Category China

A decade ago, amid much fanfare, Chinese President Xi Jinping launched the Belt and Road program, a grand plan to build a global infrastructure and supply chains that would connect China to the rest of the world in a modern…

Abstract China has made significant progress in maintaining food security through reforms and investment. However, challenges remain, including climate change impacts, small farms, and an aging population. China has implemented measures to address these challenges, including improving infrastructure and promoting…

Abstract China, as the world’s largest bilateral lender, is facing challenges in managing the debt distress of its borrowers under the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). The success of China’s support for these debtors and its ability to avoid falling…

Abstract Sustainable finance is gaining attention from investors and policymakers worldwide. While Europe has been at the forefront of regulating sustainable finance, East Asia is quickly catching up due to recent government initiatives and regulations. Countries like Singapore and China…

Chinese Vice President Han Zheng told the U.N. General Assembly on Thursday that the world should resist U.S. hegemonism, reject the use of human rights as a “political tool” and never doubt Beijing’s plans to reunite China’s mainland with the…

Chinese Defense Minister Li Shangfu is reportedly being investigated by the ruling Chinese Communist Party after being out of the public eye since Aug. 29, according to several Western media reports. Li is the second senior Chinese official to go…

Abstract The intensifying competition between India and China for influence in South Asia highlights the increasing importance of foreign investment in shaping the region. India, in order to establish itself as a key player in South Asia, will need to…