by China Power The world economy is shaped not just by states, but also by an assortment of influential companies. These firms are critical elements of national economic power that generate revenue, drive trade, and support research and development. In conjunction with China’s emergence as an economic superpower, several Chinese companies have climbed the ranks to [...]
Originally posted on THE MANILA TIMES / SEPTEMBER 02, 2019 Since 2002, Bank of China Manila has been working towards boosting bilateral cooperation in the economic, financial, and trade fields between China and the Philippines. From efforts like the SME Cross-Border Trade and Investment conference, where Filipino businesses were matched with Chinese investors, to the facilitation [...]
by Feng Hao, Originally Posted at China Dialogue, 30 August 2019 On a hot July day in the Inner Mongolian county of Horinger, the birds sing in the trees of a planted pine forest. Not far off, Yang Shuantao, the village secretary of Baiyantu recalls that a decade ago this land was barren. “The sky turned [...]
by Lucio Pitlo III, Originally Posted at CGTN, August 30, 2019 Economics and security issues are on the agenda of President Rodrigo Duterte's fifth visit to Beijing. The number of visits he has made thus far is indicative of the importance he attaches to the burgeoning bilateral relations. China has become the Philippines' largest trade partner [...]
Duterte's latest visit to China will look to accelerate cooperation on infrastructure As Philippine President Rodrigo Duterte embarks on his fifth visit to China, analysts expect the countries will speed up their cooperation, especially on infrastructure development. China remains a crucial source of funding for the Philippines' flagship infrastructure projects, a key component in the Southeast [...]
by Ivy Ganadillo A Hongkonger waving a British flag; students, professionals, young and old marching on the streets; hostilities breaking out at the legislative council building; harassment and riots between law enforcement officers and civilians; and canceled international flights. These, in a nutshell, are the images that tell the story of the Hong Kong Special Administrative [...]
PACS President, Dr. Rommel C. Banlaoi, has been elected to the Management Board of the World Association for Chinese Studies (WACS). The election took place at the 3rd World Conference on Chinese Studies held at Witten University located in North-Rhine Westphalia, Germany on August 24-25, 2019. During the conference, Dr. Banlaoi also served as the keynote [...]
by Lucio Blanco Pitlo III, 15 August 2019, Originally Posted at SCMP “There is a time for everything. A time to negotiate and a time to quarrel with your enemy … a time to antagonise and a time to make peace and a time to go to war.” This telling rendition of the Bible verse Ecclesiastes [...]
By Annie Boyajian, Originally Posted at Freedom House Millions of people in Hong Kong are protesting democratic deterioration and rights violations, amid increasing police brutality and other violence against them. The United States and other democracies must take strong, immediate action to stand with the people of Hong Kong in their defense of democratic values. Executive Summary [...]
Originally Posted at China Power. China has emerged as one of the world’s largest providers of development finance. Between 2000 and 2014, China extended a total of $354 billion in loans, grants, and other resources to countries across the globe. As China continues to establish itself as a major source of development finance, it is important [...]
