Tag "China"
After Park: what should we expect for THAAD?
With Park ousted and Trump settling into the White House, THAAD is set to enter a new phase of tensions as Beijing and Washington fight for influence.
Under the Radar: Are Sri Lanka’s ports the next Great Game for China, India and Japan?
By developing its strategic location midway between the Middle East and the Straits of Malacca Sri Lanka faces both opportunities, and growing risks.
Go fish! Russian fishing ties with Vietnam set to strengthen
Changes in Russia’s domestic fishing market may push Russia closer to Vietnam and to sell more fish and agricultural products to Asian markets.
Sino-Indian push and pull may hurt Nepal in the long term
Nepal’s policymakers are used to a delicate balancing act, but this might be keeping the country from forging stronger relationships.
Under the Radar: What’s behind China’s love affair with Morocco?
From trade to tourism, Morocco is quickly becoming a media darling in China, as the country’s stability, location and culture entice Chinese investment.
Why China’s boycott of South Korea is viral marketing genius
The nature of China’s social media environment lets Beijing turn South Korea-bashing into a viral trend and celebrities and companies are cashing in.
Special Report: Can China overcome the Malacca Dilemma through OBOR and CPEC?
‘One Belt, One Road’, is the brainchild of Xi Jinping, aimed at investing USD $1 trillion across its Western heartlands and the entirety of Eurasia.
Trump wades into the South China Sea
Donald Trump appears disinclined to keep trade and security issues separate. The territorial dispute could send ripples through global markets.
The Week Ahead
French elections slide into uncertainty. US rate hike likely. China GDP goal release. US administration dogged by Russian scandal. All in The Week Ahead.
Copper boom or bust? Here’s three countries to watch
Strikes in Chile’s copper mine and pending negotiations in Indonesia are amongst the most pressing factors affecting copper prices in the coming year.
