Category Archives: Economics

Number One? No thanks!

Posted on May 2, 2014 by Bigdragon

The Financial Times reports that China is set to become, if it has not already become, the world’s largest economy in 2014, based on purchasing power. But interestingly it is reported that China has been engaged in a long campaign … Continue reading →

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The rise of the Renminbi

Posted on September 14, 2012 by Bigdragon

China continues to make steps in its liberalization of the Renminbi. Currently about 9% of China’s trade is conducted in Renminbi, and this is undoubtedly going to continue to increase. Not only does China want to reduce its reliance upon … Continue reading →

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Vain?

Posted on August 31, 2012 by Bigdragon

Much of today’s press on China refers to the slowdown in the Chinese economy. Nine percent, it would seem, is something to be worried about. Yet it was earlier this year that the Chinese government announced a reduction in its … Continue reading →

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Business sense versus the Yellow Peril.

Posted on August 17, 2012 by Bigdragon

The business case for encouraging more Chinese tourists to the UK appears not to be strong enough to convince Home Secretary Theressa May, to make it easier for Chinese tourists to enter the UK, worryingly raising the ghost of the … Continue reading →

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