By Lawrence Chung Presidential front runner and ‘cat warrior’ diplomat complement each other’s political skills and voter appeal in boost for ruling DPP, but Beijing has slammed the ticket as ‘a union of pro-independence separatists’. Source: Taiwan election 2024: DPP senses victory in ‘perfect match’ Lai-Hsiao ticket but for Beijing it might ‘mean war’
By Ralph Jennings New Maldives President Mohamed Muizzu is considered more pro-China than his India-leaning predecessor, with collaboration in renewable energy projects seen to offer potential, according to a Hong Kong-based diplomat. Source: Maldives, with its new China-friendly president, expects boost in investment as Beijing looks to ‘seize the opportunity’
By Zhou Xin Even after its first foreign investment deficit, China remains an attractive market for many firms, but bureaucrats need to do more to attract business. Source: China’s first deficit in foreign investment should serve as a warning for Beijing amid efforts to attract business