International Politics & Relations

Mongolia, More than a Gold Rush

For the first time in history, the world of international finance sees Mongolia with increasing appetite. A 3M -…

Two Systems, Same Fraud

If competition is fierce, one may experiment different solutions: price and cost reduction, wider distribution, more targeted advertising. But,…

Second Child

Just not long ago, Shanghainese authorities did surprise the world in terms of innovation and progress — only this…

China Has a Better Image Worldwide, But not Everywhere

China’s image is improving on an international level. This result emerges from BBC’s annual report of the 15 most…

On Information,the Sky Has no Limit

China’s international growth is now expanding beyond its ‘goods and capitals’ facade, in order to reach –and reveal –its…

Old Liturgy for New Targets

The Plenum of the Central Committee of the Chinese Communist Party drafted the 12th five-year plan. The document will…

Singapore & Sydney: Shall We Dance?

The proposed merger between Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) and Singapore Exchange (SGX) is both understandable and questionable. The deal…

Inversed Propaganda to Fight Corruption

Despite its success in handling the most recent financial crisis, China faces progressively an even greater challenge to its…

Sea Routes and Security for China's Growth

Besides the usual controversies regarding the revaluation of yuan, additional disputes could lead to friction between the United States…

China's Oil Thirst Strengthens Ties with Middle East

China’s statistics regarding energy related necessities are full of meaning and symbolism. Surprisingly, in 2009 Saudi Arabia exported more…