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Asia Pacific Politics

FON operations in the South China Sea matter little for trade

While Freedom of Navigation (FON) operations in the South China Sea have heightened tensions between the US and China, trade continues to remain unaffected. The beginning of November marked the

Asia Pacific Politics

China’s Party Plenum focuses on economic stabilization

After four days of intense discussion, the elites of the Chinese Communist Party have elaborated a framework for the 13th Five Year Plan that will define new strategies for the

Asia Pacific Politics

One-child policy latest victim of China’s anti-corruption drive

The gradual abandonment of the one-child policy allows China to tackle demographic, corruption, security, and economic challenges in one deft swoop; defusing discontent and saving face for Beijing. Last week’s

Economics Europe

Challenges for UK ‘golden era’ ties with China

Last week, Xi Jinping concluded his first official visit to the UK. The tour ended with a series of deals worth $60 billion. While business investors are looking to deepen trade

Politics South and Central Asia

Challenges facing Nepal’s new Prime Minister

Amid the fallout from a new constitution which has resulted in protests, a fuel crisis, and increased interference from its neighbour India, Nepal’s new Prime Minister KP Oli has entered

Asia Pacific Economics

Trans Pacific Partnership: Shaping a new regional architecture

The TPP will set standards and tariffs for twelve Pacific Rim countries that all together represent 40% of the global economy. Meanwhile, China is not included in the agreement. The Trans

Economics International

TPP deal reached: What we know so far

After 5 years of negotiations, the 12 nations which make up the TPP finally reached a deal in the early hours of Monday morning. While the text of the deal

Asia Pacific Economics

Four opportunities await investors in China, despite slowdown

The main narrative in the last few weeks has made it appear that China’s economy is on the verge of collapse, but the reality is far from this. Opportunity is

Asia Pacific Politics

China’s Xi seeks to reassure on cybercrime, stock market

On his first official state visit to the United States, Chinese president Xi Jinping aims to regain Washington’s trust on China’s commitment to fight cybercrime and hacking, as well as

Asia Pacific Security

Cyber breaches undermine delicate US-China relations

Cyber-warfare has emerged as the spearhead of the new strategic capabilities strongly supported under the leadership of President Xi Jinping. However, extensive cyber-attacks launched from China targeting U.S. core economic,