Other Briefings
China’s Infrastructure Dominance: Still a Step Ahead in Asian Manufacturing
China’s long-term investment in transport, energy, industrial, and digital infrastructure continues to support manufacturing at scale. As Asian manufacturing diversifies, China’s infrastructure depth remains a structural strength compared to emerging alternatives.
China-UK Relations Turn New Page with Raft of Deals Following Starmer Visit
Agreements reached during the Prime Minister’s visit to China are modest, but the trip marks a pivotal moment in warming UK-China ties.
China’s Import-Export in 2025: Full-Year Data, Trends, and 2026 Outlook
China’s trade performance in 2025 highlighted a widening surplus, resilient exports, and a gradual recovery in imports led by industrial inputs. The data points to a structural shift toward higher-value trade and greater reliance on private-sector exporters.
China’s Industries to Watch in 2026
China’s 15th Five‑Year Plan signals a structural transformation rather than a short‑term recovery, reshaping the industrial landscape from 2026 onward. Businesses must reassess China strategies through the lens of competitiveness, security, and policy alignment.
China’s FDI in 2025: A Year of Recalibration
China’s 2025 FDI performance reveals a clear divergence between capital inflows and market entry activity. While utilized FDI declined, services, manufacturing upgrading, and high‑tech industries continued to attract sustained foreign interest.
China and Canada Ease Tensions with Signing of Preliminary Trade Deal
China and Canada have reached a preliminary trade roadmap aimed at easing years of tensions. The China-Canada trade deal adjusts tariffs on EVs and agricultural goods while reopening dialogue on broader economic cooperation.
Trump 2.0 at One Year: What US–China Relations Could Look Like in 2026
After a year of upheaval, China and the US have settled into an uneasy but enduring truce. However, unresolved political, regulatory, and security tensions continue to shape the outlook for the year ahead.
China’s Economy in 2025: GDP Reaches 5.0% Growth Despite Challenges
China’s Economy in 2025 achieved its official growth target, underscoring macro‑level stability despite persistent demand‑side pressures. At the same time, sector‑level performance points to an economy still in the midst of structural adjustment.
