14 Jul 2020
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Chinese investment is increasingly unwelcome in much of the West.
But Chinese cash is certainly welcome in Iran (NYT):
“Iran and China have quietly drafted a sweeping economic and security partnership that would clear the way for billions of dollars of Chinese investments in energy and other ...
April 26, 2024
China's pork production has peaked. That's according to the 10-year agriculture outlook report, released last weekend at an annual two-day event featuring presentations by analysts at the ag ministry (MARA) and Chinese Academy of Agriculture Sciences (CAAS). The report projects… Read More »
April 26, 2024
China's top leaders are turning their attention to boosting growth in underdeveloped regions. On Wednesday, Premier Li Qiang paid a visit to Guizhou province, visiting rural areas that were among the last nine counties to be lifted out of extreme… Read More »
April 25, 2024
China aims to reduce carbon emissions intensity by 3.9% in 2024. The target, announced by the State Council on Tuesday, is the first annual goal for carbon emissions intensity made during the 14th Five-Year Plan (FYP) period (2021-2025). Some context:… Read More »