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Why The U.S.-Saudi Deal Cannot and Will not Displace China?

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May 19, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Iranian Rail Electrification Signals Beijing’s Lower Priority for the Zangezur Corridor

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Xi Jinping Emphasizes Correct Governance Performance for Sustainable Development

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The Making of a Shared Future

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Spring Festival Travel Boom

Strengthening China’s Bonds with BRI Partner Countries

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China Strengthens Business Ties with Belt and Road Countries in 2025

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A Chinese Marxist Perspective on Tech & Green Futures

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Hainan's Strategic Rise as a Global Trade Hub

China’s Island Province Advances Free Trade ambitions to Boost Regional and Global Connectivity

Dec 19, 2025 • Horng Vothana

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Island-wide customs reform deepens global trade links

Dec 19, 2025 • Horng Vothana

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Strategic Investments Drive Regional Growth

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Central Asia Gains from Caucasus Peace Deal

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Aug 19, 2025 • SAO SODANIN (SODA)

China Corrects Trump Choices

Initiated at Trump’s request, the 90 minute call focused primarily on trade issues. Xi urged the U.S. to acknowledge progress and remove negative…

Jun 6, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Navigating Global Economic Turbulence

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Apr 22, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

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Mar 22, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Belt and Road update

Episode 8 covers Cambodia's Techo Funan Canal & China's involvement & investment attitude as well as an update on risks to the Belt & Road in West Asia…

Dec 19, 2024 • Dr. Digby James Wren

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5G-Advanced: The Backbone of the AI Revolution

The convergence of artificial intelligence (AI) and 5G-Advanced (5G-A) networks marks a pivotal shift in technological capability, reshaping industries…

Apr 8, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Huawei Wi-Fi 6 Win

Huawei secures a seven country injunction against Netgear, Huawei nixes Netgear at Unified Patent Court, Huawei patents win Wi-fi 6, Huawei remains…

Jan 4, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Nuclear Intelligence

Using a recognisable infrastructural icon as the starting point, we propose adopting the cooling tower as a misunderstood entity, adapting it as a…

Dec 23, 2024 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Australian Atomics

The Australian economy is unique in the OECD with the mining sector 10.4% of GDP. Uranium is a small part of this economically, but is significant in…

Dec 2, 2024 • Dr. Digby James Wren

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Aug 19, 2025 • SAO SODANIN (SODA)

Panda Bonds and the Evolving Global Financial Landscape

China’s growing role in global capital markets and increasing demand for renminbi-denominated financial products.

Aug 15, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

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Geely, Zeekr, Lynk Consolidation

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Nov 18, 2024 • Dr. Digby James Wren

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Aug 6, 2024 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Third Plenum for Australia

China is back as Australia’s dominant export market, SA wine exports to China up 1280% since March 2023, China lifts ban on Australian beef, Australian…

Aug 3, 2024 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Fruit-n-Nut Futures

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Jul 26, 2024 • Dr. Digby James Wren

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Strong Performance Highlights International Competitiveness Amid Global Challenges

Oct 16, 2025 • Horng Vothana

Maritime Silk Road – Its Current Iteration in the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI)

China’s 21st-century vision for regional and global connectivity

Jul 30, 2025 • SAO SODANIN (SODA)

President Xi in Central Asia and Trump versus Iran

China's principles-based foreign policy, fits a central Asia that needs what China can offer without the risks associated with other great powers. US…

Jun 18, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Xi Jinping Visit to Kazakhstan a Light for Development

Major agreements signed in energy, aerospace, digitalisation, customs regulation, agriculture, e-commerce, intellectual property, health, mass media…

Jun 17, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

Beihai Expands its Role in Belt and Road Trade Network

Strategic Port Strengthens China’s Global Connectivity

Nov 24, 2025 • Horng Vothana

China, Africa Jointly Revitalize TAZARA Railway

Building Prosperity and Regional Connectivity in Tanzania and Zambia

Nov 22, 2025 • Horng Vothana

China-Europe Freight Trains Boost Global Connectivity

Enhancing Trade, Stability, and Regional Development

Nov 19, 2025 • Horng Vothana

Connecting Continents

China-Europe Freight Trains Drive Global Trade and Growth

Nov 19, 2025 • Horng Vothana

China's Gold Boom

Nation Discovers Largest Gold Deposit in Over 70 Years

Nov 18, 2025 • Horng Vothana

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ASEAN AT THE CROSSROADS

CAMBODIA’S PIVOTAL ROLE IN SHAPING A SUSTAINABLE FUTURE

May 2, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

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Partnerships, not pressure: what China offers where the West hesitates

Three countries, one tour, and a clear message from Beijing- President Xi Jinping touched down in Vietnam, Malaysia, and Cambodia.

Apr 22, 2025 • Dr. Digby James Wren

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Podcast - Belt and Road update

Episode 8 podcast on Cambodia's Techo Funan Canal & China's involvement & investment attitude as well as an update on risks to the Belt & Road in West…

Dec 27, 2024 • Dr. Digby James Wren

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Belt and Road update

Episode 8 covers Cambodia's Techo Funan Canal & China's involvement & investment attitude as well as an update on risks to the Belt & Road in West Asia…

Dec 19, 2024 • Dr. Digby James Wren

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