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Marcus Chen Wei
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Marcus Chen Wei

Asia-Pacific Economics Editor
📍 Singapore
China Trade PolicyUS-China RelationsSupply Chain AnalysisAsian Capital Markets

Marcus Chen Wei is one of the most respected voices on US-China trade dynamics in Asia. Born in Hong Kong and educated at the University of Chicago and Peking University, Marcus has spent his career tracking the shifting tides of Sino-American economic competition. He was a visiting fellow at the Peterson Institute for International Economics and has testified before the US-China Economic and Security Review Commission.

Articles by Marcus Chen Wei

19 articles
Singapore as Global Trade Hub: How the City-State Manages in an Era of Fragmentation
Business Impact
For corporations operating in or with ASEAN, the current trade environment presents a complex matrix of risks and o...
5 April 2026 · 9 min read
India-China Border and Trade: Can Economic Ties Survive Political Tensions?
Diplomatic Movements
The diplomatic landscape involving India has undergone significant transformation in recent months, with high-level...
31 March 2026 · 8 min read
Vietnam: Asia's New Manufacturing Powerhouse and the Trade War Beneficiary
International Trade
ASEAN's international trade profile in 2025 reflects both enduring strengths and emerging vulnerabilities as global...
31 March 2026 · 9 min read
Malaysia's Semiconductor Trade: The Chip Supply Chain's Hidden Powerhouse
Business Impact
For corporations operating in or with ASEAN, the current trade environment presents a complex matrix of risks and o...
27 March 2026 · 8 min read
EU-Southeast Asia Trade: ASEAN Partnership and the Indo-Pacific Pivot
International Trade
European Union's international trade profile in 2025 reflects both enduring strengths and emerging vulnerabilities ...
25 March 2026 · 8 min read
The CHIPS Act and Trade: How America's Semiconductor Investment Is Reshaping Global Supply Chains
Trade Policy
United States's trade policy framework in 2025 stands at a critical crossroads, shaped by shifting global alliances...
5 March 2026 · 8 min read
German Exports to China: The €100 Billion Dependence That Defines European Trade Politics
International Trade
Germany's international trade profile in 2025 reflects both enduring strengths and emerging vulnerabilities as glob...
3 March 2026 · 10 min read
China-ASEAN Trade: The $1 Trillion Relationship Powering Southeast Asian Growth
International Trade
China's international trade profile in 2025 reflects both enduring strengths and emerging vulnerabilities as global...
28 February 2026 · 7 min read
Chinese EV Exports Surge: BYD, CATL, and the Global Automobile Market Disruption
Business Impact
For corporations operating in or with China, the current trade environment presents a complex matrix of risks and o...
18 February 2026 · 9 min read
EU-China Trade: The €500 Billion Relationship at Breaking Point
International Trade
European Union's international trade profile in 2025 reflects both enduring strengths and emerging vulnerabilities ...
6 February 2026 · 10 min read
Indonesia's Nickel Trade Strategy: Downstream Processing and the Battery Metal Revolution
Trade Policy
ASEAN's trade policy framework in 2025 stands at a critical crossroads, shaped by shifting global alliances, post-p...
6 February 2026 · 7 min read
China's Rare Earth Export Controls: The Ultimate Trade Weapon
Trade Policy
China's trade policy framework in 2025 stands at a critical crossroads, shaped by shifting global alliances, post-p...
5 February 2026 · 11 min read
America's Rare Earth Dilemma: Reducing China Dependence in Critical Minerals
Trade Policy
United States's trade policy framework in 2025 stands at a critical crossroads, shaped by shifting global alliances...
30 January 2026 · 9 min read
Philippines' Trade Opening: FTAs, BPO, and the New Economic Strategy
Trade Policy
ASEAN's trade policy framework in 2025 stands at a critical crossroads, shaped by shifting global alliances, post-p...
12 January 2026 · 8 min read
China's Trade Retaliation Playbook: 125% Tariffs and Economic Countermeasures Against the US
Trade Policy
China's trade policy framework in 2025 stands at a critical crossroads, shaped by shifting global alliances, post-p...
9 January 2026 · 7 min read
ASEAN-China-US Triangle: How Southeast Asia Plays the Superpowers Against Each Other
Diplomatic Movements
The diplomatic landscape involving ASEAN has undergone significant transformation in recent months, with high-level...
1 January 2026 · 8 min read
IPEF: Biden's Indo-Pacific Economic Framework — Legacy, Limitations, and Future
Diplomatic Movements
The diplomatic landscape involving United States has undergone significant transformation in recent months, with hi...
19 December 2025 · 10 min read
Foreign Companies Exiting China: Investment Climate, Regulatory Risk, and What's Left
Business Impact
For corporations operating in or with China, the current trade environment presents a complex matrix of risks and o...
6 December 2025 · 9 min read
China's Steel Overcapacity: The Global Trade Problem That Won't Go Away
Trade Policy
China's trade policy framework in 2025 stands at a critical crossroads, shaped by shifting global alliances, post-p...
29 November 2025 · 9 min read