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Australian higher education relies on international enrolments, especially from China. However, housing issues, visa scrutiny, and rising costs impact appeal. Universities must adapt strategies as perceptions...
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...
The January 2026 capture of Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and the February 2026 decapitation of Iran’s leadership have been frequently framed as strategic losses for China,...
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...
China has concluded its 2026 ‘Two Sessions’ and released the latest 15th Five-Year Plan for 2026–30. Since 1953, these plans have served as the Communist Party...
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...
Public anxiety over scam compounds along the Cambodian and Myanmar borders emerged as a key political issue in Thailand’s February 2026 election. Organised criminal networks —...
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...