The improvement of infrastructure, public services and living conditions in China cannot alone provide solutions and set the way forward. What is required is an ambitious modernization plan that will empower the competitiveness in Chinese regions that lag behind.
China is not only scaling up its openness, but is, in addition, trying to create a fairer and more orderly environment for competition to thrive with capital flowing in from various sources.
The surge of Europe-China trade is firstly a sign of the Belt and Road Initiative’s success in integrating a continent and consolidating more efficient and effective supply chains, but it is secondly a sign that political stability delivers the most cohesive results.
Research into the application of new technologies to improve the work and life of humanity is just beginning. Where it leads us is worth watching. One thing appears clear: The innovation powerhouse of Shenzhen will play a key role in shaping the future.
Unlike many countries that have a variety of messaging apps, there’s no question that in China, WeChat is the go-to.
The rapid expansion of China’s box office market is a testimony to the success of its transition towards a consumer economy. Going to the cinema is a form of modern consumption.
Through its health diplomacy and engagement with the global community, China has shown that not only the people of the country are united but also that unity from the Chinese nation resonates with the global community.
How Biden handles this relationship is critical to his presidency. Hopefully, he will take a pragmatic approach.
China is a country of great promise and global leadership for the acceleration of the SDGs.
The modernization of the FTA between China and New Zealand is undoubtedly bolstering the world’s confidence in multilateralism and economic globalization, a godsend for a world economy cast into the throes of unilateralism.
Although a soft reset arguably is in everyone’s best interests, neither side realistically expects relations to warm considerably overnight. Both realize relations are tense and even fraught on some fronts.
Western politicians and media long promoting the line that China was responsible for inflicting the COVID-19 pandemic on the world, need to admit they were wrong following the findings of a WHO scientific investigation.
