New Papers & Columns
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China’s economy: Historical perspective and future outlook2023-08-31When we think about China’s economy today, and consider its potential future growth opportunities and possible stumbling blocks, historical context is as important as ever. More
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Assessing the Potential Impact of the European Union's "Independent Plan" on China's Photovoltaic Industry Chain2023-08-25China has long been the dominant player in the global photovoltaic industry supply pattern. With the ongoing Russia-Ukraine conflict and Europe's swift energy transition, the European Union's reliance… More
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Can China maintain 5% growth in the coming years?2023-08-25It’s easy to make an economic forecast, but very hard to get it right. Any country’s economy is prone to fluctuations that make the yearly or quarterly growth rates hard to predict, and China is no di… More
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Working while sick: How to break the culture of presenteeism in the workplace?2023-08-15Working while sick can be a serious issue in the workplace that is often associated with intense interest conflict between employers and employees. Does presenteeism necessarily reduce business costs? More
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Three golden rules of brand management: Differentiation, innovation and communications2023-08-03Recently, a number of marketers and academics have expressed concern that brands are increasingly losing their appeal and that consumers are becoming less and less brand loyal. Havas, a European inter… More
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Will defiant Gen Zers disrupt the workplace?2023-07-20The recent hashtag #MillennialsDisruptingWorkplace has recently been trending online in China, bringing younger professionals into the spotlight. This generation has gained a reputation for refusing t… More
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Central Bank Digital Currencies – The Next Generation of Money?2023-07-12“Cash is king!” That is a phrase that hasn’t aged well. In China, at least, cash is rapidly becoming obsolete. More
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Am I next? How do men and women differ in their perception of workplace injustice?2023-07-05Most of us probably retain the hope that we can recognise and call out unjust treatment when we see it happening to other people, regardless of who they are. More
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“Is the boss one of us?” How important is it for followers to identify with their leaders?2023-06-27While leadership is a nuanced concept, it is also largely a matter of identification – does the collective (those being led) believe that their leader identifies with them? Does their leader represent… More
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Counting the cost of US-China decoupling: Is there a way back?2023-06-13While the Obama-era optimism of a fully liberalised and democratic China is over, so too is the all-out trade war initiated the Trump presidency. More