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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
China Nuclear Exec Urges More State Support for Global Push
At China’s top political consultative conference, Xin Feng, a deputy general manager of China National Nuclear Corp., calls for stronger government coordination and financing tools to give Chinese products a competitive edge globally
China’s SpaceSail Seeks Fresh Funding to Build Rival to Starlink
Shanghai government-backed startup has disclosed plans to raise new funding as it builds a massive satellite internet network and expands abroad
Commentary: AI Boom and the Global South Fuel China’s Export Revival
Despite decoupling efforts from Washington, Chinese semiconductors and capital goods are finding eager buyers across industrializing emerging markets
China Moves Powerful Think Tank Under State Academy Amid Reform Push
The China Center for International Economic Exchanges, long overseen by the country’s top economic planner and staffed by retired senior officials, is now under the Chinese Academy of Social Sciences amid scrutiny of its funding model, Caixin has learned
Commentary: How China Breaks the U.S. Grip and Builds Resilience in Oil Security
Washington has controlled the global oil market through its military capability and the ‘petrodollar’ system, but Beijing is gradually undermining this as it secures diversified sources of oil and promotes de-dollarization
China’s Vaccine Exports Rebound as Drugmakers Look Abroad
Exports of human vaccines rose 54% last year, driven by non-Covid shots from companies like Walvax and Wantai seeking growth outside a saturated home market
China-Built Railway Opens to Unlock Giant Algerian Iron Ore Mine
The 950-kilometer line, constructed in just 24 months through the Sahara Desert, will transport 50 million tons of ore annually
Commentary: China’s Economy Hits 5%, but the Map Is Changing
While the nation hit its 5% growth target, a look at the provinces reveals a widening north-south divide, a property-driven investment collapse in the East and a massive pivot toward manufacturing in the central heartland
High-Tech Engine Powers China’s Trade to New Heights
Mechanical and electrical goods top 60% of exports for first time, driven by EVs and robotics
Analysis: AI and Autos Are Powering China’s Export Machine
December’s data reveals a historic pivot: U.S. share of shipments hits a 30-year low while semiconductor and auto sales surge to the Global South and Europe
CX Daily: China’s Kiwi War Pits a Patent Against a Plant’s Pedigree
A lawsuit over a popular golden kiwifruit has grown into a dispute over sovereignty, intellectual property, and the fruit’s origins
In Depth: Ousted PE Executive Tests Power and Profit Sharing in China’s Mixed-Ownership Funds
Despite court wins, Mao Jiangtao, a former PE manager remains locked out as profit dispute drags on
The Week Ahead (Dec. 29 - Jan. 4): Mexico Hikes Auto Tariffs; China Licenses Steel, EV Exports
Warren Buffett hands Berkshire CEO role to Greg Abel, Hong Kong implements Basel crypto asset standards
In Depth: Chinese Contractors Undergird Middle East Building Boom
The desert gold rush offers immense rewards, but for China’s construction companies, it also presents a gauntlet of challenges, from razor-thin profits to ferocious competition
China Rolls Out Financial Support Package for Key Inland Trade Corridor
Eight agencies release 21 measures focusing on funding infrastructure, digitizing logistics bills and expanding cross-border yuan settlement
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