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By Rhod Mackenzie

During a meeting with senior officials, Chinese President Xi Jinping emphasised the importance of building the country's financial strength on a solid economic foundation, a strong currency, a central bank, financial institutions, regulators, and talent. He urged officials to pro...

By Rhod Mackenzie

China's response to Taiwan's parliamentary and presidential election results was less severe than anticipated based on previous statements by Chinese officials and media.

Prior to the vote, PRC authorities warned voters that electing Lai Qingde as president, who continues Presi...

By Shahid Hussain

The recent evolution of the BRICS bloc is a defining moment in global geopolitics. The inclusion of Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt, Iran, and Ethiopia, all of which have formally become members since January 1, 2024, marks a transformative shift, signaling a march...

The BRICS group, an international alliance originally comprised of Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa, has expanded its membership, marking a significant shift in the geopolitical landscape. The five new members inducted into the group are Saudi Arabia, Egypt, the United Arab Emirates, I...

By Kester Kenn Klomegah

From January 2024, Russia took over the baton of BRICS chairmanship dealing first with the appropriate description of BRICS (Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa), whether as an association, a group or an organization. While the geopolitics intensifies, it has beco...

By Rhod Mackenzie

China has achieved what its global competitor, the United States, has also attempted, albeit with mixed results and significant costs, and an uncertain forecast. They have successfully managed to tackle inflation, which had already been at a very low level for many years, without...