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Media pieces
Siah writes regular columns for various media outlets. This page contains a selection of articles, interviews and commentaries that have been published in print and digital media.



There's no faking it
China is leaps and bounds ahead of the rest of world in terms of patent applications. It is also the global leader in trademark...


Your customers' taxes just increased!
Competition just got tougher for companies engaged in cross-border e-commerce retail activities with China. Taking effect on April 8,...


Food for thought in the Chinese market
Quality food supply is becoming a priority for Chinese consumers, as the market does not seem to be able to get it right when it comes to...


Despite a slowdown, China achieved 96% of its 5-year-plan goals
In its 12th Five-Year Plan, China set 25 state goals which it hoped to achieve between 2011 and 2015. Just last week, the Chinese State...


China is moving up in the value chain
Global mergers and acquisitions (M&As) are on the rise. The proportion of Chinese M&As has increased little by little over the last...


Export education and the rise of Chinese universities
More than 30,000 Chinese students studied in New Zealand in 2014, accounting for 27 per cent of the country’s international student...


Early glimpses of China's role
While many in New Zealand were enjoying the summer break, China suffered a turbulent start to 2016. The Chinese share market plummeted...


A reason to celebrate
Chinese New Year is celebrated in January or February each year. This year, it falls on February 8th and presents a welcome distraction...
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