Scott Greene

Scott Greene grew up in Singapore and graduated from Middlebury College with a degree in East Asian Studies. His chief interests are Asian politics, business, media, information control, and international affairs.

Wen: Corruption “Most Crucial Threat”

Premier Wen Jiabao stressed on Monday that the government must weed out corruption in its ranks, a campaign that may include publicizing the assets of some officials. From The China Daily: “Corruption is the most crucial...

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Internationalization of the RMB by 2040?

With the renminbi in the headlines again last week after the People’s Bank of China set the dollar reference rate at a record high, The People’s Daily addressed the future of China’s currency on Monday: China...

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Aviation Giants Target Chinese Growth

Aviation companies have flocked to Shanghai this week for the Asian Business Aviation Conference & Exhibition as they look toward Chinese businesses and wealthy individuals to offset slumping demand for private jets in the...

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UK Seeks Probe in Chongqing Death

The U.K. has asked China to open an investigation into the death last year of a British businessman with potential ties to the family of Bo Xilai, the latest twist in the drama surrounding the dismissal of the former Chongqing...

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Hong Kong Election Too Close To Call?

With Hong Kong’s elite group of representatives voting this weekend on the territory’s next chief executive, MarketWatch recaps the roller coaster campaign: They say that art imitates life, but so far Hong Kong’s...

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