Attempted Character Assassination

It has been recently called to my attention that an individual has been trying to decimate my reputation by drawing false conclusions about my resume and publicizing it on mainstream media because he doesn’t like my views about China. I have no issue with him...

Fireside Chat with the Asia Scotland Institute

Shortly after my book party at Teneo in London, the Asia Scotland Institute hosted a talk for me at the Waldorf Astoria in Edinburgh to discuss my new book Will China’s Economy Collapse?  But before the evening festivities began, Roddy Gow, founder of Asia...

Korean press

Trump’s various statements about his foreign policy have had some folks from other parts of the world concerned.   Among them have been Koreans who wonder if the U.S. will abandon them.  My speech at the Korean Consulate was covered by their press, and I assured...

China in 2016

Despite the stock market rout in China at the start of the year, I don’t believe China will dramatically depart from its current economic trajectory unless some new exogenous factor is introduced.  My comments appear in the Greek newspaper:...

My interview with Refinery29

Rather than repeat myself on my blog, I suggest reading my interview with Refinery29 for my thoughts on the crashing Chinese stock market which has been the topic du jour.  Hope it clarifies the situation for those who are confused by the sensationalist news reports....

China and the BRICS

My ten day tour to Brazil this time around featured five speeches and four media interviews.  Most of the Brazilians in attendance were eager to know how they could work with China and what they could gain from being associated with the BRICS.  Below are links to some...

Asia the Next Financial Center?

My friend Richard Murphy posed this question to me.  He quotes me at the end of his piece, but in short, I do not think New York and London will be that easily displaced.   People around the world are addicted to making a quick buck which can be anathema to economic...