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.

[Analytics] EU dilemma: how to deal with China

Beijing is, little by little, extending its influence not only inside the EU but inside…

China delegation to ‘visit Argentina to discuss N-deal’

BUENOS AIRES, Mar 17, 2019, Reuters. A delegation from China will visit Argentina this month…

[Analytics] ‘Golden Dragon’ joint military exercise

Cambodia and China have launched their third annual joint “Golden Dragon” military exercise in grand…

[Analytics] China’s rapid military buildup is slowing down

It’s defense budget season for the world’s major powers. This week, US President Donald Trump…

[Analytics] Is Thailand about to ditch China for the US?

Pro-democracy politicians say the post-election future will see Thailand recalibrate its ties with China and…

China-Europe freight trains make 14,000 trips

ZHENGZHOU, Mar 16, 2019, Xinhua. The China-Europe freight rail service network, a crucial part of…

Chinese company in Laos commits to poverty reduction

VIENTIANE, Mar 15, 2019, Xinhua. “I hope that (the) Chinese company will continue to drive…

[Analytics] China’s new glamour girl of the skies

The COMAC C919 might be made in China but the technology has been honed in…

[Analytics] Military China steps up efforts to develop military technology to challenge US dominance

Country is pumping more resources into developing state-of-the-art equipment ranging from guns to warplanes, according…

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