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Belt & Road
The Silk Road Economic Belt and 21st Century Maritime Silk Road development strategy launched by President Xi Jinping in 2013
Africa Takes a Seat in the ‘Made in China’ Workshop
New generation of private Chinese manufacturers looks for opportunities on distant continent, generating billions of dollars in economic activity
Trade War Monitor, Sept. 1: Trump’s New Playbook to Target Global Trade and Financial Systems
As Washington tightens trade rules, factories flee China for Vietnam, air cargo routes are upended, and rare earth profits soar, creating a new map of global commerce.
China Pledges Billions for New Bank to Expand Eurasian Bloc’s Clout
President Xi Jinping offers Shanghai Cooperation Organisation members new grants and loans, urging the creation of a development bank to boost security and economic cooperation within the bloc
CX Daily: Chinese Renewables Firms Turn to New Markets, Models as Trade Barriers Rise
China channels more FDI outflows to Belt and Road partners. Shanghai joins Beijing in easing property purchase limits in outer districts.
Chart of the Day: China Boosts Belt and Road FDI Amid Growing Trade Protectionism
More than a quarter, or $51 billion, of China’s outbound direct investment went to BRI partner countries last year
Analysis: Chinese Renewables Firms Turn to New Markets, Models as Trade Barriers Rise
Faced with tariff hikes in their established markets, China’s solar, wind and battery manufacturers are diversifying as they continue to ‘aggressively’ expand overseas
Trade War Monitor, Aug. 25: China’s Exports of New Energy Products Rise Further in July
China’s fiscal revenue topped $278 billion in July, marking a 2.6% year-on-year expansion, while the surveyed urban youth unemployment rate jumped to 17.8%, up 3.3 percentage points from the month before
Opinion: Getting China’s Higher Education Reforms Right
Universities are rapidly adding tech-focused majors and cutting others to meet today’s economic demand, but this risks sacrificing the foundational disciplines essential for the nation’s long-term progress
Commentary: The Real Story Behind China’s Export Surge
The popular narrative of ‘front-loading’ ahead of U.S. tariffs is overblown. The country’s trade resilience stems from supply-chain synergies with its neighbors and growing demand in the developing world
CX Daily: Chinese Veteran Investment Banker Taken Away by Graft-Busters
The former chairman of China Tower has been missing for more than two months. Universities face a major reshuffle.
Record Spending on Belt and Road Initiative Targets Energy and Mineral Resources
Strategic pivot sees more money being invested in the energy and mining sectors
Commentary: How China Could Keep Up With the Global AI Race
The launch of OpenAI’s new model signals that the competition has entered a new phase. From infrastructure to regulation, Beijing must adopt a more forward-looking strategy to close the gap with Washington
CX Briefing: Interest in Starbucks’ China Business Percolates
Also in today’s rundown: Beijing mediates Cambodia and Thailand border clash at informal Shanghai meeting, Chinese grid operator to help Indonesian utility transition to renewables
Commentary: China’s Carmakers Need a New Global Playbook for a Fractured World
China can lead the global shift to electric vehicles by expanding in major markets and localizing production
China Capitalizes on U.S. Diplomatic Retreat, Senate Report Says
Democratic lawmakers criticize Trump’s strategies, including tariffs and spending cuts at foreign aid agencies
Commentary: Beyond the ‘Resource Trap’ ― Central Asia Bets on Value-Added Mining
As Central Asia is becoming an important arena in the global competition for critical minerals, the region is demanding investment that could help build a sustainable local economy and avoid the resource curse, according to Kyrgyzstan’s former prime minster
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