May 19, 2020

China has increased its global outreach during this pandemic by sending critical medical supplies and financial aid to countries in need. The motive behind such diplomacy aside, China is providing some desperately-coveted help in the eleventh hour and saving lives around the world.

Mar 13, 2020

In the midst of the new coronavirus, the world has much to lose from slowed production, closed borders and factories, and less trade.

Feb 02, 2020

While the US-China trade war has reached a milestone with the signing of the Phase One deal, many fear that the negative economic impacts of the original tariffs will go unnoticed.

Nov 08, 2019

As China’s military power continues to grow, it is in everyone’s best interest to resist their urge to move decisively towards a military blowout or aggressive economic sanctioning.

Sep 30, 2019

Hong Kong, the world’s most densely populated region, is a special administrative region of the People’s Republic of China. Hong Kong’s economic and governing affairs are self-regulated due to its special status. Hong Kong has its own legal system and judiciary, and rights and freedoms not seen in mainland China. This special status is due to end in 2047.

Sep 13, 2019

China and the United States have both been taking hard hits from their now 14-month trade war. How will the two countries proceed, and, more importantly, is the world truly in jeopardy now that the world’s two largest economies are faltering?

Apr 26, 2019

In Europe’s biggest capitals, there has been significant skepticism about the Belt and Road Initiative and the Chinese government’s development strategy. As Beijing seeks to push through its 16+1 economic plan, friction with Brussels will continue to mount.

Apr 25, 2019

China’s willingness to listen to and address the concerns of the Belt and Road Initiative member states may invite a host of requests for price cuts, in the wake of its price reduction for Malaysian infrastructure.

Feb 26, 2019

While the Chinese economy is facing a slowdown, its impact cannot be predicted. Some argue the economic downturn is bound to carry effects across the globe, while others think it a mistake to fixate on GDP growth rates alone.

Jan 10, 2019

Many Pakistanis are concerned about how much of the country’s current widening account deficit is a consequence of China’s landmark Belt & Road Initiative.