Op-Ed Blog
Interpreting our age: The plus side of everything
The modern “plus” is most often used to represent two different and somewhat contradictory ideas: one implies linkage and connectivity; the other implies exclusivity and status. Phrases like “Internet-plus” remind us that in the modern world, nothing exists in a vacuum.
A resurgent China enters next phase of vast transformation
The urbanization trend, driven by the transformation of China from a mostly agrarian society to an industrial one, is adding an average of 18.5 million people to China’s cities each year.
Laos: A strategic tilt and link with B&R
With only 4% arable land, what Laotians depend on are trade and tourism as the key drivers of the economy. Both these ends require sophisticated projects that would not have been possible without China.
China looks for business opportunities in Dubai Air Show
It’s certain that GCC is seeking to diversify their economic ties and their strategic partnerships with China in accordance with the strategic shifts in the Middle East at large.
Premier Li’s visit Invigorates ASEAN states to move towards RCEP
ASEAN and other countries of the East Asia region comprises of one of the three main columns of the larger global economy. Though, the World Trade Organization (WTO) is still one of the most practical charters for making the international trade playing field level, but more integration is needed to achieve freer trade, which is why FTAs are welcome.
China-Philippines relations moving forward for the better
Hopefully, ASEAN countries have gradually realized that intervention by the US and Japan will only add complexity to the South China Sea issue. The Philippines and Vietnam are now trying to solve the maritime disputes peacefully with China.
Interpreting trend of US-China ties and impact on Asia
The APEC summit has mixed results. While Trump repeated his goal to get rid of multilateral free trade agreements, Xi replaced the USA by pronouncing China as the avant-garde of free trade, globalization and multilateralism.
President Xi’s state visit boosts Sino-Vietnamese ties to a new high
Vietnam and China ties have witnessed ups and down in the past, but one thing has remained on a constant trend of gaining momentum and that is the trade between the two countries.
China reaffirms support for global trade at APEC forum
Importantly, the different tones set by the US and China at the APEC forum are not simply a war of words but a real indicator of shifting trade-winds and spheres of influence in Asia.
China can help push forward FTAAP
After the 2016 APEC Leaders' summit in Lima, Peru, the environment surrounding members' economies efforts to reach a free and open system of trade and investment changed with the election of a new administration in the USA.
Why joining the Quad is not in Australia's national interest
Australia's joining a quadrilateral group with Japan, India and the US is a bad idea, a very bad idea.
APEC: Challenges and Opportunities
The Asia Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit this weekend in Danang, Vietnam promises to usher in a new era of economic partnership. It also reflects China’s intensified efforts to assume its place as a world leader.
Single's Day is the debut of China's "new retail"
In 2016, Alibaba garnered US $17.79 billion in sales on its biggest Singles' day ever, surpassing all other online retail records. In comparison, 2016 Cyber Monday in the USA reached just under US $3.5 billion in sales.
Economic Deal or Military Confrontation?
The "win-win" relationship is indeed a key-concept in China‘s official discourse, and probably more so under Xi Jinping than any previous leader. If there is a moment that we may describe as propitious to better China-US understanding, it is likely now, in this era.
Preview of Trump’s China visit
Xi and Trump are frequently holding telephone conversations and have already met two times. The first was last April in Mar-a-Lago and the second last July in Hamburg, on the sidelines of the G20 Summit. Their third meeting in Beijing will certainly be significant as it will take place after rounds of institutional dialogues have begun.
Economic Implications of Trump visit to China
The meeting between Xi and Trump on Thursday will further develop U.S. and China trade and business relations. Trump will travel with a business delegation that is expected to sign a number of memoranda of understanding with Chinese firms in the areas of energy and agriculture.
Trump's visit to Asia and impact on China
There is no doubt that Trump`s strategic tour to five Asian nations strives to fulfill his foreign policy agenda in the region. The highlight of Trump's trip is sure to be his November 8-9 trip to Beijing to meet with Chinese President Xi Jinping.
National supervision law to stamp out corruption from root
To curb corruption and underhand behavior of comrade leaders or public office holders, including within the judicial system, China launched a powerful anti-corruption system in the capital city of Beijing and the provinces of Shanxi and Zhejiang in January this year which have proved successful. Now China is to extend its current corruption supervision pilot programme from the initial three to cover the entire nation in the next few months.
Quadrilateral Corridor under B&R?
China's Belt and Road Initiative aims to build a trade and infrastructure network linking Asia with Europe and Africa along the ancient trade routes, with the ultimate goal of connecting remote economies and driving prosperity.
China proving its support for Africa's environment
The Chinese government has reiterated its commitment to the environment and wildlife conservation by increasing funding to the sector in Africa to 20 million US dollars.