How blockchain and fintech are shaping the next stage of Belt and Road trade flows. Belt and Road 2.0 When China launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, the focus was on hard infrastructure: ports, railways, and power plants connecting Asia,
China’s fast-fashion and e-commerce platforms disrupt global retail with algorithm-driven logistics. The Rise of Ultra-Fast Retail If the 2010s were the decade of Alibaba and JD.com, the 2020s belong to Shein and Temu. These two platforms have upended global retail with their ultra-fast
China’s flagship initiative pivots from ports and railways to digital highways. From Steel to Silicon When China launched the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, the focus was clear: ports, railways, and power plants. A decade later, BRI is evolving into what
How Beijing leverages BRICS expansion to challenge dollar dominance and promote financial alternatives. A Bigger BRICS In 2024, the BRICS bloc Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa expanded to include new members such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, and the UAE, creating what
A data-driven look at BRI loans, defaults, and the global debate around “debt traps.” The Debt Trap Narrative Since the launch of the Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) in 2013, critics have accused Beijing of practicing “debt trap diplomacy” offering loans to developing
China’s EV makers are exporting at a record pace, reshaping global supply chains and trade balances. A New Wave in Global Auto Trade In 2025, China has emerged not just as the world’s largest producer of electric vehicles (EVs) but also as the
Testing China’s CBDC in cross-border trade corridors from Asia to the Middle East. Taking the Digital Yuan Overseas China’s central bank digital currency (CBDC), known as the digital yuan (e-CNY), has moved from domestic pilots into the global arena. After years of testing
China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) has catalyzed investment, infrastructure development, and trade across Asia, Europe, Africa, and the Middle East. With billions of dollars in cross-border projects, efficient financial infrastructure is critical for settlement, liquidity management, and risk mitigation. Modular stablecoins such
Rising overseas demand and the policy shifts are enabling global reach. China’s cross-border e-commerce sector has become a vital pillar of the country’s trade strategy. Once seen as a niche for small exporters, it now accounts for a growing share of foreign trade,
China’s economic performance in the first half of 2025 reflects both resilience and adjustment as the country navigates a complex global environment. The data released for the period highlights steady GDP expansion, shifting trade flows, and evolving foreign investment dynamics all of which
