How A Weaponized Dollar Is Internationalizing the Yuan
By Dan Steinbock
The multipolarization of the global reserve currency system is accelerating. Ironically, Western sanctions against Russia have intensified the move away from the...
Basel I, II, III – We Want It All at Once
By Violaine Cousin
The complexity of Basel II and III has reached China. In a revolutionary turn within seven years, the Chinese bank regulator has...
China, the Future and it’s Challengers
By Miguel A. Ariño & Mª Luisa Blazquez
Although the economic and social evolution of China in the last three decades has been remarkable, there...
Can Hengqin Island Become the “New” Hainan or Hong Kong?
By Adina-Laura Achim
Last year, China unveiled a development strategy for the Guangdong-Macao In-Depth Cooperation Zone in Hengqin, which is forecasted to bring new business...
China’s Devastating Floods: From Adaptation to Mitigation
By Dan Steinbock
After weeks of torrential rain across central and southern China, the mainland has suffered from a series of devastating floods. As...
As Apec Winds Up, ‘Summit Season’ Brought Successes but Also Revealed the Extent of...
By Nick Bisley
Every November, the annual summit meetings of Asia’s key regional institutions attracts the world’s attention. The APEC leaders’ meeting started the trend...
China has a New Global Development Initiative, but Who Will Actually Benefit From it?
By Amitrajeet A. Batabyal
China’s well-publicized Belt and Road Initiative to invest in infrastructure projects in other countries has helped it expand its political influence...
Where is China Heading in the Fight Against the Pandemic?
By Junhua Zhang
President Xi Jinping is pursuing another type of rationalism when it comes to combatting the pandemic. His zero-COVID policy is very...
How will China Handle the Dual Threats of COVID and Political Protests at the...
By David S G Goodman
The Beijing Winter Olympics and Paralympics start on Friday – the first time in history the same city has hosted...
How the Fed Misread the Red Flags – And the Rest will Pay the...
By Dr. Dan Steinbock
US inflation and aggressive rate hikes are pushing the West into recession...
