The rise in African imports from China, and even more so other emerging partners, can be interpreted as trade creation instead of trade diversion (Berthélemy, 2009), the concepts that have been developed to analyze Free Trade Areas. Chinese development and financial assistance act as a subsidy on China’s exports to Africa, i.e. a distortion from free trade. Through trade creation, […]
After the 2012 Lightfair in Las Vegas in May, the coming event where the latest LED technology can be found is in ASIA where some of the most creative designs and forward looking thinking is happening in the world of light. The HKTDC Hong Kong International Lighting Fair (Autumn Edition) 2012 is set to illuminate the brightest talents […]
1. Nothing is easy; everything is possible. Ask any veteran Asia expert, they will tell you that there are two key principles. First, nothing is easy. Second, everything is possible. If things are too easy, remember principle one. If you encounter difficulties, remember principle two. Also, do not come into China with the view of […]