China
Viewing from Beijing, David Mahon says China will benefit from the realignment of the US’ trading partners and adversaries, but China’s rise and stability can only be ensured by deepening its domestic economic reforms
22nd Mar 25, 9:20am
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Viewing from Beijing, David Mahon says China will benefit from the realignment of the US’ trading partners and adversaries, but China’s rise and stability can only be ensured by deepening its domestic economic reforms
New Zealand’s efforts to win a trade deal with India may have ‘damaged’ its relationship with China
21st Mar 25, 6:35am
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New Zealand’s efforts to win a trade deal with India may have ‘damaged’ its relationship with China
Log markets are in transition with China and India unsure of their prospects. Domestic demand recovery expected but hasn't happened yet. Prices holding because the NZD has fallen
1st Mar 25, 10:37am
Log markets are in transition with China and India unsure of their prospects. Domestic demand recovery expected but hasn't happened yet. Prices holding because the NZD has fallen
A bully in a China shop?
24th Feb 25, 8:55am
A bully in a China shop?
Until we can agree upon the shape and purpose of the state we are defending, then the long-overdue refurbishment and rehabilitation of our armed forces is unlikely to, and probably shouldn’t, happen
24th Feb 25, 8:30am
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Until we can agree upon the shape and purpose of the state we are defending, then the long-overdue refurbishment and rehabilitation of our armed forces is unlikely to, and probably shouldn’t, happen
New Zealand’s most important relationship is also its most difficult
In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
20th Feb 25, 10:00am
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In a new Of Interest podcast, David Mahon suggests PM Christopher Luxon visiting India before China may be viewed in China 'almost as a statement of a diplomatic insult'
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Chinese AI DeepSeek is copping bans from official use around the world - what is New Zealand's stance?
7th Feb 25, 12:36pm
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Chinese AI DeepSeek is copping bans from official use around the world - what is New Zealand's stance?
DeepSeek: how a small Chinese AI company is shaking up US tech heavyweights
Claudio Bozzi looks at why the West is so concerned about China investing billions in ports around the world
27th Jan 25, 9:30am
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Claudio Bozzi looks at why the West is so concerned about China investing billions in ports around the world
Banned and reprieved social media star TikTok could end up in Elon Musk's ownership, after Trump approval
22nd Jan 25, 3:21pm
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Banned and reprieved social media star TikTok could end up in Elon Musk's ownership, after Trump approval
Beijing-based David Mahon is watching China adjust to a world with greater chaos, weaker global institutions, more protectionism and a shrinking global economy. He sees a China making its own opportunities
5th Jan 25, 7:30am
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Beijing-based David Mahon is watching China adjust to a world with greater chaos, weaker global institutions, more protectionism and a shrinking global economy. He sees a China making its own opportunities
Despite low domestic demand, log availability might be limited because low prices barely justify harvesting. China & India in wait-and-see mode on tariff uncertainties which flow back here too
23rd Dec 24, 8:31am
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Despite low domestic demand, log availability might be limited because low prices barely justify harvesting. China & India in wait-and-see mode on tariff uncertainties which flow back here too
Beijing-based David Mahon counsels NZ decisionmakers not to decouple from China because opportunities will emerge in ways they would never have done in steadier geopolitical times
20th Dec 24, 9:00am
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Beijing-based David Mahon counsels NZ decisionmakers not to decouple from China because opportunities will emerge in ways they would never have done in steadier geopolitical times
Chris Hipkins says Labour opposes joining the ‘nuclear-adjacent’ defence arrangement
1st Dec 24, 4:06pm
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Chris Hipkins says Labour opposes joining the ‘nuclear-adjacent’ defence arrangement
Export log prices rise slightly but only because the NZD has fallen. China & India demand soft, domestic demand weak and mills shutting for longer than usual
29th Nov 24, 10:45am
Export log prices rise slightly but only because the NZD has fallen. China & India demand soft, domestic demand weak and mills shutting for longer than usual
Google publishes details on Chinese disinformation effort aimed at countries around the world, including New Zealand, using public relations companies
26th Nov 24, 12:35pm
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Google publishes details on Chinese disinformation effort aimed at countries around the world, including New Zealand, using public relations companies
David Mahon reviews what is in store for China in the wake of the US election
14th Nov 24, 10:18am
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David Mahon reviews what is in store for China in the wake of the US election
David Mahon details what the Chinese government's doing as it tackles its largest economic crisis in 40 years
30th Oct 24, 11:31am
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David Mahon details what the Chinese government's doing as it tackles its largest economic crisis in 40 years
Demand from local sawmills is low so more logs are being exported. Demand from China is firm but fragile, from India it is soft. As summer approaches more log supply is expected
28th Oct 24, 10:11am
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Demand from local sawmills is low so more logs are being exported. Demand from China is firm but fragile, from India it is soft. As summer approaches more log supply is expected
David Mahon argues the Chinese Government needs to act boldly and invest in its people and private businesses, suggesting doing so would make a palpable difference
25th Sep 24, 12:05pm
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David Mahon argues the Chinese Government needs to act boldly and invest in its people and private businesses, suggesting doing so would make a palpable difference
Local timber processors rocked by very low demand and very high electricity costs. China demand still hamstrung by property market woes. India demand hurt by high freight rates and more competition
4th Sep 24, 11:26am
Local timber processors rocked by very low demand and very high electricity costs. China demand still hamstrung by property market woes. India demand hurt by high freight rates and more competition
Yi Fuxian argues there's good reason to believe the decline of China’s manufacturing sector is imminent
31st Aug 24, 10:00am
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Yi Fuxian argues there's good reason to believe the decline of China’s manufacturing sector is imminent
An impasse in valuable deer velvet sales to China has been resolved but still awaits government approval in both countries
29th Aug 24, 4:35pm
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An impasse in valuable deer velvet sales to China has been resolved but still awaits government approval in both countries
In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Westpac's Imre Speizer explains the importance of swap rates & why interest rates are heading lower
27th Aug 24, 5:00pm
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In a new episode of our Of Interest podcast, Westpac's Imre Speizer explains the importance of swap rates & why interest rates are heading lower