 On Capitol Hill, both Republicans and Democrats hold polarised views on domestic and foreign policy. But there is bipartisan support for punishing China for alleged unfair trade practices. This support was on full display in the report from the US House Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party released in December, calling for a new set of higher tariffs to be applied to Chinese imports. In the name of national security, both political parties support the idea of “de-risking” from China... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3249483/hasty-divorce-china-not-right-path-us-economic-resilience?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3249483/hasty-divorce-china-not-right-path-us-economic-resilience?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 25 Jan 2024 11:30:09 +0000 The fentanyl crisis looms large in the United States. The November meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden offered a glimmer of hope when Xi agreed to curb the flow of fentanyl into America. While China’s support is a crucial first step, combating covert supply chain operations for fentanyl necessitates global cooperation and a multifaceted approach involving a strict drug control policy. Fentanyl, a synthetic opioid, is 50 times more potent than heroin: a tiny... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3247139/slay-hydra-fentanyl-scourge-us-needs-more-chinas-help?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3247139/slay-hydra-fentanyl-scourge-us-needs-more-chinas-help?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 06 Jan 2024 01:30:08 +0000 US President Joe Biden faces many international challenges, such as reducing US dependence on China, managing South China Sea disputes, supporting Ukraine against Russia’s invasion and the backlash over his stance on Israel. These issues are reminiscent of America’s geopolitical dilemmas during the Cold War, when Henry Kissinger was a key figure in shaping diplomatic and strategic relations. Can Biden learn from Kissinger’s approach? The answer depends on what kind of legacy Biden wants. His... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3244074/how-bidens-foreign-and-trade-policy-flip-flops-are-confusing-us-allies?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3244074/how-bidens-foreign-and-trade-policy-flip-flops-are-confusing-us-allies?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 08 Dec 2023 21:30:08 +0000 The US-China relationship can be described as a glass both half full and half empty. However, the US strategy of developing resilient, more independent supply chains could have unintended consequences for the environment and domestic consumers. Before the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) summit in San Francisco earlier this month, the meeting between US President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping in Woodside, California, provided a glimmer of hope that both countries could manage their... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3243108/how-us-anti-china-supply-chain-strategy-risks-hurting-american-consumers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3243108/how-us-anti-china-supply-chain-strategy-risks-hurting-american-consumers?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Nov 2023 11:30:09 +0000 The Apec summit, set to be held in San Francisco in mid-November, will see 21 global leaders from the Asia-Pacific and North and South America discuss ways to become more interconnected, innovative and inclusive – the economic forum’s three overarching policy priorities. But, in enabling conversations on the sidelines between these leaders, the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation forum also offers its members the potential to find new ways to bolster peace processes and stabilise conflict-affected... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3239839/apec-summit-trade-flourish-us-and-china-must-lead-global-peacemaking-efforts?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3239839/apec-summit-trade-flourish-us-and-china-must-lead-global-peacemaking-efforts?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 01 Nov 2023 12:30:12 +0000 It is commonly believed that it is difficult for Western firms to operate their business operations in China. However, it is even more challenging for firms to operate in India, especially for Chinese firms. In early October, four executives of Chinese smartphone maker Vivo, including one Chinese national, were arrested in India in connection with a money laundering investigation. These arrests added to the legal troubles of various Chinese phone makers in India. In 2022, Chinese mobile phone... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3237795/how-indias-unspoken-strategy-drive-out-chinese-firms-can-backfire?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3237795/how-indias-unspoken-strategy-drive-out-chinese-firms-can-backfire?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 17 Oct 2023 12:30:12 +0000 Amid concerns about national security, supply chain resilience and domestic job creation, the Group of 7 nations, led by the US, are aiming to reduce their reliance on Chinese manufacturing. However, below the surface, supply chain dependency on China is not weakening but taking a different form. There are lessons we can learn from the US “de-risking” experience. In August, President Joe Biden signed an executive order that will prohibit venture capital and private equity firms from making new... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3235484/us-still-tied-chinas-supply-chains-least-now?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3235484/us-still-tied-chinas-supply-chains-least-now?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 24 Sep 2023 21:30:11 +0000 It’s past time for the Hong Kong government to rethink its strategy in reducing plastic use and increasing the amount recycled. It is both shocking and disappointing that New Life Plastics – Hong Kong’s largest and only recycling plant capable of turning recycled polyethylene terephthalate (PET) plastic bottles into food-grade plastic flakes for remanufacturing PET plastic products – had to suspend its operations in April, just 16 months after it began in Tun Mun’s EcoPark. As a catalyst for... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3229734/how-hong-kong-can-win-its-war-plastic-waste-and-revive-ailing-recycling-industry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3229734/how-hong-kong-can-win-its-war-plastic-waste-and-revive-ailing-recycling-industry?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 03 Aug 2023 07:45:15 +0000 To replenish its shrinking talent pool, Hong Kong launched a scheme last December to attract a diverse pool of workers from around the world to help the city return to being the global business hub envisioned by Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu. The scheme has been successful in attracting applicants from the mainland. Now, in addition to increasing its efforts to attract talent from elsewhere, Hong Kong should ensure it retains its local talent, especially women and older workers. The Hong Kong... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3228882/ignoring-potential-women-and-older-workers-hurts-hong-kongs-efforts-replenish-its-talent-pool?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3228882/ignoring-potential-women-and-older-workers-hurts-hong-kongs-efforts-replenish-its-talent-pool?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 26 Jul 2023 08:30:15 +0000 During her visit to Beijing, US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen is expected to stress the need for both countries to “responsibly manage” their relationship, “communicate directly about areas of concern and work together to address global challenges”. Although her visit is well-intentioned, it will not be a panacea for the current conflicts between the United States and China. Instead, the visit represents a positive initial step, providing the two countries with an opportunity to reassess and... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3226601/us-china-tech-war-escalates-loudly-no-one-wins?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3226601/us-china-tech-war-escalates-loudly-no-one-wins?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 05 Jul 2023 19:00:27 +0000 Which carmaker is likely to dominate the world’s electric vehicle (EV) market? My bet is on China’s BYD. As the US-China trade war drags on, more American companies are diversifying their supply base away from China. At the same time, many Chinese are turning away from US fossil fuel vehicles, drawn partly by subsidised EV prices. Last year, General Motor’s car sales in China fell by 20 per cent while Ford’s dropped by 33.5 per cent. In the global race to curb carbon emissions, many governments... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3225759/why-elon-musk-cant-scoff-chinas-byd-any-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3225759/why-elon-musk-cant-scoff-chinas-byd-any-more?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 29 Jun 2023 08:30:45 +0000 Students can now use generative artificial intelligence (AI) tools such as ChatGPT to complete their assignments, from essays and presentation slides to computing codes and maths problems. I cannot help but wonder if my days as an educator are numbered. I am shocked and awed by the ease of use and capability of these generative AI tools, which use large language models to understand and respond to questions, generating humanlike responses in natural language. ChatGPT took the world by storm with... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3221589/dont-ban-tools-chatgpt-students-when-they-will-have-work-ai?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3221589/dont-ban-tools-chatgpt-students-when-they-will-have-work-ai?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 24 May 2023 19:30:16 +0000 The Gay Games is set to take place in Hong Kong in November, the first time an Asian city has acted as co-host in the event’s four-decade history. The Gay Games reflects the best of Hong Kong because of its inclusiveness. This event is open to all people regardless of sexual orientation, gender identity, ethnicity or even training level. Co-hosting the Games alongside Guadalajara, Mexico, empowers us to position ourselves as an iconic and welcoming gateway for visitors from Latin America, a... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3220162/gay-games-time-hong-kong-show-world-its-tolerant-welcoming-side?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3220162/gay-games-time-hong-kong-show-world-its-tolerant-welcoming-side?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 12 May 2023 08:30:08 +0000 Hong Kong is facing a declining and ageing population. Tens of thousands of residents, a large number of them below 44, left Hong Kong for various reasons such as work, study and settling abroad. To maintain a stable, committed and productive workforce in Hong Kong, the government should extend the mandatory retirement age beyond 65, and employers should embrace older workers. Firms around the world are paying attention to diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) to address systemic inequalities... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3217707/no-brainer-hong-kongs-talent-search-embrace-older-workers?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3217707/no-brainer-hong-kongs-talent-search-embrace-older-workers?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 22 Apr 2023 22:30:19 +0000 Should schools and universities ban students from using artificial-intelligence-powered chatbots such as ChatGPT? As an educator, I was concerned at first that this tool could kill creativity. However, if I change the way I teach by incorporating these AI tools, I believe I can motivate students to explore creative ideas that were once thought impossible. Generative AI such as ChatGPT took the world by storm because it can answer questions and quickly and cheaply write short essays, poems that... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3216568/using-not-banning-ai-tools-chatgpt-can-unlock-new-horizons-future-generations?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3216568/using-not-banning-ai-tools-chatgpt-can-unlock-new-horizons-future-generations?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 Apr 2023 19:30:10 +0000 Over the last three years, many professionals have left Hong Kong for Singapore, Britain and elsewhere. To replenish the pool, Hong Kong launched a scheme last December to attract top talent with rich work experience and solid academic qualifications from all over the world. The scheme has proved effective in attracting Chinese applicants, whether from the mainland or elsewhere. But it will take an extra effort to find a diverse pool of talent beyond China to help return Hong Kong to being the... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3215025/hong-kong-needs-attract-global-talent-pool-not-just-more-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3215025/hong-kong-needs-attract-global-talent-pool-not-just-more-chinese?utm_source=rss_feed Wed, 29 Mar 2023 00:15:13 +0000 Will China’s meagre growth last year be the beginning of the end of its dream to overtake the United States as the world’s largest economy? Forecasts of when this is expected to happen have been pushed back, to 2035 from around 2030, after China’s economic slowdown over the last few years. However, this year, China is pulling out all the stops to resume economic growth after ending its zero-Covid policy in early December. Last month, its manufacturing activity rebounded to the highest in more... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3212692/india-wont-be-replacing-china-worlds-factory-any-time-soon?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3212692/india-wont-be-replacing-china-worlds-factory-any-time-soon?utm_source=rss_feed Thu, 09 Mar 2023 14:00:14 +0000 China has been struggling to balance curbing the spread of the coronavirus with stimulating its weakening economy. The country ended its zero-Covid policy in early December and, by mid-January, had reported nearly 60,000 fatalities linked to the virus. The full toll of this abrupt change in health policy on human lives will not be known for some time. But economic growth is the silver lining that can create a better future for China and beyond. Clouds continued to loom over China after three... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3207358/its-rivalry-us-china-can-leverage-three-advantages?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3207358/its-rivalry-us-china-can-leverage-three-advantages?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:45:07 +0000 The World Cup’s extravagant closing ceremony brought exuberant cheers at Doha’s Lusail Stadium. But some construction companies behind this opulent building in Qatar have been tainted by accusations of forced labour, with the Guardian estimating that more than 6,500 migrant construction workers died in the emirate amid World Cup preparations. To avoid backlash and boycotts, companies must conduct supply chain due diligence to stamp out forced labour. Forced labour is more pervasive in developing... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3203638/qatar-world-cup-scandal-how-firms-can-banish-forced-labour-blind-spots-their-supply-chain?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3203638/qatar-world-cup-scandal-how-firms-can-banish-forced-labour-blind-spots-their-supply-chain?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 19 Dec 2022 00:44:24 +0000 Many believe surge pricing helps drivers on ride-sharing platforms earn more. But research conducted by myself and other academics suggests it can hurt many gig drivers, especially full-timers. In surge pricing, used by Uber, Lyft and other ride-sharing platforms, fares go up when rider demand in an area exceeds driver supply. By encouraging more drivers to come online when needed, surge pricing balances supply and demand. This appears mutually beneficial. Impatient riders pay more and spend... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/asia/article/3196831/does-surge-pricing-really-help-ride-sharing-drivers-earn-more?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/asia/article/3196831/does-surge-pricing-really-help-ride-sharing-drivers-earn-more?utm_source=rss_feed Sun, 23 Oct 2022 19:30:08 +0000 The United States and China may be on different geopolitical paths but they face a common climate crisis. Instead of expending all their efforts on competing against each other, the world’s two biggest economies have a responsibility to address the climate threat – before it is too late. As the US-China conflict widened from trade and technology to finance and education, both nations have started to decouple their economies. In the US, “friend-shoring” to diversify supply bases beyond China,... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/world/article/3190429/heatwaves-and-drought-must-turn-us-and-china-away-rivalry?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/world/article/3190429/heatwaves-and-drought-must-turn-us-and-china-away-rivalry?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 30 Aug 2022 22:45:19 +0000 US President Joe Biden and President Xi Jinping talked for more than two hours last Thursday. It was to be expected that both leaders reiterated their current positions on Taiwan and the Ukraine crisis, resulting in an impasse. But many were surprised to see that Biden did not discuss his plan to lift some tariffs on Chinese imports as a way to curb 40-year-high inflation levels in the US. The pieces are all in place to end these costly tariffs. What is he waiting for? The time has come for... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3187416/biden-still-hasnt-lifted-tariffs-chinese-goods-what-taking-so-long?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3187416/biden-still-hasnt-lifted-tariffs-chinese-goods-what-taking-so-long?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 02 Aug 2022 19:30:23 +0000 A survey conducted in March revealed that 71 per cent of Americans continued to support the trade war against China that began in 2018. After four years, who is winning? Is it former president Donald Trump, who started the trade war against China by imposing an additional 25 per cent import tariff in 2018? Is it current US President Joe Biden, who has so far refused to end the trade war? Is it the Chinese manufacturers, which have dodged the increased tariffs by changing the “country of origin”?... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/world/article/3176534/time-biden-end-senseless-self-defeating-us-trade-war-china?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/world/article/3176534/time-biden-end-senseless-self-defeating-us-trade-war-china?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 06 May 2022 17:30:15 +0000 “What should I do to make him stop interrupting me?” This question was in my head when a senior professor interrupted me several times during my job interview at UCLA in 1985 as a graduate student. This professor claimed my research work had already been done by him 10 years earlier, and he kept badgering me when I tried to explain why this was not the case. Since then, I have gradually learned how to respond to interruptions. I recalled that job interview experience when Qin Gang, China’s... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3174655/chinese-ambassadors-us-television-interview-chance-reflect-how-deal?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3174655/chinese-ambassadors-us-television-interview-chance-reflect-how-deal?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 19 Apr 2022 19:30:22 +0000 The youth unemployment rate in Hong Kong, which stood at 8.5 per cent in June, is worrisome. These jobless youths might appear to be content, but many are feeling lost after a series of events, from protests to the Covid-19 pandemic. Yet, there is hope. Because entrepreneurship has always been in Hong Kong’s DNA, the media should showcase successful start-ups that have raised funds through crowdfunding platforms such as Kickstarter, Indiegogo and Patreon. Young people can learn from each other... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3145114/how-crowdfunding-can-allow-hong-kongs-youth-thrive-their-own-city?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3145114/how-crowdfunding-can-allow-hong-kongs-youth-thrive-their-own-city?utm_source=rss_feed Mon, 16 Aug 2021 22:45:18 +0000 The public is increasingly aware of rising violence against Asians in the United States, but few may know how the “model minority” myth surrounding Asians has done more harm than good. In education, the myth that all Asians are well educated blinds policymakers to the fact that Asians need equal access to higher education as much as other racial minorities. The high school dropout rate among Hmong, Cambodians, Vietnamese and Pacific Islanders is as high as that among blacks and Latinos. Yet, in... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3132930/how-best-fight-anti-asian-hate-and-bust-model-minority-myth?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3132930/how-best-fight-anti-asian-hate-and-bust-model-minority-myth?utm_source=rss_feed Tue, 11 May 2021 22:45:04 +0000 Who blinked first? It doesn’t matter. The news that top Chinese and US officials, State Councillor Yang Jiechi and Secretary of State Mike Pompeo, met in Hawaii is good for the world. Perhaps Beijing and Washington know it’s time to dial back their altercation over issues from trade and technology to Hong Kong. Moreover, an outright divorce between the United States and China – or a decoupling of their economies – isn’t actually helpful to anyone when the two economies are so... https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3089651/rather-decouple-china-and-us-must-find-ways-coexist?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/comment/opinion/article/3089651/rather-decouple-china-and-us-must-find-ways-coexist?utm_source=rss_feed Sat, 20 Jun 2020 19:00:06 +0000 Chinese President Xi Jinping’s vision of transforming China into a global football powerhouse is materialising. Since he announced a 50-point plan in 2015 to create a US$813 billion sports industry in the country, businesses have been pumping billions into football to bring the sport up to par with European clubs. This has not just attracted big name players to sign on with the Chinese Super League. Famous clubs such as English Premier League giants Liverpool are capitalising on the sport’s... https://www.scmp.com/business/global-economy/article/2106379/liverpool-0-1-copycats-how-chinese-fake-goods-are-beating?utm_source=rss_feed https://www.scmp.com/business/global-economy/article/2106379/liverpool-0-1-copycats-how-chinese-fake-goods-are-beating?utm_source=rss_feed Fri, 11 Aug 2017 04:14:56 +0000