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China leverages the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), BRICS, and the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) to advance its Global Development, Security, and Civilization Initiatives, emphasizing cooperation and a shared future for mankind, particularly with the Global South.

The Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) is adapting to a changing global landscape by prioritizing sustainable development, digital innovation, and cooperation with key partners like ASEAN.

Despite US-China competition and global instability, the "Asian Century" remains likely. China's continued economic growth, alongside the dynamism of other Asian economies and shared regional values, creates a strong foundation for continued Asian ascension.

In an increasingly turbulent geopolitical landscape, businesses face unprecedented challenges. This article offers 11 key strategies, from integrating geopolitical risk assessments into boardroom decisions to building resilient supply chains and fostering "business statesmanship," to help companies navigate these complexities and safeguard their future.

In Xi’s report to the 20th Party Congress in October 2022, the term “security” was cited 91 times.

Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky has appealed to the United States to play its role as a world leader by to designate Ukraine as a No-Fly Zone or restricted area for flights.

Why wind and solar power have thrived while carbon capture, utilization, and storage (CCUS) has lagged.

The thriving economic partnership between Singapore and Vietnam, highlighting Singapore's significant investments in Vietnam before, during, and after the COVID-19 pandemic.

In August 2019, Mark Carney, then Governor of Bank of England and former chair of Financial Stability Board, an international body that monitors and makes recommendations about the global financial system, called for global monetary system to replace the US dollar.

Beijing Daxing International Airport (hereinafter referred to as Daxing Airport) is located at the intersection of the southernmost part of Beijing and the Hebei Province.

This year's "Two Sessions" in China placed a strong emphasis on green development, with topics like climate change and clean energy taking center stage.

Despite holding the world's fourth-largest foreign exchange reserves, Russia narrowly avoided a historic default on its sovereign Eurobonds in March 2022 due to the unexpected freezing of nearly US$300 billion of its reserves.

Nuclear power is back on the agenda, at least in some countries.

Investors are scrutinizing the energy industry due to recent challenges including volatile oil prices, stricter environmental regulations, decreased fossil fuel demand, the rise of renewable energy, pandemic-related disruptions, and divestment from upstream projects.

Singapore and China celebrated their 30th anniversary of establishing diplomatic relations last year, though bilateral interactions could be traced back to the 1970s.

Vietnam aims to conduct and implement the Digital Transformation in institutions and the administration.

China's recent crackdowns on private businesses highlight the importance of understanding the country's unique socialist market economy where the Communist Party maintains ultimate control.

Southeast Asia faces rising risks from natural disasters and climate change, requiring an integrated approach to disaster management with appropriate interventions and cultural understanding.

China's successful COVID-19 response has allowed it to project strength and leadership on the global stage, but concerns remain about its intentions and transparency.

China expands its digital yuan beta test, moving closer to a full launch of its CBDC.

Navigating the complexities of the Belt and Road Initiative requires careful consideration of reputational, political, and cybersecurity risks associated with public-private partnerships with Chinese entities.