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Stability in the Storm: China’s Playbook for Navigating the Trade War 

Explore China's strategic efforts to position itself as a stable economic partner amid escalating U.S.-China trade tensions, highlighting its diplomatic outreach to the European Union and Asian neighbors in a rapidly changing global landscape....

April 25, 2025 / Elise Bukowski, Liz Wang
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Politics Aside, China-Germany Business Ties Likely to Remain Tight Under Merz 

Germany will soon have a new coalition government led by Friedrich Merz. Overseeing the largest economy in the EU the government’s position on China will have a significant impact on the Asian country’s trade and investment relations with the region. ...

April 14, 2025 / Yuxuan Liu, Marc Kruger
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China’s Low-Altitude Economy: A Rapidly Developing Sector to Watch 

China’s low-altitude economy is booming, with low-altitude unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV), electric vertical takeoff and landings (eVTOL) and policy support driving growth. Explore how multinational corporations can benefit for this industry's rapid growth....

April 1, 2025 / Nina Crunkhorn
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How the KSA-UAE Gaming Race Opens Doors for Chinese Collaboration

The gaming boom in Saudi Arabia and the UAE is creating new opportunities for Chinese companies to expand in the Gulf. Explore how China can navigate the region’s dynamic gaming landscape....

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Who Needs Allies? A Fraying Transatlantic Alliance Opens the Door for China in Europe

Just two months into the new U.S. administration, Europe is processing a new reality—that it can no longer rely on U.S. support for its regional defence. The dawning realization of this historic shift in geopolitical alliances has prompted pledges by the EU and European countries to increase defence spending....

March 18, 2025 / Chris Torrens
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China’s 2025 Two Sessions: 6 Key Takeaways 

China's 2025 Two Sessions set ambitious economic and policy goals. Explore six key takeaways shaping China's path forward....

March 12, 2025
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China’s 2025 Two Sessions: What We’re Watching

This year’s Two Sessions come at a challenging moment for Beijing, as it prepares for an uncertain relationship with the new Trump administration while aiming to sustain a stimulus push that boosted last quarter’s GDP growth. Here are some of the things we’ll be watching closely....

February 24, 2025 / Tari Such , Elise Bukowski, Ruihan Zhu
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The Strengthening Relationship Between the Gulf and Asia in 2025

In 2025, the Gulf and Asia will strengthen their historic ties, fueled by growing trade, investment and innovation. With Gulf-China trade projected to surpass Western economies and shared goals of diversification, these regions are reshaping global markets and economic collaboration....

January 21, 2025 / Georgina Whittle
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The Outlook for East Asia in 2025

As political upheaval shakes Japan and South Korea, and North Korea strengthens ties with Russia, East Asia faces heightened security risks. With China poised to benefit from regional instability and U.S.-China trade tensions looming, 2025 demands strategic vigilance for businesses and policymakers alike....

January 15, 2025 / Masayo Nagai, Chris Torrens
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China’s 2024 Central Economic Work Conference: 6 Key Takeaways

From December 11 to 12, senior policymakers in Beijing convened for the Central Economic Work Conference (CEWC). The annual closed-door event analyzes the state of the Chinese economy and sets the country’s economic policy priorities for the coming year. Although the CEWC does not release key economic growth targets, the official readout from the event provides insight into Beijing’s core thinking on economic policy for the year ahead....

December 19, 2024