Chris Clague

Managing editor Asia & Global editorial lead, Trade and globalisation

Chris Clague is managing editor in Asia for Economist Impact. He is an expert in international trade and trade policy and has also advised clients throughout the Asian region on the strategic implications of megatrends and political risk. He was a consultant in The Economist Group's Tokyo office and was the project leader and editor for the Economist Intelligence /Nikkei BP publication The World to 2050 (available in Japanese only). 

Prior to joining The Economist Group, he was a senior consultant and Director of China Operations for a boutique consulting firm that worked with governments and MNCs on issues related to international trade, investment, and commodities. 

Chris holds an MSc in Asian Politics from the London School of Oriental and African Studies (SOAS) and a certificate in International Trade Law and Economics from the World Trade Institute’s summer academy. He provides regular commentary on trade and the Japanese economy to international media.

Recent contributions

Financial Services
Financial Services

Disruption, Digitisation, Resilience: The future of Asia-Pacific supply chains

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Health
Health

Building alliances against osteoporosis and fragility fractures

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Health
Health

Thailand: Osteoporosis moves up the health policy agenda

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Health
Health

The impact of covid-19 on non-communicable diseases in Asia

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Financial Services
Financial Services

Trade in Transition

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Health
Health

Osteoporosis: A challenge obscured, not eliminated

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Technology & Innovation
Technology & Innovation

The covid-19 push: Accelerating change in Australian industries | Mining

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Sustainability
Sustainability

The Hinrich Foundation Sustainable Trade Index 2020

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Sustainability
Sustainability

The Hinrich Foundation Sustainable Trade Index 2020 - Workbook

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