Dr. Steinbock is Guest Fellow of Shanghai Institutes for International Studies (SIIS). He also has affiliations with think-tanks focusing on the United States, Europe and India. For more see: http://www.differencegroup.net
After half a decade of low growth, global organizations continue to represent the victors of World War II, not the economic powerhouses of the 21st century. But change is in the air.
While the U.S.-led TPP has potential to split Asia Pacific, it could be used as a foundation for truly free trade, along with other free trade plans in the region.
China's government leaders are expected to disclose an outline of their 13th five-year plan this week. The apparent aim is to rebalance the Chinese economy toward consumption.