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How worried should we be about the pneumonia outbreak in China?
C Raina MacIntyre, UNSW Sydney; Ashley Quigley, UNSW Sydney; Haley Stone, UNSW Sydney, and Rebecca Dawson, UNSW Sydney…
AI: The World Is Finally Starting To Regulate Artificial Intelligence – What To Expect From US, EU And China’s New Laws
Have a nice day Photo / Shutterstock Alina Patelli, Aston University Most mainstream applications of artificial intelligence (AI)…
Is China’s Economy Facing Japanification?
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. As China’s economy sputters, investors are asking…
Deflation In China: The Spillover Effects For Global Markets
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. What’s the impact of China’s…
India And Vietnam Are Partnering With The US To Counter China − Even As Biden Claims That’s Not His Goal
United States and Chinese flags are set up before a July 8, 2023, meeting between officials of the…
Resource Realism: The Geopolitics Of Critical Mineral Supply Chains
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Executive summary Introduction Competition between…
The Global Economy In 2075: Growth Slows As Asia Rises
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible The world’s fastest years of…
Settle Into 10 Of The Most Beautiful Libraries On Earth
Designers, it seems, have figured out one way to get people to read more: Make libraries more beautiful.…
How China Can Avoid an Economic Spiral
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. China’s economy faces challenges in…
As BRICS Cooperation Accelerates, Is It Time For The US To Develop A BRICS Policy?
BRICS foreign ministers meet in Cape Town, South Africa, in June 2023. Jaco Marais/Die Burger/Gallo Images via Getty…
An Expanded BRICS Could Reset World Politics But Picking New Members Isn’t Straightforward
President Cyril Ramaphosa will host the 15th BRICS Summit in Johannesburg. Government Communication and Information System Bhaso Ndzendze,…
The Trinity Of Global Power Unfolding The New World Order
In an ever-changing geopolitical landscape, one question endures: “Who runs the world?” Historically, the answer to this question…
AI Investment Forecast To Approach $200 Billion Globally By 2025
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Innovations in electricity and personal…
International Community Must Urgently Confront New Reality of Generative, Artificial Intelligence, Speakers Stress as Security Council Debates Risks, Rewards
Secretary-General Points to Potentially ‘Defining Moment for Hate Speech, Disinformation’, as Delegates Call for Ethical, Responsible Governance Framework…
Rewiring The Supply Chain For Electric Vehicle Batteries
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. As the U.S. looks to…
The Rise of the East, The West’s Eclipse. A Dance as Old as Time.
The narrative of a world order undergoing seismic shifts is echoing loudly across the globe. Headlines are dominated…
Interdependence and Rivalry: The Critical Economic Dependency between the US and Chinese Economies
The economic relationship between the United States and China has evolved into a complex web of interdependence and…
Why Has Youth Unemployment Risen So Much In China?
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. Even as China’s economy has…
Can Europe Beat China And The US In Quantum Computing?
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. As funding pours into quantum…
For Signs Of Economic Growth In Asia, Look North
We would like to thank our generous sponsors for making this article possible. The reopening of China and…
Globalisation is leading to permanent war. Here’s what we should do instead
Instead of peace through trade, we’re seeing increasing conflict. But states could still work together yet. einfeld’ is…
The Communist Party claims to have brought prosperity and equality to China. Here’s the real impact of its rule
The Chinese Communist Party (CCP) is in full swing for the 100th anniversary of its founding this week,…
Eurasia Group Publishes Top Risks For 2021
As we begin 2021, the United States is the most powerful, politically divided, and economically unequal of the…
Air Pollution Drives Food Delivery Consumption And Plastic Waste
When the air outside is bad, office workers are more likely to order food delivery than go out…
How China’s Plastics Ban Threw Global Recycling Into Disarray
China’s ban on plastic waste imports exposes a global vulnerability that nations must quickly address. Swissquote and The…
This ‘Self-Sufficient’ Chinese City Is Being Built With Future Pandemics In Mind
A new city near Beijing featuring wooden apartment blocks, rooftop farms and renewable energy is being designed with…
The Biggest Economies In The World
These are the countries with the highest global GDP according to the International Monetary Fund. China is the…
What Awaits The Future Of Hong Kong
With a security law keeping it on a tight leash, what’s the future of Hong Kong? Amid the…
One Year After The Hong Kong Protests – What Now?
A year since the Hong Kong protests began, what has changed and what lies ahead? On June 09,…
Explainer: China’s National Security Law For Hong Kong And Why It Matters
Here’s how China’s national security bill law for Hong Kong can affect the financial hub. It hasn’t been…
These Are The World’s Top Military Spenders
What would happen if instead the military budget was used to finance our healthcare system? Economic rivals U.S.…
The Mysterious Disappearance Of The First SARS Virus, And Why We Need A Vaccine For The Current One But Didn’t For The Other
Some people question why the current coronavirus has brought the world to standstill while a previous deadly coronavirus,…
Coronavirus: We Need To Start Preparing For The Next Viral Outbreak Now
The coronavirus outbreak is officially a crisis – let’s not waste it. Undeniably, the international community is taking…
Coronavirus: Are We Heading For A Global Recession?
If the deaths caused by the recent COVID-19 outbreak aren’t already enough, there are escalating fears that this…
Coronavirus: The Blow To The Chinese Economy Could Be Felt For Years
Investors are still being fairly complacent about the novel coronavirus. After the number of new daily cases suddenly…
As China Suffers From Coronavirus, Some Wonder: Is It Really That Serious?
The coronavirus outbreak continues to worsen in China. The Chinese government has announced even stricter measures to stop…
Wuhan, The Coronavirus And The World: Thinking Beyond Isolation
Public fear seems inevitable given the alarming updates on the coronavirus outbreak, and isolation — in the forms…
What The Latest Coronavirus Tells Us About Emerging New Infections
Viruses are quick studies. They’re prolific at adapting to new environments and infecting new hosts. As a result…
Should We Be Worried About The New Wuhan Coronavirus?
The World Health Organisation has postponed its decision about whether to classify the new Wuhan coronavirus as a…
Pollution Kills 8.3 Million People Annually – These 10 Countries Are The Most Affected
Pollution killed 8.3 million in 2017, making it the number one environmental cause of premature death in the…
The Largest Military Forces In The World
China boasts the largest military in the world in terms of available active military manpower, Global Firepower reports.…
Hong Kong Protesters Shouldn’t Pin Hopes On Outsiders To Solve Their Impasse With Beijing
The decision by the US House of Representatives to pass legislation tightening up the scrutiny of Hong Kong’s…
Hong Kong Protests And Brexit Could Both End Up Benefiting Financial Elites
Protests in Hong Kong have captured the world’s attention in recent weeks, with demonstrators closing streets and the…
Hong Kong Is One Of The Most Unequal Cities In The World. So Why Aren’t The Protesters Angry At The Rich And Powerful?
There have been many explanations for the turmoil in Hong Kong, with protests still ongoing. However, the powerful…
The History Of The People’s Republic Of China – Through 70 Years Of Mass Parades
Traditionally in China, 70 is an auspicious number. A person who reaches 70 is considered “rare and precious”…
Like ‘Shooting Water’: Why The Hong Kong Government Must Accept That Compromise Is The Only Way Forward
The Hong Kong protest movement is not deescalating – nor will it. Having battled for 12 weeks, this…
Tech Is Fueling The Hong Kong Movement. Here’s How, And Why It’s A Huge Step For Freedom
Over the past two months, Hong Kong has roared into global headlines. Its seven million citizens have increasingly…
‘We Die Together’: Hong Kong Protests Are Being Driven By A Fearless Young Generation
As the protests in Hong Kong continue, it’s not uncommon to see teenagers dressed in full battle gear.…
Beijing Is Moving To Stamp Out The Hong Kong Protests – But It May Have Already Lost The City For Good
Since the start of mass demonstrations in Hong Kong in early June, there has been a significant escalation…
Hong Kong Protests: History Lessons For Beijing From British Colonial Era Uprising
Beijing has made no secret that it is weighing up the option of using force – either through…