Compiled By Chris Devonshire-Ellis Analysis & Opinion Insights from AmCham South China’s Latest Survey on 2022 Business Outlook (China Briefing) ‘Belt and Road’ for a ‘Better World’? China-US Relations and 50 years of the Shanghai Communiqué (Modern Diplomacy) EU takes on China’s Belt and Road (Straits Times) Room for Global Gateway-BRI Cooperation ‘Not Limited’ (Manila[…..]
New JV will smooth over transit rail/maritime cargo between Europe and Asia via the Trans-Caspian International Transport Route, while avoiding Russian transit to EU Legal and diplomatic work is underway to establish a joint venture through the railway administrations of Azerbaijan, Georgia, and Kazakhstan, Batyr Kotyrev, the Chief engineer of the Kazakhstan Temir Zholy (Kazakhstan Railways)[…..]
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi on Russia relations, Ukraine, Humanitarian Aid, Taiwan, China-EU relations, China-Central Asia relations, sanctions, differing views of democracy, and European security. China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi has been busy with statements concerning the Ukraine conflict and China’s position in the extent of its support for Russia. These are important as they[…..]
The Southern, Caspian Seaports Are Set For A Development Boom by Chris Devonshire-Ellis A growing awareness of sanctions spill-over is mounting followings sanctions on Russia and the impact of this on Chinese and Asian goods transiting the country to destinations in the European Union. In fact, the issue can be broken down into three parts:[…..]
Analysis & Opinion China’s Diplomacy Budget Grows While Trade Deal Outlook Narrows (South China Morning Post) China Cuts 2022 GDP Growth Target (Reuters) China Invites The United States To Join The Belt & Road Initiative (Silk Road Briefing) The Belt And Road: Bigger Than Infrastructure (China Observers) China To Promote High Quality Belt And Road[…..]
Two China-backed banks have halted business with Russia over the war in Ukraine.
Beijing wants to combine Build Back Better World with the BRI, offer comes following 50th anniversary of Nixon’s visit to China and the signing of the ‘Shanghai Communique.’ Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi has stated that China is willing to work with the United States on a G-7-led global infrastructure plan and welcomes Washington to join its[…..]
By Naina Bhardwaj, India Briefing Exploring India’s trade and export opportunities via Iran and the International North-South Transportation Corridor The International North South Transport Corridor (INSTC) connects India with Central Asia, Russia, and has the potential to expand up to Baltic, Nordic, and Arctic region, increasing the scope of trade multifold. It also has the[…..]
By Chris Devonshire-Ellis Trade and investment growing at annual rates of 30% plus China has actively been promoting investments and trade in Latin America. Last year, the Chinese Government arranged a series of ‘Latin America training’ sessions for Chinese businesses, examining the business environment, industrial characteristics and relevant investment policies in the region. It subsequently[…..]
India’s India Ports Global has met with the Islamic Republic of Iran Shipping Lines (IRISL) to discuss common strategic goals on the development of the International North-South Transportation Corridor (INSTC).