As the second-largest economy and a permanent member of the United Nations Security Council, China's foreign policy draws much global attention. And the ongoing "two sessions" provide a window. Observers in many countries said that with an independent foreign policy of peace and a mutually benef...
And although it is impossible to know how much mainland money flows into Southeast Asia, it is certainly more than the US$2 billion for 2002 cited in official Chinese statistics. Growing Chinese investment in ASEAN has important implications, two of which are briefly canvassed: the effect of ...
Peter J. Klein, chief investment officer and founder of Aline Wealth, mentions some concerns to keep in mind, including the lack ofliquidity. "By nature, alternative investments lack liquidity, meaning that an investor's funds may be locked away for an extended period, roughly between five to ...
Are you contributing to your 401(k) account at work? Make sure you're getting the most out of your investment! Ramsey Solutions Retirement What Is Asset Allocation? 7 min read Wondering what asset allocation has to do with reaching your investment goals? How about everything! Let’s dive ...
Can I invest in assets that track China consumer spending? 我可以投资追踪中国消费者支出的资产吗? Cautious investors can gain exposure to growth without actually investing in Chinese shares, though this used to be much easier. In the days of double-digit growth fuelled by fixed asset investment,...
Running a convenience store by an already paved road in Brasil Novo city, 38-year-old Giziany Fernandes Pereira has been enjoying public benefits brought by the project. "It's much more comfortable now as you don't get your feet dirty as soon as you leave the house. Sales increased at...
Much of the media focus has been on the size of the financial assistance. The sum of RMB360 billion (US$51 billion) over three years is substantial – up to a contextual extent. China’s official current account surplus was US$253 billion in 2023, and there is good reason to belie...
change is often slow, taking two to three years from proposing an idea to making a decision and finally implementing it. However, after understanding the user's needs, we can quickly respond and make decisions, which is a significant advantage for us, both in and outside China,” said Lan...
Others would likely step in to service the market if the Chinese suddenly decided to call in all the federal government's obligations and this isn't possible because of the maturities of debt securities. This includes the Federal Reserve which already owns six times as much debt as China.94 ...
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