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Nathaniel Taplin Columnist
  • Hong Kong
  • The Wall Street Journal

Nathaniel Taplin writes on the Chinese economy and commodities for Heard on the Street in Hong Kong, after spending five years in Beijing and Shanghai with Thomson Reuters and the independent macro consultancy Gavekal Dragonomics. At Reuters he covered China’s debt and money markets, monetary policy and financial system. At Gavekal, he headed up global commodities coverage and wrote extensively on China’s energy sector, industry and trade.

Focus Areas

  • Chinese Economy
  • Commodities

107 Articles
2 days ago
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China’s Spring Stall Darkens Employment Picture

New data confirms the nation’s post-Covid recovery has lost significant momentum

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10 days ago
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U.S. Default Could Supercharge These Stocks and Spook Allies

As Democrats and Republicans debate raising the debt ceiling, they both agree that a default would be disastrous for ...

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29 days ago
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Singapore’s Moment Is Here. Will It Last?

Rising U.S.-China tensions, housing bubble are looming threats to city-state

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about 1 month ago
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Beijing’s Bain Raid, Espionage Law Are Self-Sabotage

China’s economy is bouncing back. Recent moves show that the potential for state overreach is, too.

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about 2 months ago
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Chinese Economy Defies Naysayers

China’s first-quarter growth shows it is far from a spent economic force

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about 2 months ago
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For Taiwan, Energy Security Would Be More Perilous Than Ukraine

As Ukraine has discovered, energy security is essential in a dangerous neighborhood

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about 2 months ago
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OPEC+ Cut Won’t Throttle Chinese Oil Demand

The U.S. is looking shaky, but the world’s largest energy consumer is still in the early stages of its post-Covid rec...

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2 months ago
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Turkey Epitomizes the West’s Russia Sanctions Dilemma

As Turkey struggles with inflation and the earthquake aftermath, Russia emerges as a vital trading partner

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3 months ago
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China Begins to Reflate, but Jobs Lag

The nation’s long-suffering housing sector is finally showing signs of life—as are consumers. But damage to the labor...

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3 months ago
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Russia Relies on Tech Imports From China Amid the Ukraine War

Following the trail of chips and other tech gear from China, Turkey, Hong Kong and elsewhere to Ukraine’s battlefields

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3 months ago
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China’s Post-Covid Bounce Has Arrived

Economy strengthened in February and signs point to an impressive 2023—with some caveats

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5 months ago
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Greener, More Secure Supply Chains Won’t Come Cheap

China looks to be the biggest loser from green protectionism, but the U.S. and Europe will bear costs as well.

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