[Analytics] Fifth column fears: The Chinese influence campaign in the United States
We were halfway through the lavish Chinese welcome banquet — the honey walnut prawns had…
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.
Taiwan financial markets and schools close as Typhoon Mitag nears
TAIPEI, Sep 30, 2019, Reuters. A typhoon will hit northern Taiwan later on Monday, meteorologists…
[Analytics] Chinese upcoming parade a glimpse into military ambitions
A parade Tuesday by China’s secretive military will offer a rare look at its rapidly…
[Analytics] Threat to delist Chinese companies in US panned
If measures reportedly being considered by US officials to delist Chinese equities from exchanges in…
China braces for typhoon Mitag
BEIJING, Sep 30, 2019, China Plus. China activated a level-IV emergency response for typhoon Mitag…
Russia rolls out the red carpet for Huawei over 5G
MOSCOW, Sep 29, 2019, AFP. While the US banned Huawei for alleged espionage and asked…
Taipei contemplates friendless future as Beijing woos remaining allies
TAIPEI, Sep 29, 2019, SCMP. Taiwan is wondering how many diplomatic allies it can afford…
[Analytics] Duterte’s dream train still stuck at the station
Over halfway into Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte’s six-year term, the train he promised to build…
Hong Kong police fire tear gas at protesters in shopping district
HONG KONG, Sep 29, 2019, The Straits Times. Hong Kong police fired tear gas at…
China restores diplomatic relations with Kiribati
BEIJING, Sep 29, 2019, Kyodo. China and the Pacific island nation of Kiribati have signed…
Chinese leaders can’t control the weather for their big 70-year bash, but they’re still trying
BEIJING, Sep 29, 2019, The Nation. There are many things that the Chinese Communist Party…
Singaporeans have to be prepared for rough weather ahead: PM Lee Hsien Loong
NEW YORK, Sep 28, 2019, The Straits Times. Singaporeans have to be prepared for rough…