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The Issue Of Hong Kong "Hong Kong is now a big prison. Following the arrests of internationally renowned democrats of iconic status such as Joshua Wong and Jimmy Lai,[2] 47 leading democrats in Hong Kong were also taken into custody on March 4. Despite pressure from society, only four of them were released on bail the day after next. Things having so developed, it can be said that the entirety of the leaders of Hong Kongs opposition has fallen. But Beijing continues to ratchet up its suppressio...

Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence, #19 Belt and Road Weekly Investor Intelligence, #19 March 9, 2021 Posted by China Briefing Reading Time: 3 minutes Tuesday, March 9, 2021 Welcome to this week’s issue of China Briefing’s Belt & Road Initiative Weekly Investor Intelligence round up. In this week’s edition, we take a look at the African Belt & Road Initiative (BRI) as a case study in how China is combining soft and hard infrastructure developments to create a p...

The CPPCC is a consultative body that includes over 2,000 members from various aspects of Chinese society, ranging from business entrepreneurs to movie stars. The NPC is China’s top legislative body. The Two Sessions are always of interest to foreign investors, as it serves as a valuable window into China’s politics, reveals Beijing’s priorities for the coming year, and therefore the overall policy direction that the country will take. This year, the Two Sessions take on added importance ...

Chinas largest series of political meetings – known as the Two Sessions – got underway on Thursday at Beijings Great Hall amid continued COVID-19 restrictions.

Top political advisory body held its first press conference on Wednesday ahead of its annual sessions, which means China has officially ushered in "two session" time. The countrys annual top political event carries extra weight this year, as China moves to further consolidate its lead in the fight against COVID-19 pandemic and poises to set ambitious goals for years to come.   Use of virtual tools and mask-clad reporters at the press briefing still remind people the extraordinary times under C...

Aluminium: China’s march towards ‘net-zero’ flips market expectations Beyond the macro story, aluminium has found some fresh momentum Aluminium has fared well this year, with LME 3M prices gaining over 13% year-to-date. The market seems to have shrugged off stock building in China and is focusing on the positives. Yet, we currently don’t expect a shortage for 2021 as a whole. So what’s behind the recent strong performance? 1. We discussed some of the macro drivers in a recent note on ...

In recent years, China, under President Xi Jinping, has seen substantial growth and sought a greater leadership role in world affairs. New equations have emerged domestically as well. As Xi fortifies his hold over the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) and the country, repressive policies in Tibet and Xinjiang and excessive curbs on academic freedom can pose potential political threats. At the same time, issues like ecological degradation and widening wealth disparities may add to Xi’s challenges....