EU-China

EU’s ‘Global Gateway’ and China’s BRI: Competitors or Collaborators?

The European Union (EU) has unveiled its "Global Gateway" strategy, aimed at enhancing interregional connectivity in five key areas: digital sector, climate and energy, transport, health, and education and research. The strategy is seen as a counterweight to China's Belt...
Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa, Chinese counterpart, Wang Yi

Japan and China’s Diplomatic Meeting in South Korea Sets Stage for 3-Way Regional Talks

TOKYO Japan and China have held bilateral talks to resolve disputes, including China's ban on Japanese seafood, which has negatively impacted Japanese exporters. Japanese Foreign Minister Yoko Kamikawa and Chinese counterpart Wang Yi met in Busan, South Korea, and will...
China Chipmakers

How China is Embracing the ‘Data Finance’ Revolution

The rapid development of China's digital economy has generated a massive amount of data resources, which can be used to develop local economies and finances. Professor Zhu Yangyong of Fudan University introduced "data finance" in 2015, suggesting China may be...
China-Africa

China-Africa Debt Relations

Africa's debt crisis, worsened by the COVID-19 pandemic, European war, and climate change, is reaching alarming proportions. Public debt in Africa reached US$1.8 trillion by 2022, an 183% increase since 2010, and nearly 300% higher than Africa's GDP growth rate....
Indian Ocean

Australia and India’s Collaborative Defense Strategy against China’s Growing Naval Power in the Indian Ocean

In May 2022, the Haiwangxing, a Chinese navy Type 815 electronic surveillance ship, sailed near Australia's Harold E. Holt naval communication station, showcasing China's willingness to eavesdrop on allied communications. This raised concerns in Canberra, similar to those in New...
China Manufacturing Sector

Asia’s Manufacturing Landscape Amidst China’s Fragile Economic Recovery

Asia's manufacturers are facing worsening pressure in October as factory activity in China continues to decline, affecting recovery prospects for major exporters. Purchasing managers' indexes for China, Japan, and South Korea show activity shrinking, while Vietnam and Malaysia also face...
Shenzhou-16 manned spaceship touches down at the Dongfeng landing site in north China

Shenzhou-16 Crew Touches Down on Earth after 154 Days in Space

China's Shenzhou-16 manned spacecraft has successfully returned to Earth after a historic 154-day mission. The craft landed at the Dongfeng Landing Site, with the on-site medical team confirming the three taikonauts onboard, led by mission commander Jing Haipeng, in good...
CHINA

The Downfall of China’s Central Planning: An Inefficient and Unsustainable System

China, a net food importer with less than half as much farmland as the US and four times the population, is facing food insecurity, an aging crisis, and a real-estate bubble. To increase food security, Xi Jinping has ordered public...
India

India’s Strategic Move: Countering China’s Influence in Central Asia

India has been attempting to establish a cooperative framework with five Central Asian countries, including Kazakhstan, Turkmenistan, Uzbekistan, Kyrgyzstan, and Tajikistan, to promote connectivity and economic integration. However, India's bilateral relations with Pakistan and China pose challenges to these objectives....
south china sea

China’s People’s Armed Forces Maritime Militia: A Strategic Force in the South China Sea

China's People's Armed Forces Maritime Militia (PAFMM) is a civilian-military coast guard that operates in disputed waters near China. Its mission is to establish de facto control over these waters without triggering a "hot" war with rival claimants. The PAFMM...
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