[Analytics] Thai domestic politics threatens to derail its diplomacy
Thailand has been a treaty ally of the United States since 1954, but its political…
China
The People’s Republic of China is an economy of 1.3 billion people. When it joined APEC in 1991, it had a real GDP of USD 906 billion and a per capita GDP of USD 788. Today it is the second-largest economy in the world. By 2016, its real GDP has risen to USD 9.5 trillion, while its per capita GDP increased nine-fold to USD 6,800.
China’s northeastern Jilin city students tearfully leave school as lockdown goes back into effect
JILIN, May 15, 2020, Shanghaiist. You may not find a group of kids sadder to…
Trump says doesn’t want to talk to Xi right now, could even cut China ties
WASHINGTON D.C., May 15, 2020, Reuters. US President Donald Trump signalled a further deterioration of…
[Analytics] Small states show the world how to survive multipolarity
Small states such as New Zealand lack the decisive military power or economic leverage needed…
Xi calls for gradual resumption of China-Sri Lanka practical cooperation
BEIJING, May 14, 2020, Xinhua. Chinese President Xi Jinping suggested Wednesday that China and Sri…
Zoom will seek public feedback on plan for stronger encryption
SAN FRANCISCO, May 14, 2020, Bloomberg. Zoom Video Communications said it will share details on…
Vietnamese and Chinese rate political leaders highly in Covid-19 response: Survey
SINGAPORE, May 14, 2020, Today. Around the world, people’s confidence is generally wavering in their…
[Analytics] Asian movies target overseas markets
South Korean films are making their mark on world cinema following the landmark success of…
China denounces act on coronavirus-related sanctions proposed by US senator
BEIJING, May 13, 2020, CGTN. China’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs Spokesperson Zhao Lijian on Wednesday…
Vietnam faces heavy competition in wooing businesses relocating from China: Expert
HANOI, May 13, 2020, VN Express. Vietnam could fall behind other Asian countries in attracting…
[Analytics] Coronavirus threatens to spark biodefense arms race
Last month the Donald Trump administration cut US National Institute of Health (NIH) funding to…
[Analytics] Restarting China’s economy?
China’s economy is now gradually recovering from COVID-19 and is entering a reopening phase. But…