FDI
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Reassessing Market Commitments: Foreign Firms Exit China Amid Mounting Political and Economic Uncertainty
Foreign direct investment (FDI) was a cornerstone of China’s rapid economic ascent over the past five decades, but recent years have seen a sharp decline. While sluggish post-COVID recovery is often cited as the primary cause, equally important are the Chinese government’s assertive domestic and foreign policies. Artificially subsidized local…
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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…
Sino-Southeast Initiative 