Elliott Zaagman
The Lowy Institute
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Past articles by Elliott:
Just how serious is Xi about climate change?
China should have much to gain from a decarbonising global economy yet displays a confusing ambivalence to the question. → Read More
Is China’s “age of ambition” over?
Xi Jinping tempers the expectations and aspirations of the country’s next generation. → Read More
China puts its golden goose on notice
Beijing’s recent crackdown on tech and tutoring giants points to a grand scheme of state re-building. → Read More
China’s numbers game harms us all
As Beijing attempts to tackle some shared world problems, its opaque regime means the benefits are limited. → Read More
A rare test of China diplomacy
Australia and New Zealand provide a case for whether it pays to be nice – or if it’s simply not worth bothering. → Read More
Commentary: Chinese officials have filled the Trump vacuum on Twitter
The belligerence displayed in recent years by China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has been called “wolf warrior” diplomacy, but a more accurate characterisation may be “internet troll” diplomacy, says a China observer. → Read More
China’s Twitter trolls make bid for vacant Trump property
“Own the libs” obnoxiousness failed, but China’s social media diplomats haven’t all got the memo. → Read More
Where in the world is Jack Ma?
Explaining the “disappearance” of China’s most charismatic businessman takes an appreciation of Xi Jinping Thought. → Read More
Biden’s clean energy plan versus China’s green tech dominance
The US might be able to construct a clean-energy supply chain without relying on China, but it won’t be easy. → Read More
Breaking down quarterly earnings from BABA, JD, and PDD ·
Elliott, James, and Michael Norris discuss quarterly earnings reports of Alibaba, JD, and Pinduoduo, and what investors can expect. → Read More
Commentary: It's payback time for the way China handled the Internet all these year
Despite its displeasure, Beijing seems to be witnessing the global adoption of a norm for which it has long advocated, says Elliott Zaagman. → Read More
Cyber sovereignty cuts both ways
China’s barricades against foreign tech helped its companies grow massive. Now they’re being blocked in other markets. → Read More
Interesting times for TikTok
The debate over banning the social media app hits on big issues of tech, trade and sovereignty. → Read More
Commentary: Who would Beijing prefer wins the US presidential election in November?
China looms over American politics, yet while bilateral ties are straining, a new president might not be welcome news, says an observer. → Read More
Who would Beijing prefer wins in November?
China looms over American politics, yet while bilateral ties are straining, a new president might not be welcome news. → Read More
China’s own “Great Delusion”
China has turned American hubris on its head – overselling realism and nationalism while ignoring liberalism. → Read More
Cat videos meet Big Brother
China has harnessed domestic social media to spread its propaganda. What happens when it exports the same tactics? → Read More
Balancing act: China’s nationalist consumer boycotts
Outbursts of patriotic consumer outrage has become an increasing risk for foreign businesses in China. → Read More
Huawei vs The US Government: Attempting to parse the signal from the noise ·
There's lots of smoke about Huawei's troubles with the US—and some fire too. → Read More
I visited Huawei—and I brought your questions ·
A tour of Huawei may not change minds, but it reveals the texture of the most deeply Chinese of the tech giants. → Read More