Tag "Xi Jinping"
Preparing the XIX CCP party congress
The next big Party Congress – and the beginning of Xi Jinping’s second term – is still a year away, so the decisions taken now will show how strong Xi’s
China-Vietnam agreement signals regional shift in the South China Sea
Amidst China’s land reclamation and militarization in the South China Sea, the recent deal with Vietnam has far reaching implications for the region
Brexit and China: Xi is not amused
Brexit will undermine the UK’s relations with China, as Beijing looks elsewhere to stay plugged into Europe.
Baidu in China: Crisis from beyond the grave
Major Chinese firm Baidu is under scrutiny after being accused of promoting misleading medical information—how will markets and politicians respond?
China-U.S. dialogue falls short on substance
In the midst of Asia-Pacific tensions, the recent China-U.S. summit failed to move beyond the rhetoric that has historically gridlocked relations.
Why China’s obesity crisis is great news for investors
Increasing obesity and other health concerns in China pose serious challenges, but also exciting opportunities for investors.
Apple runs afoul of China’s changing internet
Apple is the victim of bad timing, not a crackdown, as China flexes its internet sovereignty by shutting down iTunes Movies and iBooks.
Economic risk associated with new Russian National Guard
Russian President Vladimir Putin’s recent creation of a new National Guard reflects the administration’s concerns with multiple potential internal security threats. These threats are magnified by Russia’s continued economic downturn