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China will keep treating private firms with disfavour

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CHINA

The NPC Standing Committee that same week expanded the State Secrets Law. Information clampdowns denting business confidence undermine efforts to boost the private sector and…

Afghan Taliban will be flexible on foreign jihadists

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AFGHANISTAN

However, at the end of the month, US President Joe Biden made comments suggesting that the Taliban are helping to drive al-Qaida out of Afghanistan. Moreover, the UN Assistance…

Divergent rules raise sanctions compliance risks

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INTERNATIONAL

Although alignment in Western states' sanctions has increased over time, important differences remain. A major challenge concerns hidden ownership of companies left off sanctions…

Mozambique’s president faces uncertain future

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MOZAMBIQUE

The ruling Frelimo party has managed to orchestrate a constitutional reform process despite opposition disquiet, but the responsible commission has explicitly excluded changing…

Mozambique poll controversies may produce volatility

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MOZAMBIQUE

The vote was seen as a test for the ruling Frelimo party, whose popularity has suffered greatly amid mounting economic and political difficulties. However, the contest devolved…

Efforts to recover Libyan assets will face challenges

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LIBYA

With an estimated USD100bn at stake, the Libyan Asset Recovery and Management Office (LARMO) was established in 2017 and is the sole official entity established to deal with this…

China and South Korea will disengage as ties sour

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CHINA/SOUTH KOREA

Seoul in June accused China’s ambassador of violating diplomatic protocols and interfering in South Korea's internal affairs. Later that month, Seoul cleared the way for full…