Op-Ed Blog
Sino-Pak relations flourish to new highs as CPEC picks up steam
China-Pakistan Economic Corridor has been termed as a game changer for Pakistan. For China it is important for invigorating economic development in its Western regions. The two countries have a lot to gain.
Xiamen summit brings new BRICS dimensions
Ahead of the meeting in Xiamen the New Development Bank had presented the second package of investment projects with total worth of $ 1.5 billion and opened a regional center in Africa.
BRICS Summit 2017: Marching towards new heights and glory
There lies a deeper responsibility on all nations to ensure that BRICS does not mere remain an acronym to defy the western associations but ensure growth prospects for all.
BRICS Emerging as a Bulwark against Protectionism
The BRICS summit is undoubtedly the biggest international event after the G20 summit as it holds the pulse of international cooperation within the developing world.
BRICS Summit proves important platform for cooperation on challenges
The coming 9th BRICS summit has already shown itself a success, even before it started. For proof, look no further than the recent breakthrough in the bilateral relationship between China and India.
China-India synergy will energize Xiamen BRICS Summit
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi will attend the high-profile 9th Annual Summit of BRICS countries scheduled which takes place in East China's coastal city of Xiamen at the invitation of Chinese President Xi Jinping.
BRICS Summit from South African perspective
In considering the role of South Africa in BRICS, it is essential to remember that it represents the entire continent in both BRICS and other organisations like the G20.
Chinese influence in TIMOR-Leste? Who is too worried about it?
Another silly journalist writing with some imagination about the "dangerous China man" in TIMOR-Leste. But this time is not an Australian journalist or academic imagining "Chinese influence" in TIMOR-Leste. It is a Japanese journalist.
BRICS helps global economy with growing weight
As far as the forthcoming Xiamen meeting is concerned, it is taking place at a critical moment for the world economy. While steps for stabilization have been made and recovery signals are evident, more efforts are required to avoid setbacks.
China's robotic industry ready to lead the world
China's hosting of the World Robotics Conference comes as no surprise. After all, China has been the world's largest market for industrial robots for five years, accounting for over 30 percent of the global market.
Kenya and China seek to bolster bilateral ties
A recent World Bank report noted that Chinese businesses in Kenya employed on average 360 local workers, more than the average of 147 by other foreign companies in the East African country.
China, India can connect 40% of global population via railway
While China has a focus of expanding its railway track length from 124000km to 274000 km by 2050, India is still struggling to maintain the current track line and improve the quality of travel by introducing High Speed Trains.
BRICS remains shine after a decade
While the world focuses on the saga of President Trump’s team and the bitter divorce between London and Brussels, the rest of us try to get on with life. For the upcoming Ninth BRICS Summit in Xiamen, China should strike a more uplifting chord to the world.
The China story: the case of Northern Europe
The main takeaway for the Belt and Road Initiative in northern Europe is very simple: how does it use this to create its own unique China narrative.
China-Pakistan drills strengthen operational readiness
China engages in various joint military exercise platforms with various countries, among these the joint exercises with Pakistan are an important feature.
China's possible role in rebuilding America
Over the last 30 years, the condition of America’s infrastructure has been declining, while the cost to fix it has been rising, according to the 2017 report by the American Society of Cost Engineers.
China supports Pakistan in light of its fight against terror
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has reinforced China's support for Pakistan through a formal meeting with Pakistan's Foreign Secretary Tehmina Janjua.
Can India learn from China's poverty reduction policies?
China has made an active contribution to the world's poverty reduction. The nation is the largest contributor to the UN's Millennium Development Goal of halving the number of people in poverty worldwide.
Trump will hardly push towards trade war against China
While Sino-American relations are taking shape under the Trump administration, a recent decision made by the US President might cast a shadow over them. China has expressed its serious concern about potential consequences of the presidential memorandum.
Trump's forthcoming China visit
The preparations for Trump's China visit in the near future – after the invitation extended to him by Xi in April – have already started. Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi recently confirmed this by speaking to reporters after talks with his US counterpart Rex Tillerson in the Philippine capital Manila.