News Analysis China is a nation of thrifty savers rather than prosperous consumers. Chinese people have yet to spend freely and enjoy the fruits of their hard work in line with their peers in other emerging market economies. Low consumer spending has left
News Analysis A series of investigations involving senior Chinese military officials may set back Chinese Communist Party (CCP) leader Xi Jinping’s plan to invade Taiwan before 2027, according to experts. At a press briefing on Nov. 28, the CCP’s defense
Reported instances of forced labour and exploitation—when people are coerced, threatened, or deceived into working against their will—have jumped by over 140 percent since 2018-19, the Australian Federal Police (AFP) say. The AFP blames this surge on criminal
Taiwan President Lai Ching-te arrived in Hawaii on Nov. 30, his first foreign visit since being elected, to promote “values-based diplomacy,” reiterating Taiwan’s commitment to peace amid China’s growing aggression in the region. “Peace is priceless and