geopolitics
The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets
4th Apr 25, 9:29am
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The United States’ crudely calculated tariffs were not reciprocal and risk fracturing global trade as China and Europe vow to retaliate and protect their own markets
New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships
23rd Mar 25, 6:30am
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New Zealand looks poised to secure a trade deal with India as the $7.4 trillion economy opens up to the world and upgrades security relationships
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
Trade Minister Todd McClay says reciprocal tariffs are unlikely to affect Kiwi exporters as the New Zealand market is already more open than the United States
20th Mar 25, 8:00am
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Trade Minister Todd McClay says reciprocal tariffs are unlikely to affect Kiwi exporters as the New Zealand market is already more open than the United States
India and New Zealand pledge to strike a deal as quickly as possible but won’t set a formal deadline
19th Mar 25, 6:31am
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India and New Zealand pledge to strike a deal as quickly as possible but won’t set a formal deadline
The gold price has surged to record highs. Dirk Baur looks at what’s behind the move
26th Feb 25, 9:47am
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The gold price has surged to record highs. Dirk Baur looks at what’s behind the move
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'
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
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
David McMillan looks at why Donald Trump’s election could hasten the end of US dollar dominance
14th Dec 24, 9:01am
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David McMillan looks at why Donald Trump’s election could hasten the end of US dollar dominance
Chris Ogden argues India is the new China so NZ needs to see the bigger picture in trade negotiations
10th Dec 24, 3:44pm
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Chris Ogden argues India is the new China so NZ needs to see the bigger picture in trade negotiations
New modelling from Niven Winchester shows how Trump’s trade tariffs will hurt, and help, New Zealand
4th Dec 24, 1:49pm
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New modelling from Niven Winchester shows how Trump’s trade tariffs will hurt, and help, New Zealand
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
Jane Kelsey argues Trump’s tariffs are nothing new, NZ’s real problem is the failing free trade system itself
15th Nov 24, 10:30am
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Jane Kelsey argues Trump’s tariffs are nothing new, NZ’s real problem is the failing free trade system itself
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
The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect
11th Nov 24, 11:50am
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The COP29 climate talks are about to kick off in Baku, Azerbaijan. Here’s what to expect
Donald Trump’s return to power could force a rethink of New Zealand’s China trade policy and create unexpected opportunities to access the US market
10th Nov 24, 6:01am
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Donald Trump’s return to power could force a rethink of New Zealand’s China trade policy and create unexpected opportunities to access the US market
Reserve Bank officials say global inflation generated by President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies will be manageable but risks triggering a wider trade war. MP says RBNZ being 'too sanguine'
7th Nov 24, 11:39am
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Reserve Bank officials say global inflation generated by President-elect Donald Trump's trade policies will be manageable but risks triggering a wider trade war. MP says RBNZ being 'too sanguine'
Donald Trump has won the Presidential election and will push the United States further into economic protectionism
7th Nov 24, 7:05am
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Donald Trump has won the Presidential election and will push the United States further into economic protectionism
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Voters cast their ballots as the Presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris may come down to a photo-finish in crucial swing states
6th Nov 24, 8:11am
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Voters cast their ballots as the Presidential race between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris may come down to a photo-finish in crucial swing states