As APEC 2023 draws near, there’s a noticeable thaw in the international political climate, particularly in the improving relations between China and Australia.
The conventional evolutionary path starts with a trade network, progresses to a production network, and culminates in a science and innovation network.
The global trading system is currently grappling with significant challenges brought about by a multitude of transformations. These include economic competition, geopolitical divisions, security concerns, and aggressive unilateral actions under the umbrella of technology.
Three events in the United States over the last few months have seemingly changed for the better the landscape of racial bias against Asians, notably Chinese.
On January 13 next year, six months hence, voters in Taiwan will cast their ballots in Taiwan’s quadrennial presidential, vice presidential, and legislative elections.
For a long time, Southeast Asia has straddled some of the busiest trade routes in the world. More than half, and by some accounts up to two-thirds or three-quarters, of the world's shipping volume goes through the South China Sea.