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Nick Marro

(馬志昂)

Nick Marro
馬志昂
The latest news and top stories on Nick Marro, Principal Economist for Asia at the Economist Intelligence Unit. He specialises in analysing Asia’s regional economics political developments and international trade policy. His expertise includes the US-China trade war, global supply chains and digital trade. Previously he conducted trade policy research with the US-China Business Council in Beijing.
Technicians work on chip processing equipment at a semiconductor manufacturing plant in Suqian, Jiangsu province, in October. Photo: AFP
Semiconductors

Chip, AI talent race heats up as Taiwan tightens crackdown on alleged poaching

The latest probes are part of Taiwan’s crackdown on mainland Chinese talent poaching, with 100 cases handled since 2020, according to MJIB.

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China-EU relations

China-EU trade ties are at a crossroads. Could tech bridge the divide?

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US-China relations

As Bessent tips next US-China trade talks, analysts see Trump-Xi meeting prep

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China-Australia relations

Why China ties make Darwin Port a bigger test for Australia than Panama

Legal constraints and stronger Beijing-Canberra relations among factors limiting Albanese administration’s options, analysts say.

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Beijing has pledged to step in if Canberra commits to regaining control of Darwin Port in northern Australia, which is leased to a Chinese firm. Photo: Handout
US-China trade war

After Xi-Trump talks, lack of a chip deal seen as tech-independence issue

Progress on other contentious points during presidential meeting masks ongoing US-China tensions over technological sovereignty and export controls, analysts say.

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US-China trade war

Why US-China trade talks in Malaysia are key to paving way for Xi-Trump summit

Analysts say both sides have leverage to wield, and the cards they play could fuel or de-escalate tensions.

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US-China trade war

The squeeze is on: Beijing and Washington flex muscles as narrative war heats up

With both sides seeking leverage, US frames flare-up as ‘China versus the world’ but finds itself accused of adopting ‘double standard’.

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US Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent (left) and US Trade Representative Jamieson Greer answer reporters’ questions at a news conference in Washington on Wednesday. Photo: AFP
US-China trade war

‘Tit-for-tat response’? Why China unleashed fresh sanction, export curb blitz

Beijing and Washington are ratcheting up sanctions and export controls to gain leverage ahead of crucial negotiations, analysts said.

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Japan

‘Mixed bag’: how Japan’s PM-in-waiting may fuel growth, defence – and debt

After the ruling Liberal Democratic Party elects new leader, economists assess what lies ahead.

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China trade

China sanctions 6 US firms as tensions boil over trade, TikTok sale

US firms handed punitive trade restrictions in advance of high-profile meeting between leaders Xi Jinping and Donald Trump.

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China has sanctioned six US firms ahead of a widely anticipated meeting between President Xi Jinping and US President Donald Trump next month. Photo: TNS
Rare earths

Is a rumoured US rare earth fund coming too late to catch up with China?

A reported US$5 billion fund to secure Washington’s rare earth supply is probably not enough to shake China’s dominance, analysts said.

The supply and refining capacity of rare earth elements and other critical minerals has become a major sticking point in US-China trade relations. Photo: Xinhua
US-China trade war

US-China trade talks signal shift that could reshape global order: analysts

Future negotiations could take place against a more fragmented backdrop, as the superpowers vie for influence over third countries.

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US-China trade war

Fentanyl likely on US-China trade agenda after long absence: analysts

While the drug was not mentioned publicly after earlier negotiations, recent comments suggest the topic could come back into the spotlight.

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China economy

China’s economic crunch may just be delayed

Above-target growth from the first half of the year will be difficult to maintain as China faces risks from trade tensions, front-loaded exports and diminishing returns from stimulus.

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US-China trade war

China must ‘play the long game’ with trade partners as US bullies, analysts say

Moving beyond strongly worded warnings, Beijing is seen embracing a more pragmatic approach, steeling itself ahead of more talks with Washington.

Improved trade agreements between China and Asean members could help offset the impact of US tariffs. Photo: EPA
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