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Andrew Sheng

Andrew Sheng

Writing for PS since 2011
151 commentaries
1 videos & podcasts

Andrew Sheng is a distinguished fellow at the Asia Global Institute at the University of Hong Kong.

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  1. What US Interest-Rate Cuts Mean for China
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    What US Interest-Rate Cuts Mean for China

    Oct 9, 2024 Andrew Sheng & Xiao Geng point out that the Federal Reserve’s monetary easing gives Chinese policymakers room to fight deflation.

  2. Is Gross National Happiness the Way Forward?
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    Is Gross National Happiness the Way Forward?

    Sep 2, 2024 Andrew Sheng & Xiao Geng advocate an approach to development that, like Bhutan’s, accounts for more dimensions of human well-being.

  3. Shenzhen’s Next Transformation
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    Shenzhen’s Next Transformation

    Jul 3, 2024 Andrew Sheng & Xiao Geng consider the future of a small fishing village that became a global innovation hub.

  4. Economic Development in an Age of Great-Power Competition
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    Economic Development in an Age of Great-Power Competition

    May 30, 2024 Andrew Sheng & Xiao Geng considers developing countries’ prospects for boosting competitiveness amid rising US-China trade tensions.

  5. China Should Emulate Taiwan’s Tech Policies
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    China Should Emulate Taiwan’s Tech Policies

    Apr 30, 2024 Andrew Sheng & Xiao Geng urge the Chinese government to follow the island's lead by embracing the financialization of innovation.

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    Ukraine Needs Security Guarantees

    Ana Palacio views NATO as the only institution that can credibly safeguard the country’s sovereignty in the long term.
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    AI Is a Rare Bright Spot for Global Governance

    Ian Bremmer & Marietje Schaake

    A new Global Digital Compact rests on the insight that while AI can be a game-changing technology, managing its far-reaching potential requires a new global infrastructure and robust mechanisms to manage the risks. At a time when multilateralism is faltering, global cooperation remains possible.

    herald a new global compact that aims to manage the technology’s risks and unlock its potential.
  3. Renminbi bank notes Si Wei/Xinhua via ZUMA Wire

    What US Interest-Rate Cuts Mean for China

    Andrew Sheng & Xiao Geng point out that the Federal Reserve’s monetary easing gives Chinese policymakers room to fight deflation.
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    Enjoy the Soft Landing

    J. Bradford DeLong marvels at the continued strength of the US economy following rapid monetary-policy tightening.
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    Policymakers’ Green-Tech Fantasy

    Daniel Gros refutes the widespread belief that renewables-related industries could form the foundation of a major economy.
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    Marietje Schaake on our tech overlords, antitrust, data protection, and more

    Marietje Schaake warns that Big Tech’s outsize influence threatens democracy, suggests what Western leaders can learn from Chinese technology governance, urges governments to use public procurement to influence the trajectory of digital technology, and more.
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    Capitalizing on the Weakening of Hamas and Hezbollah

    Dennis Ross

    The massive losses suffered by Hezbollah and Hamas – and the weakening of Iran’s so-called “axis of resistance” – needs to be seen in strategic terms. Put simply, it creates an opening to transform for the better not just Gaza and Lebanon but also much of the region.

    thinks Israel’s decimation of Iran’s proxies in Gaza and Lebanon must be viewed in strategic terms.
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    Warrior Nations of the Middle East

    Ian Buruma shows how shame and humiliation have shaped national identities that countenance further killing.
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    What Would Victory in Ukraine Look Like?

    Joseph S. Nye, Jr. considers what kind of peace settlement Ukraine might be able to accept in the near term.

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