China’s ruling Communist Party is rapidly intensifying its ability to monitor and shape the behavior of its population as new research shows artificial intelligence is being deeply woven into nationwide systems of surveillance and censorship. A new report from the Australian Strategic Policy
A reshaped investment banking hierarchy in Asia The balance of power in Asia Pacific investment banking is shifting, with Chinese firms now firmly at the top of the regional rankings. Citic Securities emerged as the leading investment bank in the region after generating
A strategic push to strengthen capital markets Hong Kong’s bond market is poised for a significant expansion in 2026 as authorities and market participants move to capitalise on rising global demand for diversified, non US dollar assets. Industry players expect issuance across multiple
Beijing talks underline shared commitment to openness China and South Korea used high level talks in Beijing to reaffirm their support for free trade and multilateral cooperation, signalling a shared desire to stabilise economic relations amid growing global uncertainty. During a meeting on
A turning point for Hong Kong’s housing market Morgan Stanley has upgraded its view on Hong Kong’s property sector to attractive, signalling growing confidence that the city’s long housing downturn has given way to a sustained recovery. According to the investment bank, home
A moment that reshapes responsibility The dramatic US led capture of Nicolás Maduro has pushed Washington into a role far larger than many policymakers may have anticipated. The immediate focus has been on Venezuela’s vast oil reserves and what political change might mean
A sudden shock greets the new trading year Global markets opened the first full trading week of the year against the backdrop of a dramatic geopolitical development. The capture of Venezuelan president Nicolás Maduro by US forces over the weekend injected fresh uncertainty
Beijing tightens controls amid growing strategic rivalry China has imposed new restrictions on exports of military related goods to Japan, signalling a sharp escalation in an already fragile bilateral relationship. The measures target shipments of select products to entities linked to the Japanese
Sharp rhetoric amid rising tensions in Latin America China’s foreign minister Wang Yi has accused the United States of acting as an “international policeman” in Venezuela, using what he described as bullying tactics that undermine sovereignty and international norms. His remarks came during
A carefully framed message during diplomatic talks China’s President Xi Jinping has issued a pointed but carefully worded warning against what he described as hegemonic behavior that undermines the international order. The remarks were delivered during talks with Irish Prime Minister Micheál Martin,
