New Analysis China’s zero-tolerance approach toward COVID-19 has resulted in continued city lockdowns, which exacerbated production and shipping congestions across the globe. Experts warn that Beijing’s extreme—and stubborn—measures to contain the virus could be the greatest risk facing the world in 2022. In a January report, U.S. political risk analysis and consultancy firm Eurasia Group…
China’s Zero-COVID Policy Could Be the World’s Top Risk Facing 2022 Experts say
Did Xi Tell Putin to Hold Off on Ukraine Invasion?
Commentary Imagine this frightening scenario: It is the first day of the Beijing Winter Olympic Games and pro-Russian separatists in Eastern Ukraine have begun firing on Ukrainian government forces. After several days of fighting, Russian troops decide to enter the country in open support of the separatists. Amassed forces in Russia’s west join troops stationed…
China’s Economic Slowdown Affects South Korea’s Major Industries
January 27, 2022
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News Analysis With China’s sharp economic slowdown, South Korea worries that its export industry—including semiconductor, steel, and other major industries that rely heavily on the Chinese market—will suffer a huge setback. Data released by the Korea International Trade Association (KITA) on Jan. 18 reveal that South Korea’s 2021 exports to China amounted to $162.9 billion,…
China Relies on Taiwan, Australia for Chips, Minerals, Despite Political Friction
News Analysis China banned the import of pineapples from Taiwan and beef and cotton from Australia for political reasons. However, China’s overall reliance on goods from the two countries continues to expand, with its increasing import of chips and minerals. According to China’s General Administration of Customs on Jan. 14, imports in 2021 from Taiwan…
Russia and China Respond With Anger Over Media Spotlight
January 26, 2022
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News Analysis China has reaffirmed its commitment to building positive bilateral relations with Russia. This recent announcement comes at a time when both countries have drawn the ire of Western governments amid heightened political tensions. According to Russian news agency TASS, Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson Zhao Lijian stated on Jan. 24 that “Chinese-Russian relations are…
China’s Tencent Allowed Sale of Australian PM’s 76,000 WeChat Followers
January 26, 2022
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News Analysis Australia’s conservative prime minister, Scott Morrison, got a shock when China’s WeChat social media app gave his 76,000 followers two lousy choices: opt out within 24 hours and get your followers deleted along with Morrison’s account reassignment, or get signed up automatically to the replacement, called “Australia China New Life.” A post delivered…
‘Fight Club’ Receives Alternative Ending on Chinese Streaming Service
January 26, 2022
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News Analysis The cult classic American movie “Fight Club” has found its way to the popular Chinese streaming service Tencent—albeit with a new ending, possibly as a result of Chinese regime censorship. Those familiar with the movie will likely remember its ending, in which Edward Norton’s unnamed protagonist, after having “killed” his alter-ego Tyler Durden,…
Not Only Russia, but China Is to Blame for Threats Against Ukraine
January 25, 2022
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News Analysis Any Russian invasion of Ukraine will depend upon economic depth in China, and diplomatic appeasement by Germany and France. Beijing is likely encouraging Moscow to invade, which serves the purposes of the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). While NATO should be pivoting to address the China threat, Russia is using 100,000 troops on the…
China Tightens Its Grip on Free Capital
January 25, 2022
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News Analysis As China struggles with a slowing rate of growth and unrestrained economic forces, the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) has continued its effort to consolidate direct control over capital allocation and markets. The tightening regulatory control is representative of the CCP’s recent drive to increase state intervention into markets. The People’s Bank of China…
Do Lockdowns Reduce COVID-19 Mortality?
January 24, 2022
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News Analysis Public health experts and politicians around the world have implemented compulsory lockdown policies to curb the COVID-19 infection and death rates. But, have these lockdown measures been successful in reducing mortality from the disease? According to a new study released by Johns Hopkins University, lockdowns have had little to no impact on COVID-19 mortality. As the…
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