China Retains Position As Ukraine’s Top Trade & Potential Investment Partner
By Chris Devonshire-Ellis China has retained its status as Ukraine’s top foreign trade partner in January-February, with combined bilateral trade of US$2.3 billion, or averaging just over US$1 billion a month. China is followed by Poland at 1.95 billion and the remaining significant players are Turkiye and Romania. However, Ukraine is a declining market – […]
Silicon Valley Bank Collapse – Impact on Chinese Companies and Economy
The Silicon Valley Bank collapse will not severely impact Chinese companies, but cuts off an important source of funding for start-ups.
Belt And Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #124
Tuesday, March 14, 2023 Compiled by Chris Devonshire-Ellis Capital and trade investments continue to be drivers in Central Asia and the Middle East, while the emergence of new potential regional blocs is gaining significant academic traction. The China-Mongolia-Russia axis is discussed, as is a ‘tri-polarity’ involving India as the ‘middle-man’ between East and […]
US Lifts COVID-19 Restrictions on Travelers from China
As the US lifts COVID restrictions on inbound travelers from China and its administrative areas, we look at the impact of the policy shift on the relationship between the two countries.
2023 AmCham China Business Climate Survey – Insights and Analysis
We look at the findings of AmCham’s latest business climate report and discuss the challenges currently facing foreign companies in China
Belt And Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #123
Tuesday, March 7, 2023 Compiled by Chris Devonshire-Ellis INSTC infrastructure projects continue to be completed, as pressures to better integrate Euro-China-Asia trade routes intensify – with much of the work required being in properly connecting Iran. Chinese, Indian, and Middle Eastern investors continue to raise finance and capitalize on industries in Russia […]
What to Expect from China’s 2023 Two Sessions and Government Work Report
With the 2023 Two Sessions starting this weekend, we discuss possible outcomes for the economy, industry, regional policy, and foreign investment.
Belt And Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #122
Tuesday, February 28, 2023 Compiled by Chris Devonshire-Ellis Eurasia has been the focus for both China and Russia this past week with significant developments throughout the Eurasian landmass. The Belarus President is in Beijing at this moment discussing Eurasian logistics capabilities from Eastern Europe to Asia, while comments from Roscongress outline the developing […]










