Tag "Xi Jinping"
Strengthening partnership between China and Iran
The reintegration of Iran in the world economy represents a critical opportunity for the strengthening of strategic ties between the Islamic Republic and the People’s Republic of China. Iran represents a
Not all about Greece: Underappreciated economic stories of 2015
Greece and the US Federal Reserve have dominated economic headlines for the first half of the year, but several other economic stories of 2015 will have major long-term impacts. Will
South America’s bi-oceanic railway
A recently signed tri-lateral agreement between China, Peru and Brazil set hopes for a bi-oceanic railway corridor. If feasible, the project would significantly reduce trade costs and shipping times to China. On
Argentina’s growing dependency on Beijing
Cash-strapped Argentina relies on China for everything from currency swaps to investments in nuclear infrastructure. Moreover, Argentina’s primary exports and sources of state funding are and will stay bound to
Is the Sino-Pakistani alliance a threat to India?
President Xi Jinping’s recent trip to Pakistan has cemented the strategic and economic imperative of Sino-Pakistani relations. With $46 billion of Chinese financing slated to be invested in Pakistan, both
China and Argentina relations to grow despite Kirchner comments
China and Argentina have recently implemented a string of agreements that are sure to prove beneficial for both countries. We can expect relations to stay warm and active in the
The Opportunities of China’s “One Belt One Road”
China is stepping up efforts to establish two transcontinental New Silk Roads that connect Asia, Europe, and Africa in trade, development, and culture. While promising economic gains, this new framework
China’s anti-corruption campaign means business
What should businesses expect as China’s anti-corruption campaign continues? Businesses with investments or trade interests in China are understandably alarmed by the scope of the expanding anti-corruption campaign. If they themselves have
How China’s internet censorship affects foreign business
Control over the Internet has gradually tightened in China since President Xi Jinping came to power. What is the effect on foreign businesses, and will they keep operating in this
Xi Jinping’s reforms a sign of the Chinese state maturing
Leadership transitions in China are often marked by radical departures from existing policy and the imposition of policy diametrically opposite to the status quo. The “China Dream” is a version 3.0
