Author: Economy World

The death of Pope Francis is more than a powerful distraction from the routine chaos of the Trump administration in the United States – it is a reminder to the … Read More

Since the US began rolling out multiple rounds of tariffs on Chinese goods earlier this month, Beijing has urged exporters to pivot to the domestic market. But for Li, a … Read More

China’s smart vehicles with sophisticated in-car entertainment – from huge video screens to advanced stereo – are sure-fire hits in Russia, where drivers and passengers are increasingly embracing digital technology, … Read More

Houthi rebels in Yemen have shot down seven US Reaper drones in less than six weeks, a loss of aircraft worth more than US$200 million in what is becoming the … Read More

We have selected seven stories from this week’s news across Hong Kong, mainland China, the wider Asia region and beyond that resonated with our readers and shed light on topical … Read More

The US will demand that Russia accept Ukraine’s right to develop its own, adequately equipped, army and defence industry as part of a peace agreement, according to people familiar with … Read More

Having lived and worked in Africa for 15 years, I have seen the enormous investments China has made in the continent, and the misunderstandings, tensions and criticism that have followed. … Read More

China-backed actors “stand out” in threatening America’s energy infrastructure and could disrupt the country’s power networks in the event of a geopolitical crisis, a cybersecurity expert told the US Congress … Read More