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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…

Beijing-Washington ties will be competition-based

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CHINA/UNITED STATES

Despite some positive short-term outcomes, the two sides’ read-outs reflect the structural nature of their competition and the limits that this places on cooperation.

Mideast countries will still value BRICS membership

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MIDDLE EAST

This is the first time since 2010 that new members have been invited to join the group, signalling growing confidence among ‘middle powers’ and their intent to establish…

India should overcome investment downturn

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INDIA

July RBI data show updated gross FDI inflows of USD71.4bn in fiscal year 2022/23 (April-March), down from USD84.8bn in 2021/22. This was the first annual fall since Prime Minister…

Politics will drive growth in trade de-dollarisation

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INTERNATIONAL

A move away from the US dollar is gaining momentum, driven by the West’s use of economic sanctions, high levels of sovereign debt and a desire to de-link monetary policy from the…

China overcapacity evidence will deepen trade clashes

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INTERNATIONAL

This year's US election is heightening tensions between China and the West over trade and jobs. Evidence of Chinese dumping is mixed: while prices for many high-growth exports…

China's global initiatives will evolve

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CHINA

The summit marked the tenth anniversary of the government’s flagship Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Beijing revised the BRI’s emphasis from large-scale infrastructure projects to…

CIS economic group will help Russia weather sanctions

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CIS

Chinese President Xi Jinping addressed the opening ceremony by video link, hailing the “irresistible” trend towards multipolarity and economic globalisation. The forum discussed…

Iran’s Chabahar contribution faces challenges

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IRAN

Iran’s efforts to implement the project are part of the country’s long-term goal of becoming a regional transit hub. The port at Chabahar and a connecting railway remain…

Russian agri-food exports to China will grow briskly

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RUSSIA

Over the past two decades, Russia has reoriented its economic centre of gravity to Asia and China in particular. At first, trade growth was built around the sale of hydrocarbons…