Asian marketshare has become more important than ever for our industry.Do not sleep on Korea & China. ...

Investment Trends - China's investment strategy in Europe is evolving from large deals to targeted investments in greenfield sites, particularly in electric vehicles and batteries [1][2] - Chinese investment in Europe experienced a decline for seven consecutive years before rebounding recently [3][4] - Central European countries like Hungary, Slovakia, and Serbia are increasingly open to Chinese capital and influence [4] Geopolitical Factors - US's "America First" policies are prompting Europe to reassess its dependencies on the US and consider its relationship with China [1] - European governments are concerned about China's relationship with Russia and China's control over rare earth materials [3] - Europe tightened investment screening nearly a decade ago due to concerns about Chinese investments in critical infrastructure [3] Future Outlook - The future global landscape will be influenced by whether Europe reduces its dependence on China or if US aggression pushes Europe and China closer [4]

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Infrastructure Development & Military Implications - China is investing over $40 billion on a railway connecting Changdu to Lassa, reducing travel time from 34 hours to 13 hours [1] - China is constructing extensive roads, heliports, airports, and border villages along its 2,000mi border with India, raising concerns about potential military applications [2] - China's ability to mobilize forces on the Indian border has decreased from a month in the late 90s/early 2000s to 5-7 days [7] - China completed the Chihai Tibet Railroad in 2006 for over $4 billion and is developing the Sichuan Tibet Railway to improve access to the disputed border [8] Military & Strategic Balance - China's Western Theater Command covers approximately 2.6 million square miles, which is over 80% of the area of the contiguous United States [3] - China is estimated to have over 600 nuclear warheads, while India is estimated to have only 180 nuclear warheads [10] - China's border development includes increasing the population in border areas by 10.5% between 2018 and 2023 [12] - China employs "salami slicing tactics" to gain incremental advantages along its borders [14] Geopolitical Tensions & Future Outlook - India's construction of a road near the border was cited as a contributing factor to a deadly clash in 2020 [5] - Experts believe the situation remains tense, with potential for miscalculation and misperceptions despite both countries needing each other [15][16]

Of course, that’s an outside perspective. China is highly visible to China! But in the West, it’s only perceived through graphs.Even if everything physical is made in China, and everything digital is made on the Internet.The ubiquity was enabled by the invisibility. ...

Despite their enormous scale, China and the Internet are nevertheless somehow invisible.China because it’s overseas.The Internet because it’s in the cloud. ...

Project Overview - China has engaged in discussions with downstream countries regarding its new dam project in Tibet [1] - The dam project is a massive undertaking [1] Geopolitical Implications - The project will affect a key source of water for India and Bangladesh [1]

Donald Trump's tariffs are changing how China views investment in Europe - and some EU leaders are only too keen to welcome Beijing's money and influence. Listen to the Big Take Asia podcast for more https://t.co/XefPuK1QEc https://t.co/aZMgkBnpW8 ...

Penny Wong’s diplomatic skills will be put to the test in her second term as China continues to bully its neighbours and AUKUS hangs in the balance.The Economist speaks to Australia’s foreign minister https://t.co/Jhv8xVpBKu ...