Business
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ACFTA at a Crossroads: Balancing Growth and Dependency in ASEAN-China Trade Relations
The strategic partnership between the United States and ASEAN has never fully recovered from the shock of the Trump administration’s 2016 turn away from multilateralism, erratic diplomacy, and rising protectionism. Years of unpredictable US policy have eroded trust, leaving ASEAN leaders doubtful about Washington’s long-term reliability. Into this vacuum steps…
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Recalibrating Economic Security: Canada’s Evolving Investment Screening Strategy Amidst Rising Concerns Over China
As security concerns increasingly influence economic policymaking, the rise of investment screening measures is one way this shift is taking shape. While the United States and Europe have already implemented such measures extensively, Canada is still charting its course in response to potential risks posed by Chinese foreign direct investment…
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Beyond Electric: China’s Strategic Pivot to Autonomous Driving Technology
China stands at the forefront of autonomous vehicle innovation, propelled by fierce market competition and supportive regulations that encourage rapid technological advancement. As electric vehicles (EVs) have become ubiquitous in cities like Guangzhou, Chinese automakers are now pivoting toward autonomous driving technology as their primary competitive differentiator, potentially transforming not…
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How China’s EV makers left incumbent automakers in the dust: A story of specialization
In the rapidly evolving landscape of global automotive manufacturing, China’s electric vehicle (EV) sector has emerged as a testament to the power of specialized industrial organization. While traditional automakers in Germany and Japan struggle with declining market share, Chinese EV manufacturers have achieved remarkable success through a model of focused…
