New Papers & Columns
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BRICS after New Delhi: From grand ambitions to practical cooperationThe 2026 BRICS Summit in New Delhi was about more than diplomatic symbolism. With Chinese President Xi Jinping making his first visit to India since 2019 and meeting Prime Minister Narendra Modi, the… 更多
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China’s unemployment rate is 5%—So why have unemployment benefit recipients more than doubled?China’s headline unemployment rate has remained broadly stable in recent years. Other indicators, however, point to growing pressure in the labour market. 更多
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From Scale and Speed to Trust and Localisation: How Chinese Firms Can Succeed in Southeast AsiaFor many Chinese companies, Southeast Asia is no longer just a nearby export market; it's the testing ground for global expansion. As growth slows at home and geopolitical risks rise abroad, Chinese f… 更多
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Why China’s young workers relate to Nolan’s The Odyssey—with no destinationThis summer, Christopher Nolan’s film The Odyssey, the latest retelling of Homer’s Ancient Greek epic, will premiere worldwide. On the IMAX screen, Odysseus struggles through storms on the Aegean, his… 更多
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China's H1 economic data: The puzzle behind China's 5% growthChina's latest economic data presents a striking paradox. While industrial output and high-tech manufacturing continue to post solid gains, consumption remains subdued, investment has weakened, and ne… 更多
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Why does China win Olympic Medals, but miss out on the World Cup?The 2026 FIFA World Cup final is just around the corner. The tournament's expansion from 32 to 48 teams this year offered more qualification opportunities than ever before, including for Asian teams.… 更多
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As ESG retreats and heatwaves ravage Europe, companies are talking about extreme weather more than everEurope’s latest heat wave is not simply a weather story. It is a story of human loss and mounting economic cost. 更多
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The Business of Football: How China Shapes the World Cup Without Taking the FieldAs the FIFA World Cup 2026 continues across the United States, Canada, and Mexico, global attention has once again turned to the business side of football. Although China has not qualified for the FIF… 更多
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Trusting machines: Who holds power in the age of AI?On May 25, 2026, the Vatican released Magnifica Humanitas (“The Magnificence of Humanity”), the first encyclical of Pope Leo XIV. Focusing on human dignity in the age of artificial intelligence, the d… 更多
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The World Cup Paradox: How China can win global influence without winning on the pitchAs the 2026 FIFA World Cup—hosted across the United States, Canada, and Mexico—approaches, global attention is once again turning to the intersection of sport, economics, and geopolitics. Beyond the e… 更多