This week's round up looks at India's activity linking it with the BRI's infrastructure build even as it cannot publicly endorse the Belt and Road program.
Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence, #14
Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence, #14 February 2, 2021 Posted by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
Tuesday, February 2, 2021
Welcome to this week’s issue of China Briefing’s Belt & Road Initiative Weekly Investor Intelligence round up.
We highlight some of the key trade development issues and innovations coming from the World Economic Forum, provide updates and advisory concerning the Military Coup in Myanmar, give commentary on the increasing global leadership Asian leaders are showing, provide an overview of corporate data security concerns, discuss the United Kingdom’s application to join the CTPP, and examine Russia’s growing non-energy export sector.
Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #13
Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #13 January 26, 2021 Posted by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
Welcome to this week’s issue of China Briefing’s Belt & Road Initiative Weekly Investor Intelligence round up.
We highlight some of the key developments late last week in Istanbul at the Asian Cooperation Dialogue, the largest forum gathering 34 Asian nations together to discuss integration. We also feature three new downloadable reports, Doing Business in China 2021, ASEAN and the Belt & Road Initiative, and the potential for reinstating the Trans-European Express.
A complimentary download, ‘Doing Business in China 2021’ covers establishing and running a business; tax, audit, and accounting; and human resources and payroll. Key topics include investment models, intellectual property considerations, key taxes applicable for foreign companies, and various types of
China’s State Council Information Office has issued a White Paper: “China’s International Development Cooperation in the New Era.” This replaces previous announcements and upgrades the entire Foreign Aid Policy by refocusing and renaming it while also introducing new initiatives.
The EU and China have concluded in principle the negotiations for a Comprehensive Agreement on Investment (CAI). We look at the impact and advantages of the deal and how it will benefit EU traders and investors.
Buying from China? The United Kingdom has been slow to cement trade ties in Asia, and ASEAN, especially, has an immense consumer market that can be tapped into by British exporters. Further, political differences are clouding market opportunities in China and Hong Kong even as these markets are diversifying.
Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence #11 January 12, 2021 Posted by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes
Tuesday, January 12, 2021
Welcome to this week’s issue of China Briefing’s Belt & Road Initiative Weekly Investor Intelligence round up.
We explain the impact of China’s Foreign Ministerial visits to Africa last week, why the China-Mauritius FTA is a game changer, examine the new China Foreign Investment Catalogue and 2021 Import-Export rates, discuss the potential for North Korea joining the BRI, and examine the fallout for China and Russia concerning the storming of the US Senate.