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. |
December 7, 2018
- Global strategy remains rooted in regional diplomacy
- While the G20 summit captured most world attention, there were regional diplomatic developments of significance for China that might have been overlooked.
August 31, 2018
- Decoding China's Ambassador to UK article
- By addressing a free-trade message to the EU from the Chinese Embassy in London, China is making the point that if the other EU members do not follow the full free-trade agenda, then Britain will get ahead of them.
August 7, 2018
- South-South cooperation increasingly important
- President Xi's trip to the UAE and Africa provided further evidence that China does not wish to be over-dependent on relations with the West.
July 15, 2018
- Revisiting Trump's unusual diplomacy
- Donald Trump may at times appear impulsive and erratic, but in practice reveals himself as surprisingly sure-footed in the complicated jungle of international relations.
March 26, 2018
- Streamlined gov't prepared to act on trade threats
- Consolidation of China's political structures during the "two sessions" has prepared the country to face new challenges, not least of which is trade relations with the U.S.
February 1, 2018
- What next for the UK-China 'Golden Era'?
- British Prime Minister Theresa May will learn fast that "golden fruits" cannot be plucked without a great deal of effort.
January 16, 2018
- France bids for European leadership in relations with China
- Britain is France's real rival, not the other nations of continental Europe. And Britain has firmly espoused the free trade agenda to which China is committed.
November 3, 2017
- What can be expected from Trump's tour of Asia?
- Trump has damaged his position in Asia by a lack of clarity on trade issues and security issues. He now has an opportunity to provide clarity.
September 24, 2017
- FM Wang Yi builds bridges in Central America
- Foreign Minister Wang Yi’s foray into Central America demonstrates the growing reach of China into every corner of the world.
September 18, 2017
- BRICS summit: Overcoming sluggish growth and threats to peace
- The recent BRICS summit is part of a growing Chinese recognition that multilateralism doesn’t mean entanglement in risky alliances.
