Russia and China lead the “other world”: new countries in the anti-NATO front
BRICS group expands to include six new states. From the dream of a single currency to counter the dollar to
Elizabeth Smith
29 October 2023
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Why China is building in Africa, and which assets and states it is investing most in
China continues its economic expansion in Africa, targeting the bulk of its investment in these strategic states and assets.
Elizabeth Smith
18 October 2023
How trade will change with the Middle Corridor between Europe and China
The Middle Corridor, the shortest logistics corridor between China and Europe, could replace the northern route through Putin’s Russia
Elizabeth Smith
14 October 2023
How Chinese banks ‘eat’ Russia: Yuan loans quadrupled since the beginning of the war
U.S. and EU sanctions on Russia and the “flight” of Western institutions from Moscow have given way to “financial colonization”
Elizabeth Smith
2 October 2023
Here’s how Russia and China gas themselves with LNG in the Arctic
Gazprom delivered the first LNG cargo to China via the Northern Sea Route. But are Russian goals in the Arctic
Elizabeth Smith
29 September 2023
This is how China throttles Africa: all about the BRI “debt trap”
An analysis by Foreign Affairs goes into the merits of what analysts call the “debt trap” that African countries have
Elizabeth Smith
27 September 2023
Why China puts the global economy at risk: the specter of a new Lehman Brothers
China Evergrande’s insolvency casts an ominous shadow over the world economy as multiple financial problems in China threaten global stability.
Elizabeth Smith
10 September 2023
China bans the Internet for under-18s: they will no longer be able to surf at night
The Chinese government has announced the introduction of strict new regulations to limit minors’ access to the internet.
Elizabeth Smith
2 September 2023
China’s economy is slowing down: can India substitute the Dragon in international trade?
India will replace China as the pole of attraction for foreign investment and global exports, due to Xi Jinping’s political
Elizabeth Smith
26 August 2023
All the plans of Australia and Korea to challenge China on metals
China could use its dominance over lithium, cobalt and rare earths as a geopolitical weapon. Will Australia save us from
Elizabeth Smith
18 August 2023
