Other Briefings
China’s Global Trade Outlook in 2020: The Risks and Rewards
In his latest op-ed, Chris Devonshire-Ellis examines where opportunities lie for foreign investors looking at China’s trade corridors in 2020.
Prospects for a 2020 US-China Bilateral Investment Treaty
Chris Devonshire-Ellis writes about prospects for a US-China bilateral investment treaty, and how such an investment protocol could address some of the grievances that ultimately triggered the ongoing trade war.
Bonus Pay in the Philippines, Vietnam’s Tourism Sector – China Outbound
In this week’s China Outbound, we discuss the 13th month bonus and Christmas bonus pay in the Philippines and investing in Vietnam’s tourism sector.
The US-China Trade Deal Phase Two – Digital Trade, Intellectual Property, Cyber Intrusions, and a Bilateral Investment Treaty
Chris Devonshire-Ellis discusses what’s next after the US and China reached a Phase One trade truce.
The US-China Trade War Reaches a Truce: China Market Lessons to Learn
Chris Devonshire-Ellis discusses the Phase One truce reached between Washington and Beijing ahead of the December 15 tariffs and what lessons investors might take away from the situation as it transpires.
Vietnam Labor Code, Philippines-China Agreements – China Outbound
In this week’s China Outbound, we look at Philippines’ bilateral agreements with China, filing late returns in India, and the new labor code for Vietnam.
What Now for UK-China Trade as PM Johnson Has a Brexit Mandate?
Chris Devonshire-Ellis writes about how Boris Johnson’s ability to deliver a clean Brexit – given his overwhelming mandate – followed by his trade dealings with the US will determine the scope of a potential UK-China trade deal.
US-China 2019 Trade Will Hit about US$560 Billion. Which Sectors are Worth Investing In?
Chris Devonshire-Ellis writes about how the US-China trade relationship is re-shaping, with tariffs and potential sanctions aimed at specific sectors.
