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WHAT'S NEXT?: Any disruption in economic activity between China and the United States will necessarily affect other Asian and world economies. How China handles Donald Trump's administration, its relationship with Russia and develops its leadership ambitions will be key areas to watch intently in the coming years.

  • [New] As mutual interests drive Russia, China, and North Korea closer together, their combined nuclear arsenals pose a growing threat to the United States. War on the Rocks
  • [New] China is the dominant player in batteries for electric vehicles and has a rapidly expanding auto industry that could challenge the world's established carmakers as it goes global. AP News
  • [New] In April, an array of new film productions will hit cinemas across China, ready to bring new vitality to the entire industry. SHINE
  • [New] We synthesize nutrient data from lakes in China to reveal the historical changes and project their future trends to 2100 using models. Nature
  • [New] The UK government is attempting to strike a delicate balance between trying to neutralise security threats posed by China while maintaining or even enhancing engagement in some areas such as trade, investment and climate change. The Mandarin
  • [New] The development of AI, computing and 5G-Advanced are initiating a new wave of growth potential, which is reinforced by the growth and impact of 5G in China. GSMA
  • [New] Tensions between Britain and China have risen in recent years over concerns about human rights and Chinese threats to British security. DNyuz
  • [New] The risk for China is that a sustained focus on manufacturing will lead to low returns and a new cycle of bad debt. Liberty Street Economics
  • [New] Zambia and Zimbabwe are retendering a $5 billion project to build a hydropower plant they previously awarded to General Electric Co. and Power Construction Corp. of China, and expect to select new bidders by September in 2025. Engineering News
  • [New] China is second only to the US in aggregated computing power and aims to scale up the computation capacity by half by 2025. South China Morning Post
  • [New] Military nuclear developments in North Korea, India, Pakistan, China and Iran could sometime prove synergistic. Modern Diplomacy
  • [New] Whether we look to North Korea and the United States; India / China / Pakistan; Russia and the United States or Israel versus Iran, it is sensible to conclude that even perfectly rational state adversaries would sometimes favor nuclear risk-taking as a strategic option. Modern Diplomacy
  • [New] Policy measures to bolster the Chinese economy could influence the RBA rate path. FX Empire
  • [New] Policy measures to bolster the Chinese economy could boost demand and improve trade terms with Australia. FX Empire
  • [New] The digital yuan could challenge the dominance of the dollar in international trade if it becomes widely adopted for settling transactions between China and its trading partners. Modern Diplomacy
  • [New] A complete ban imposed by a giant economy such as China has the potential to cause significant drops in the value of cryptocurrencies and discourage investors. Robotics & Automation News
  • [New] China has already demonstrated an interest in holding American critical infrastructure at risk through cyber operations. Yahoo News
  • [New] While policymakers in the United States and Europe may worry about the implications for their domestic green industries, China's move could help developing countries accelerate their own energy transitions. Project Syndicate
  • [New] The yuan fell sharply and Chinese shares skidded, dragging down markets broadly in Asia and dampening an equity rally spurred by a surprise rate cut in Switzerland that had investors wagering on who will ease policy next. The Telegraph
  • [New] China and Middle East & Africa will experience the fastest spending growth over the five-year forecast with CAGRs of 16.2% and 15.3%, respectively. IDC: The premier global market intelligence company
  • [New] An ongoing trade probe found sufficient evidence that China was subsidizing production of electric vehicles in a manner that could harm Europe's automakers. The Washington Post
  • [New] Transportation routes bypassing Russia and China are a necessary condition for Western investments, and the development of the Middle Corridor will be crucial for transporting essential minerals from Central Asian countries to global markets. The Diplomat

Last updated: 29 March 2024



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