Tim Collard
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Tim Collard spent 20 years in the UK Diplomatic Service, half that time in China, serving as a trade and investment adviser and a political analyst; he also served as British Consul-General in Hamburg. He has now retired from diplomacy and works as a freelance writer on a variety of political and economic topics. |
May 3, 2016
- Internet security - Xi Jinping grasps the nettle
- Chinese President Xi Jinping's recent major speech on the subject of internet security demonstrates the extreme importance attached to this issue by the Chinese government.
April 26, 2016
- An interesting three-way conversation
- Recent trilateral discussions between the foreign ministers of China, Russia and India highlight the three countries' complex political and economic relations.
April 11, 2016
- Hammond aims to underpin achievements of Xi's UK visit
- Ahead of the G7 Foreign Ministers' Meeting, the British foreign secretary hopes to further instil confidence regarding Sino-British relations.
April 8, 2016
- The Sri Lankan premier visits China: a timely rapprochement
- The Sri Lankan prime minister's visit to China comes at a key time for both countries.
April 2, 2016
- The 4th Nuclear Security Summit: a clear common interest
- Although Russia's absence from the summit is unfortunate, there is still potential for positive advancements in nuclear security to be made.
March 16, 2016
- The Two Sessions: Driving forward the Five-Year Plan
- Beijing's annual "Two Sessions" laid the groundwork for the adoption of the 13th Five-Year Plan and its core initiatives.
March 9, 2016
- 'Two Sessions' 2016: the leadership gets a grip
- By adopting proactive pragmatism to address a potentially difficult economic year, the Chinese government keeps its watchful grip on the direction of the economy.
February 29, 2016
- The G20 ministers meet in Shanghai: the elusive secret of growth
- G20 Finance Ministers gathered in Shanghai to discuss the elusive secret of economic growth amid the ongoing global financial crisis.
January 21, 2016
- A more active diplomacy for China in the Middle East?
- President Xi Jinping's visit to the Middle East will provide important indications of the role China can play in the region.
January 15, 2016
- AIIB opening - a beacon of hope
- The coming formal ceremonial opening of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank is the culmination of a remarkably rapid process drove by the Chinese government.
