Global Developments And Analysis
Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (18-24 March 2024)

Economic

With ‘made-by-China’ under US pressure, Mexican trade probes spark concerns over curbs

Mexican tariffs on Chinese steel products indicate a willingness to accommodate US demands, analysts...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (11-17 March 2024)

Economic

U.S. and China Extend Landmark Bilateral Deal, Very Quietly

When a landmark science and technology agreement between the U.S. and China reached its expiration in late February without an...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (04-10 March 2024)

Economic

China’s ‘two sessions’ 2024: Red Sea crisis ‘a big challenge’ for Beijing, says ambassador

China’s diplomats in the Middle East are looking at ways to respond to the “big challenge” in the...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (26 February- 03 March 2024)

Economic

WTO digital tax freeze in spotlight as India, others rue lost revenue

A moratorium on taxing digitally transmitted products, from movies and music to software and industry data, faces a...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (19-25 February 2024)

Economic

Beijing warns China’s US$63 trillion financial sector: serve the real economy and enrich lives

China’s financial sector needs to focus on supporting the real economy and must refrain from “...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (12-18 February 2024)

Economic

China puts high expectations on ‘new productive forces’ in search for sustainable growth engines

In recent communications, China’s leaders and media have frequently used the phrase “new...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (05-11 February 2024)

Economic

Trump says U.S. must impose more tariffs on China, possibly over 60%

Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose tariffs on China again if he is elected in November...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor(29 January - 04 February 2024)

Economic

With China’s economic plenum still unscheduled, observers worry politics remain in command

Beijing’s reluctance to go full throttle in boosting economic growth – combined with an absence of...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (22-28 January 2024)

Economic

Asia Inc. heads to Washington as focus turns to trade, tariffs and Trump

It was the wee hours of Jan. 16 when Rieko Shimizu clicked "send" on an email to her corporate headquarters in Japan...

Global Developments and Analysis: Weekly Monitor (15-21 January 2024)

Economic

China confirms GDP rose 5.2% in 2023 on higher government spending

China's economy grew 5.2% on the year in 2023, the National Bureau of Statistics said on Jan 17, confirming an unusual...

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