Research and analysis of the Chinese economy, US-China trade war, defense, and geopolitics
Posts by Antonio Graceffo
About Antonio Graceffo
Antonio Graceffo is a Ph.D., and also holds a China-MBA from Shanghai Jiaotong University. He works as an economics professor and China economic analyst, writing for various international media. Some of his books include: The Wrestler’s Dissertation, Warrior Odyssey, Beyond the Belt and Road: China’s Global Economic Expansion, and A Short Course on the Chinese Economy.
I am doing a report on Biden’s student loan forgiveness plan. In addition to costing tax payers well-over $500 billion, and driving up inflation, embedded in the act is a…
Pastoralism, also known as nomadic herding, was once practiced by the majority of Mongolians. However, more and more young people are leaving the steppes in search of education and a…
In this special episode, we sat down with China economic analyst Antonio Graceffo. He talks about the current inflation, if China is involved, and how China's economic outlook would be felt by U.S. consumers.
With yuan liquidity pool, CCP noose tightens around global financial system Commentary “We will cultivate a trading center and pricing mechanism that puts China first (以我为主) and actively promote settlement in…
An additional $700 billion in government spending tied to the Inflation Reduction Act will make inflation worse, not better. The Inflation Reduction Act of 2022 is meant to curb inflation by laying…
Tens of thousands of Taiwanese are lining the streets, welcoming Speaker Pelosi. Taipei 101, one of the largest buildings in the world, is displaying the message "Taiwan loves US."So far,…
I am praying that Speaker Pelosi lands in Taiwan, in defiance of threats from Beijing. China has no hand to play. They cannot ford, nor can they win, a war…
"‘Not a game changer’: how massive RCEP deal has left trade barriers in place" (SCMP) I agreed with Trump that the U.S. should not join RCEP. There was no benefit…
Russia defaulted on $100 million in interest payments, its first default since 1918. I can’t believe there are news media trying to convince you that the sanctions are having no…
China and Russia want to either use BRICS currencies to settle international trade or use a basket of BRICS currencies. Both plans are preposterous, because the Brazilian real, Russian ruble,…