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China’s 15th Five-Year Plan promotes a gradual, controlled capital account opening and renminbi internationalisation. It emphasizes selective, state-managed financial openings to enhance trade and investment while...
Global oil prices have surged due to strikes and geopolitical tensions, prompting the International Energy Agency to release reserves. This impacts combustion vehicle drivers, while electric...
In early 2026, ‘Chinamaxxing’ emerged on Western social media, where users embraced Chinese practices, reflecting China’s soft power rise amid geopolitical tensions and reshaping international perceptions...
For 25 years, forecasts anticipated China’s transition to a consumption-driven economy. However, geopolitical tensions shifted focus to a state-led techno-economy, prioritizing self-sufficiency over structural reforms, leaving...
Laos’ state-led development, reliant on Chinese investment, spurred growth but led to debt and environmental issues. Amid structural risks, the government emphasizes self-reliance and diversification to...
Japan’s government, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is tightening controls on foreign residents amid demographic and security pressures, not merely rising xenophobia. The country faces...
The Lao Cai–Hanoi–Hai Phong railway enhances Sino-Vietnamese connectivity, facilitating access to Chinese markets while promoting Vietnam’s growth. However, Vietnam is cautious about dependence on China amidst...
As APEC chair in 2026, China can enhance Asia-Pacific integration by emphasizing services and the digital economy, leveraging cooperation and non-binding guidelines to boost trade and...
China is perceived in Washington as a revisionist power, but it prioritizes domestic stability over military expansion. Its global initiatives stem from economic growth, not a...