[Analytics] RCEP as a pilot project to re-imagine global trading system WTO
The Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) could guide the way for global trade rule making,…
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.
US downplays Chinese announcement that tariff rollback is on the cards
WASHINGTON D.C., Nov 9, 2019, ST. A day after China’s announcement on Thursday (Nov 7)…
Xi’s trip to Greece, Brazil to advance bilateral ties, BRICS cooperation
BEIJING, Nov 8, 2019, Xinhua. Chinese President Xi Jinping’s upcoming visit to Greece and Brazil…
Duterte mulling nationwide plastic ban
MANILA, Nov 8, 2019, PhilStar. President Duterte is mulling a nationwide ban on the use…
US-based Beyond Meat eyes production in Asia before the end of 2020
CHICAGO, Nov 8, 2019, Reuters. Beyond Meat Inc aims to start production in Asia before…
Donald Trump likely to keep squeezing China before 2020 election: US experts
WASHINGTON D.C., Nov 7, 2019, SCMP. The pressure on China from the Donald Trump administration…
[Analytics] Comparing Myanmar and North Korea’s resentful reliance on China
Myanmar and North Korea were long known as Asia’s ‘pariah states’ — internationally sanctioned and…
China sets new rules for young gamers: Up to 90 minutes daily on weekdays until 10pm
BEIJING, Nov 7, 2019, NYT. No playing video games after 10pm. No more than 90…
[Analytics] China’s development of the Russian Far East can improve EU-Moscow relations
Russia’s Far East Investment and Export Support Agency investment manager Vasily Libo revealed on November…
China, France sign deals worth $15B
BEIJING, Nov 7, 2019, China Daily. China and France signed commercial deals on Wednesday totaling…
Chinese investors ready to tap into Central Java manufacturing sector
JAKARTA, Nov 7, 2019, The Jakarta Post. The 15th Central Java Investment Business Forum, held…
[Analytics] Fact or fiction? Xi’s Shanghai claims
Is it fact or is it fiction? President Xi Jinping appeared to issue a statement…