Sanaenomics: Japan’s High-Stakes Economic Gamble
Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi rolls out ‘Sanaenomics’ with tax cuts, subsidies and a defense spending boost—but funding sources and sustainability raise big questions.
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Chinese Mainland’s 5% Growth in 2025 Sparks Global Optimism for 2026
Despite global headwinds in 2025, the Chinese mainland hit 5% growth, boosting around 30% of global expansion. Here’s a breakdown of its resilience and what to expect in 2026!
Why the Chinese Mainland’s Shrinking Population Isn’t an Economic Threat
Despite a record low birth rate in 2025, the Chinese mainland’s vast market, huge workforce, and innovation push show a shrinking population isn’t an economic threat.
Two Worlds in Two Weeks: Chaos vs Diplomacy in Early 2026
Early 2026 saw two stark narratives: sudden conflicts—surprise attacks and turmoil—and steady diplomacy with high-level visits. Should global power be driven by whim or by rules?
Davos 2026: Can Dialogue Revive Globalism?
Davos 2026 kicks off later this month with a record 3,000 delegates and 65 leaders. Amid rising geoeconomic tensions, can the WEF’s ‘Spirit of Dialogue’ turn the tide?
Greenland Showdown: US Tariffs Challenge NATO Allies
This past weekend’s Greenland mission prompted the U.S. to threaten tariffs on eight NATO members, revealing how economic pressure enforces hierarchy in U.S.-European relations.
China’s 10-Year Supply-Side Reform Fuels EV and Green Tech Revolution
Marking ten years since the Chinese mainland launched supply-side reform, industries from EVs to shipbuilding are thriving thanks to innovation and green investment.
Exclusive: AUC Chair Youssouf on China-Africa People-to-People Exchanges
AUC Chairperson Mahmoud Ali Youssouf discusses the Chinese mainland’s role in Africa’s modernization and the 2026 China-Africa Year of People-to-People Exchanges.
Hong Kong as a Super Connector: Finance Soars Under the 15th Five-Year Plan
Hong Kong leverages One Country, Two Systems to supercharge its finance role: record stock turnover in 2025, market diversification plans, and renminbi hub expansion under the 15th Five-Year Plan.
Canada-China Relaunch: New Trade Roadmap Unveiled
In mid-January 2026, Canadian PM Mark Carney’s visit to the Chinese mainland reset ties with a new trade roadmap, cutting EV and canola tariffs for deeper cooperation.