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Davos 2018
World business and political leaders are gathering in Davos, Switzerland this week to discuss the global economy and future business trends at the annual World Economic Forum.
China Will Open Financial Sector This Year, Xi Adviser Says
Commitment to give foreign companies wider access, more control over their joint ventures will be implemented in 2018, Liu He tells Davos forum
Commentary: Why Traditional U.S. Allies Are Sitting Out the War With Iran
Concerns over Ukraine, global inflation, and domestic politics have prompted European and Middle Eastern partners to maintain a collective low profile in the U.S.-led ‘Operation Epic Fury’
Commentary: Will the War in Iran Derail the U.S.-China Summit?
The unauthorized strike on Iran’s leadership is the ‘spring surprise’ Beijing didn’t want. As Trump prepares for a historic visit to China, the conflict challenges global supply chains and tests the resilience of the world’s most important bilateral relationship
Interview: Graham Allison Sees ‘Mutual Deterrence’ Stabilizing China-U.S. Relations
The Harvard scholar suggests that Washington’s inability to bully Beijing without suffering equal damage has created a paradox: a terrifying but stable equilibrium
Commentary: U.S., China Should Avoid a ‘Spring Surprise’ Before Trump Visit
Washington and Beijing are maneuvering to ensure no unexpected disruptions derail President Trump’s planned trip to China in April, recalling the fallout from the 2023 balloon incident
Opinion: China’s Answer to Protectionism
As the U.S. leans into tariffs, Beijing pitches institutional opening and greater access to its vast market
Commentary: How to Navigate Trump’s Opportunistic Diplomacy
A recent D.C. summit suggests the administration is moving from strict isolationism to a strategy of selective alliances, aiming to break Beijing’s grip on critical resources
Musk’s Team Sparks Stock Rally After Touring Chinese Solar Firms
Tesla billionaire’s representatives assessed the firms’ tech and capacity as he targets 100 gigawatts of annual solar manufacturing within three years to power data centers and AI satellites
CX Daily: PCG Power, Octopus Energy Launch Power Trading Venture in China
By leveraging AI-powered electricity trading, the new venture seeks to address the challenges of China’s increasingly volatile electricity market
Analysis: U.S. Allies Flock to Beijing to Hedge Against Trump’s Policies
While leaders like Canada’s Mark Carney and the U.K.’s Keir Starmer look to diversify trade away from ‘America First,’ deep security dependence on Washington limits the scope of their pivot
Top Stories of the Month: Digital Yuan Overhaul Targets Mass Adoption, Cross-Border Use
Landmark changes introduce interest payments, smart contracts for businesses and a blockchain-based platform for global trade
In Depth: Finland’s Stubb Warns World Order at a Crossroads
Finnish President Alexander Stubb told Caixin at Davos the West faces a stark choice between deal-driven multipolarity and rules-based multilateralism, arguing that the latter can survive only if power shifts toward the Global South
Weekly Must-Read: China’s Deposit Repricing Tests Banks and Savers as Trillions Come Due
As long-term deposits mature this year, lower rates are reshaping bank funding costs and household asset allocation
Commentary: Canada’s Pivot to China Signals a New Global Order
Caught between a volatile Washington and a rising Beijing, Canada chooses a survival strategy that other U.S. allies are bound to follow
Analysis: Why ByteDance Matters More Than DeepSeek in the Global AI Race
Despite the brief market panic over DeepSeek’s accomplishments, Google DeepMind CEO sees a more formidable rival in the owner of TikTok, which is rapidly closing the technological gap
Gold’s Dazzling Run Tests Limits of Bullish Sentiment
Record-setting rally outpaces forecasts, stokes debate over sustainability and investor crowding
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