[Analytics] Bridge VS churches: Why the China-funded Binondo-Intramuros in Manila is controversial
It is unclear where a bridge symbolizing the fusion of two cultures—or ties of two…
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.
Hisense LED TV manufacturing opens in Pakistan
KARACHI, Apr 30, 2019, The Financial Daily. Tri-Angels Electronics, which started off with a small-scale…
[Analytics] What if mainland Chinese tourists stop coming in Hong Kong?
Number of travellers visiting the city continues to rise, but with nearly four in five…
China, Pakistan sign deal on peaceful use of space
BEIJING, Apr 30, 2019, Global Times. A newly signed space exploration agreement between China and…
[Analytics] Is Canada’s recycling industry broken?
At the Loraas recycling plant in Saskatoon, 650 bales of worthless plastic pile up outside….
US Treasury Secretary Mnuchin says trade talks with China in ‘final laps’
MOSCOW, Apr 29, 2019, Sputnik. On Monday, US Treasury Secretary Steven Mnuchin will travel to…
Singapore, China ink deals on trade, Belt and Road projects
BEIJING, Apr 29, 2019, The Straits Times. Singapore and China signed five agreements on Monday…
Russia ready for dialogue on nuclear disarmament, no one has started talks – Kremlin aide
PETROPAVLOVSK-KAMCHATSKY, Apr 29, 2019, TASS. Russia is ready to back dialogue on nuclear disarmament, but…
[Analytics] Beijing’s maritime militia, the scourge of South China Sea
China uses hundreds of fishing trawlers, manned by military-trained sailors and modified for ramming and…
In India, Haier’s localized air conditioners, refrigerators win consumer hearts
NEW DELHI, Apr 29, 2019, Xinhua. Consumer durables and home appliances giant Haier is making…
Duterte pushes peaceful use of seas
BEIJING, Apr 28, 2019, PhilStar. President Duterte yesterday urged other heads of state, including Chinese…
[Analytics] Should Cambodia be wary of China’s BRI?
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has gained support from more than 70 countries around…