By Alyssa Chen China appears to be taking ‘wait and see’ approach after Manila says it will improve facilities for troops deployed on disputed reefs and islands. Source: As Philippines plans to upgrade South China Sea outposts, Beijing weighs options
By Amanda Lee China is being called on to do more than release a few policy documents to restore investor confidence amid rising competition with the US, but such a tactic requires Beijing to bolster the economy and spur demand. Source: In US-China rivalry, Beijing advisers urge ‘rational’ approach during election year, but will pragmatism […]
By Bloomberg,Reuters Rio Tinto forecasts China – home to the world’s largest steel industry – will hit a peak in consumption, and expects global iron ore demand will rise almost a quarter by 2050. Source: Rio Tinto sees Beijing’s stimulus driving iron ore demand as China receives Australia’s largest copper order in 4 years