China, Japan, South Korea Hope to Restart Trilateral Summit, Possibly Next Year
The foreign ministers of China, Japan, and South Korea recently met in Busan to discuss common regional concerns, in particular security issues linked with Washington DC and Pyongyang & made a case for restarting their annual trilateral summit.
China 2024 FDI Trends – New Report from Dezan Shira & Associates
Analyzing data from 2022 and 2023, we explore the evolving trends in China’s FDI inflows. In the coming years, this shift is expected to see potentially hundreds of billions of dollars in investments flowing into China from the Middle East, more specifically, the Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) markets.
Moving Production to Inland China – An Alternative to Reshoring
China’s vast inland region offers a compelling alternative to third country reshoring for companies seeking lower production costs.
Xi-Biden Meeting: “Productive” Talks Lead to Increased Cooperation in Key Areas
The first in-person meeting between the two heads of state in a year led to commitments to increase cooperation on climate, AI, counternarcotics, and military affairs.
The 2023 Xi-Biden Meeting: A Summary of the Discussions and Future Trends
The high-profile meeting between China’s President Xi Jinping and US President Joe Biden in underway. This Op-ed article from Chris Devonshire-Ellis discusses the underlying issues at stake.
China 2023 October Economic Roundup: Retail Sales and Factory Output Exceed Expectations
We break down key data points in the China October economic roundup released by the National Bureau of Statistics. The Chinese economy appears to have ‘bottomed out’ with several indicators outperforming growth expectations. Despite a contraction in export and investment data, there’s a silver lining in consumption and services.
China’s Outbound Investment: Recent Developments, Opportunities, and Challenges
China’s outbound investment has been on the rise in recent years, facing both opportunities and challenges. A measured approach is key to their success in the future.
The China Project Media Company Announces Closure
The China Project, a renowned English-language publication focused on China, has announced its closure, citing funding challenges as the primary reason for the decision.