China Warns Citizens to Leave Eastern DRC Amid Escalating Violence
China has warned its citizens and companies in the eastern DRC to evacuate immediately. The Chinese embassy in Kinshasa
August 7, 2024Section
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China’s Trade Surplus Narrows as Imports Surge
China's export growth in July 2024 was weaker than expected. This reflects global economic uncertainties
August 7, 2024
China’s Economic Shift and Its Global Impact on Oil
As China’s economic engine cools, global ripples reach far into the oil markets. The U.S. Energy Information Administration (EIA) reports...
August 7, 2024
Geopolitical Tug-of-War: Bangladesh’s Potential Shift Between China and U.S./India
(Analysis) The recent resignation of Bangladesh's Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has plunged the nation into a state of political flux....
August 6, 2024
Harnessing Thought: China’s Strategic Advance in Brain-Computer Interfaces
At Shanghai’s prestigious Fudan University, a significant leap in technology is unfolding with the launch of a new brain chip...
August 6, 2024
Rally After the Rout: Asian Stock Markets Rebound from Recent Slumps
Amid fears of a U.S. recession rattling global markets Asia's stock exchanges mounted a dramatic recovery. Coverage and analysis from...
August 6, 2024
The Beef Boom: China’s Strategic Pivot to Latin America
Frozen beef has surged to become one of the top five imports from Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) to...
August 5, 2024
LatAm and China: A Maturing Relationship Rather Than a Weakening One
Latin America and the Caribbean (LAC) have seen a significant shift in their economic relationship with China over the past...
August 5, 2024
Black Monday 2.0: Impact on Asian Stock Markets and Global Comparisons
As Black Monday 2.0 sweeps across Asia, the financial landscape is dramatically altered. China's yuan surged to a seven-month high...
August 5, 2024