China calm over TPP isolation as it pursues regional deals
A new US-led Pacific trade pact that pointedly excludes China could see it lose influence and key export markets, but observers say the web of bilateral deals Beijing has forged…
Sponsoring peace and reconciliation
Two weeks ago, when Saudi Arabia cut off diplomatic relations with Iran, I used this space to appeal for Pakistan to play a proactive leadership role in helping these two…
China growth slowdown slams brakes on auto market
Chinese luxury auto dealer Sunfonda was in the fast lane to success as the country boomed but a slowdown in the world's number two economy has slammed the brakes on…
Fed’s China caution: pretext or real concern?
The Federal Reserve's decision to delay raising interest rates mainly because of uncertainties about China's economy is bothering a number of economists and investors. Usually, the central bank is primarily…
How China decided to redraw the global financial map
Plans for China's new development bank, one of Beijing's biggest global policy successes, were almost shelved two years ago due to doubts among senior Chinese policymakers. From worries it wouldn't…
China’s anti-ship missile and troop cuts highlight shifting power
China's unveiling of "carrier-killer" missiles and cuts in troop numbers on Thursday underlined its shift towards naval strength amid growing Pacific rivalry with the US, analysts said. More than a…
China’s choice
China's approach to "democracy" issues attained a kind of a violent form in certain instances in the former middle kingdom following a qualitative intensity in the Arab Spring that had…
The UN at 70
It’s that time of year when the United Nations exemplifies its reputation as a talking shop. Within a few hours on Monday, it witnessed largely predictable perorations from a plethora…
Three opportunities
A culture of constant lamentations about how bad things are for Pakistan has negative consequences on a number of fronts. One possible area of damage is our collective national ability…
Economic leaders debate China’s rising role in global finance
The launch of a China-backed Asian infrastructure development and Beijing's idea for a "Silk Road" economic belt were focal points of the annual Boao Forum for Asia. Analysts say some…
