In this two-part article, we explore China’s progress from a poor, underdeveloped country to an economic superpower, with a major impact on world affairs. How has this been possible? What does it mean for the rest of the world?
Economy
Economy
Economy
The Kra canal project has been proposed and put on hold many times over the past three centuries. The latest effort comes in conjunction with China's Belt and Road Initiative, and has drawn both support and scepticism from within and outside Thailand. ISEAS - Yusof Ishak Institute senior fellow Ian Storey examines three potential game changers for the project.
Economy
Singapore Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Heng Swee Keat and China Vice Premier Han Zheng will co-chair the 15th Joint Council for Bilateral Cooperation meeting on 15 October in Chongqing. DPM Heng wrote this article for ThinkChina on the eve of his departure for China, sharing Singapore's goals and hopes for our bilateral relationship and collaboration with China.
Economy
There are numerous obstacles to overcome but China needs to get global private investors to come onboard its massive BRI projects. Professor Gu Qingyang opines on China's possible approach and strategy in this third part of his series on the BRI.
Economy
China’s dominance on the global stage continues to grow. It could just become another “sun” in a solar system that has revolved around the US in the post-war era. But can two “suns” coexist? And what will happen to the other planets around them? This two-part essay is adapted from Prof Tan Kong Yam’s recent speeches in China and the US.
Economy
China’s dominance on the global stage continues to grow. It could just become another “sun” in a solar system that has revolved around the US in the post-war era. But can two “suns” coexist? And what will happen to the other planets around them? This two-part essay is adapted from Prof Tan Kong Yam’s recent speeches in China and the US.
Economy
In the second part of his series on the BRI, Professor Gu Qingyang explains why the US should consider working with China on the BRI.
Economy
Now, it’s China’s turn to counterattack against America’s economic assault. Clearly, the US wants to delay or contain China’s development. The future state of affairs largely depends on China’s response. How can China respond, and how will the US react?
