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Countries will have to work together on the BRI to handle challenges. (SPH)
Economy

Why the BRI needs the USA

By Gu Qingyang 30 Sep 2019
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.
Now, it’s China’s turn to counterattack, this time against America’s economic assault. (iStock)
Economy

Trade war: China must take the bull by its horns

By Zheng Yongnian 24 Sep 2019
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?
Erroneous assumptions of others’ pursuits and exaggeration of the good they have accomplished are common phenomena in international relations. (iStock)
Economy

Thermostats, Christmas cards, and the trade war

By Chen Kang 24 Sep 2019
What do thermostats and Christmas cards have in common with the ongoing China-US trade war?
Bringing the BRI to the world. (SPH)
Economy

Why the world needs the BRI

By Gu Qingyang 24 Sep 2019
In this first part of a series on the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) by Professor Gu Qingyang of the Lee Kuan Yew School of Public Policy (LKYSPP), he lays out the context of the BRI and its role in global development.
Raffles City Chongqing. The China-Singapore (Chongqing) Demonstration Initiative on Strategic Connectivity will facilitate joint ventures between companies in Singapore and China. (Capitaland)
Economy

Trade war? There are always business opportunities to be found

By Roland Ng 24 Sep 2019
The editorial team from the Singapore Chinese Chamber of Commerce and Industry (SCCCI) interviewed its president and veteran entrepreneur Roland Ng on business opportunities in a growing Chinese market. Mr Ng is the CEO and managing director of homegrown crane rental company Tat Hong.
The Hong Kong–Zhuhai–Macau Bridge, a key infrastructure in the Greater Bay Area project. (Reuters)
Economy

Greater Bay Area: Ambitions, realities and the position of Hong Kong

By Han Yong Hong 24 Sep 2019
The Greater Bay Area includes a total of 11 cities along the Lingding Channel of the Pearl River Delta. Hong Kong is one of them and occupied the lead role in this grand plan. Hong Kong is in unrest. Will Shenzhen replace Hong Kong?