Other Briefings
Wallis Simpsons’ Lotus Year in Shanghai with My Aunt Birdie
A 99-Year-Old, 1924 Chinese New Year Tale of Intrigue and Scandal By Chris Devonshire-Ellis My Aunt Birdie, to me at least growing up, was always old. Never considered a looker, she was tall, wore ‘sensible’ shoes, warm winter stockings no matter what the weather, and had a rather large bulbous nose. Hair, worn in curls, […]
China to Resume Pilot Outbound Tours to Selected Countries
As China will resume outbound pilot tours in early February, there is hope for an immediate rebound in the tourism industry outlook for 2023.
China Records Steady FDI Growth in 2022
Foreign direct investment in China grew at a slowed but steady pace in 2022. We look at the latest FDI data and discuss the factors that could drive investment in 2023.
China’s GDP Grew by 3 percent in 2022, Population Declined 0.85 Million
China’s gross domestic product (GDP) reached RMB 12,1020.7 billion in 2022, up three percent year on year, according to data released by the National Bureau of Statistics on January 17, 2023.
Belt And Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #116
Tuesday, January 17, 2023 Compiled by Chris Devonshire-Ellis There’s activity worldwide along the Belt & Road Initiative as China takes admin steps to make import-export easier and cements its connections in Central Asia. Turkiye has announced record Central Asian trade, while Kyrgyzstan’s trade with the Eurasian Economic Union grew by 32% in 2022. […]
5 Key Industries to Watch in China in 2023
We discuss five key Chinese industries with the potential for rapid growth in 2023
China Cancels Foreign Trade Operator Registration, Simplifying Import and Export Procedures
China has canceled registration requirements for import and export operators, which will help to facilitate China foreign trade in 2023.
China and Afghanistan: Bilateral Trade Relationship and Future Outlook (Updated)
Businesses should keep an eye on developments in the region to mitigate the risks caused by geopolitical complexities.
