China-Russia Unprecedented Joint Military Exercises
These are the largest military exercises since 1981, and the largest since the establishment of the Russian Federation.
Evolution of Malaysia-China Relations
Since 1974, a sort of mythology has grown up around how Malaysia’s current strong relations with China began to take shape in that year, when Prime Minister Tun Abdul Razak became the first ASEAN leader to normalize relations with it.
China and ASEAN Commit to Cooperation on the Belt and Road Initiative
China has always placed ASEAN squarely on the first page of its foreign cooperation agenda, regarding ASEAN as a priority in its foreign policy and a key region for the development of the Belt and Road Initiative.
Growing Pains
Just when everyone thought China’s e-commerce market was being dominated by Alibaba and JD.com, a dark horse emerged from the shadows and blazed a trail into the trading spotlight amid a wave of criticism.
BRICS Dependent on Free Trade for Development
This by itself makes it a key international event – a type of equivalent of a G7 for developing countries. But BRICS represents a greater proportion of world economic growth than the advanced G7 economies.
In Mideast, China’s Strategy Is Economic
The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) – under which China is connecting itself with its “natural partners” along the Silk Road trading routes of the past – continues to be a guide for the Arab world and the Middle East.
Once Bitten, Twice Shy on Matters of Trade and Global Integration
Time pushes forward, with less than half a year until the U.S. midterm elections this coming November, and a president whose lawyer is currently under an FBI investigation; the Trump administration is in a tussle, not only for its mandate, but also for its survival.
China’s Role in International Trade Commended by the WTO
During this year’s review China received 1,963 written questions from 42 members, and had answered 1,627 questions from 33 members before July 11, with the remaining questions submitted after June 28 to be answered within one month.
BRICS, Africa Have the Chance to Forge Long-term Economic Partnerships
China’s economic rise and the BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa) economic association have provided the African continent with a range of new development partners and opportunities unmatched in its post-colonial history.
Keeping China’s WTO Commitments Clear
In terms of fulfillment of WTO (World Trade Organization) commitments, all members of the organization should be treated equally.
Decisive Progress Made in China’s Fight Against Poverty
As one of the major persistent global issues, poverty is a common challenge for humanity. China, once home to the world’s largest poverty-stricken population, was one of the first countries in the world to introduce state assistance measures.
Shifting Alliances in a World Where Change is the Only Certainty
Under the circumstances of Sino-U.S. trade frictions and Pro-Brexit, China and the UK might become convenient bedfellows – centered around the Belt and Road Initiative and free trade.
