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Elliott Zaagman

Elliott Zaagman is a writer, speaker, and executive coach who focuses on how China and its organisations engage the world. He is a regular contributor to Tech in Asia, and his work can also be found in the Jamestown Foundation China Brief, SupChina and Technode, among others. His writing can also be read in Chinese at Huxiu.com.

Articles by Elliott Zaagman (23)

Elliott Zaagman 29 Oct 2021

Just how serious is Xi about climate change?

China should have much to gain from a decarbonising global economy yet displays a confusing ambivalence to the question.
Elliott Zaagman 4 Oct 2021

Is China’s “age of ambition” over?

Xi Jinping tempers the expectations and aspirations of the country’s next generation.
Elliott Zaagman 25 Aug 2021

China puts its golden goose on notice

Beijing’s recent crackdown on tech and tutoring giants points to a grand scheme of state re-building.
Elliott Zaagman 23 Jul 2021

China’s numbers game harms us all

As Beijing attempts to tackle some shared world problems, its opaque regime means the benefits are limited.
Elliott Zaagman 18 May 2021

A rare test of China diplomacy

Australia and New Zealand provide a case for whether it pays to be nice – or if it’s simply not worth bothering.
Elliott Zaagman 21 Apr 2021

China’s Twitter trolls make bid for vacant Trump property

“Own the libs” obnoxiousness failed, but China’s social media diplomats haven’t all got the memo.
Elliott Zaagman 20 Jan 2021

Where in the world is Jack Ma?

Explaining the “disappearance” of China’s most charismatic businessman takes an appreciation of Xi Jinping Thought.
Elliott Zaagman 13 Nov 2020

Biden’s clean energy plan versus China’s green tech dominance

The US might be able to construct a clean-energy supply chain without relying on China, but it won’t be easy.
Elliott Zaagman 7 Aug 2020

Cyber sovereignty cuts both ways

China’s barricades against foreign tech helped its companies grow massive. Now they’re being blocked in other markets.