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Barry D. Wood is a writer, teacher and journalist in Washington, DC. His focus is the global economy and financial markets. He has reported from 60 countries and specializes in US China relations, Eastern Europe and Southern Africa. His 2017 book is Exploring New Europe, A Bicycle Journey.
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SWIFT Sanctions Won’t Stop Russian Gas Exports to Europe

The View | South China Morning Post | March 3, 2022 The US, EU, UK and Canada sanctions are the toughest ever levied but they specifically carve out/allow energy transactions with Russia. Read More Continue reading SWIFT Sanctions Won’t Stop Russian Gas Exports to Europe

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What Russia’s Suspension From the SWIFT Financial Messaging Service Portends

RTHK Radio | Hong Kong Today | February 28, 2022 Host Vicky Wong asks Barry to explain what SWIFT is and why it is important. Listen here to the program’s first segment. Continue reading What Russia’s Suspension From the SWIFT Financial Messaging Service Portends

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Sanctions on Ukraine, US and Hong Kong Move in Opposite Directions Fighting Covid

RTHK Radio | Money Talk | February 23, 2022 Host Peter Lewis discuss the topics above with Barry and HK analysts Iris Pang and Dicky Wong. Continue reading Sanctions on Ukraine, US and Hong Kong Move in Opposite Directions Fighting Covid

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Ukraine Crisis, the View From Washington Sunday 2-20

RTHK Radio Three | Hong Kong Today | 2-21-22 Host Samantha Butler and Barry discuss the alarm with which official Washington is viewing the prospect of an imminent Russia invastion of Ukraine. Listen Continue reading Ukraine Crisis, the View From Washington Sunday 2-20

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China US Trade Further Constrained as More Chinese Companies are Added to the US Unverified List

RTHK Radio 3 | Money Talk | February 9, 2022 Host Peter Lewis discusses the above and other topics with Barry and Hong Kong analysts Andrew Sullivan and Carlos Casanova. Listen Continue reading China US Trade Further Constrained as More Chinese Companies are Added to the US Unverified List

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