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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

Abu Dhabi Courts Chinese Investors in Bid to Rival Dubai’s Economic Rise
From EVs and smart factories to theme parks and free zones, the UAE capital is rolling out billions in incentives to lure Chinese businesses

New Arctic Route Offers Secure China-Europe Corridor, Operator Says
The Hong Kong-registered cargo line is offering the service for time-sensitive goods and as an alternative to the increasingly dangerous Red Sea route

In Depth: Visa-Free Travel, U.S. Tariffs Drive Chinese Companies to Malaysia
U.S. tariffs, visa-free travel and policy incentives are a few of the factors causing a surge of Chinese investment in the Southeast Asian country

China Launches 18-Day Arctic Shipping Route to Europe Amid Global Trade Turmoil
New container service from Ningbo to Britain cuts transit time by half, offering an alternative to Suez and Red Sea routes.

Hong Kong Launches Financing Facility to Drive Yuan Use in Business
New program taps currency swap line with China’s central bank to stabilize liquidity, cut costs and cement city’s role as top offshore yuan hub.

Opinion: As More Chinese Firms Go Abroad, Careful Planning Will Be the Key to Success
To succeed overseas, firms must learn that compliance is a lifeline, due diligence is non-negotiable and long-term partnership is the only path to sustainable growth

Cover Story: How the Yuan is Taking Over the Dollar’s Role in Global Trade
Economists argue an offshore yuan stablecoin could offer a viable alternative to the dollar

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