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China has turned down requests for more investments in energy and infrastructure due to rising attacks and insecurity, uncertain about the fate of the current government. Some experts say money flows could resume after next year's parliamentary elections, but Pakistan's economy is still at risk of default and Beijing is reassessing the chances of long-term gains from the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor.

China is in prime position for electric vehicle manufacture – but seen as a threat by the EU and US.

The scheme is designed to create a rail and shipping corridor that connects India, the Middle East and the EU.

Chinese leader’s writings are becoming a topic of discussion among employees at banks and state-owned enterprises.

Warnings that Beijing, via Logink, could ‘gain access to and control massive amounts of sensitive’ data, including the commercial transport of US military cargo and critical market information.

Two high-profile US visitors have been to Beijing in the past month amid US-China tensions.

‘New era’ ties likely to continue given China and Russia’s shared concerns, with Beijing the power in the relationship.

On this episode of The Final Countdown, the hosts Ted Rall and Manila Chan discuss top news, including Blinken and Xis meeting in China.

Artificial Intelligence-generated deepfakes mimicking personalities are becoming more sophisticated and convincing. Andy Mok said that no politician wants to be the last to use the technology against their enemies.

Expectations are modest for Beijing and Washington in attempt to improve relations after a particularly bumpy year.