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Full coverage: China

A “departing founder” and an investor takeover in exchange for “services”: What happened at Microgen Biotech?

The Carlow-based university spin-out harnessing bacteria to clean up polluted soils has just changed its name to Talam Biotech. Behind the scenes, the company has undergone a lot more than rebranding.

Thomas Hubert
14th Jul, 2022 - 7 min read

Why is China Evergrande the dog that didn’t bark?

The conflation of the pre- and post-Lehman experience of the Western banking system and that of China today is flawed. The Chinese financial system and its relationship to the broader economy is fundamentally different by design.

John Looby
8th Dec, 2021 - 3 min read

Evergrande is not China’s Lehman moment – it’s not even close to it

Is the Chinese property giant headed for a technical default on some of its international debt? Yes. Is this the first domino in a new international financial crisis? No. Here is why.

Peter Kinsella
24th Sep, 2021 - 5 min read

Climate, China and how Covid shook the world economy: When Stephen Kinsella met Adam Tooze

Adam Tooze’s latest book chronicles the year between January 20, 2020, and January 20, 2021, as the world realised Covid for the threat it was and moved to deal with it. The economist and historian talks about how the crisis has altered the world, the nature of geopolitics and the future.

Stephen Kinsella
16th Sep, 2021 - 4 min read

Living in a police state: How Hong Kong is resisting totalitarianism

Oliver Farry reports from Hong Kong on the increasingly hostile climate for journalism and a city becoming increasingly authoritarian.

Oliver Farry
3rd Jul, 2021 - 10 min read

The EU-China Comprehensive Agreement on Investment – What does it really mean for Ireland?

The low-key draft investment agreement between the EU and China is not a free trade deal, but if confirmed, it could remove barriers for Irish companies looking to move into the EU's largest trading partner.

Lorcan Bannon
19th Feb, 2021 - 5 min read

From landing the first container to growing a €1bn export market: how to make China work for Irish food businesses?

After hosting a discussion with Glanbia, Bord Bia and UCD, ifac Accountant’s Lorcan Bannon shows where opportunities lie for Irish food businesses in China – and how to seize them.

Lorcan Bannon
1st Sep, 2020 - 6 min read

Irish business must find its place in the China-US duopoly

Chinese President Xi Jinping has chosen confrontation over conciliation. As Covid-19 reshapes global supply chains, a more affirmative China offers both challenges and opportunities for Ireland, writes Ian Lahiffe in Beijing.

Ian Lahiffe
15th Jun, 2020 - 5 min read

China’s 10% contraction – a look into the numbers and what they mean

The latest quarterly economic statistics give a partial view of what has happened to the Chinese economy through the Covid-19 crisis – and what is yet to come.

Ian Lahiffe
27th Apr, 2020 - 9 min read

China after the Covid-19 surge – five things Irish food and drinks companies can expect

As a food and drinks business specialist with ifac and a council member of the Ireland China Business Association, Lorcan Bannon has spent some time speaking with industry experts in China to get a perspective on what Irish food and drinks businesses can expect post the initial surge of Covid-19.

Lorcan Bannon
24th Apr, 2020 - 6 min read
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