China: Expanding Its Infrastructure To Project Power Along Its Western Borders
January 6th, 2023
Courtesy of China Power, a detailed look at how China is expanding its infrastructure to project power along its Western borders: Much attention has been paid to China’s efforts to modernize its military with new naval vessels, aircraft, nuclear weapons, and other equipment. China has made significant progress on these fronts, but weaponry and equipment are only part […]
Read more »Africa in 2023: Can The Continent Outrun Global Headwinds?
January 6th, 2023
Via African Business, a look at Africa’s economic prospects for 2023 – a year in which many of Africa’s major economies will suffer from the ongoing impacts of the Russia-Ukraine war and food price inflation, but experts say that Senegal and Kenya offer cause for optimism: With Africa facing the impacts of the Russia-Ukraine War, runaway […]
Read more »Taliban Settle Oil Deal With Chinese Company
January 6th, 2023
Courtesy of The Diplomat, a report on a deal between the Taliban and a Chinese petroleum company which is actually a repeat of a previous contract signed by the former Republic government with CNPC in 2011: On January 5, the Taliban held a televised ceremony heralding the signing of the group’s first international agreement since taking over […]
Read more »Billionaire-Backed KoBold Metals To Invest In Zambia Copper Mine
January 6th, 2023
Via Reuters, a report on the first significant direct American investment into the Zambian mining sector in more than 30 years, a project which President Hakainde Hichilema says will reset Zambia’s relationship with China and the US for the country’s benefit: California-based exploration firm KoBold Metals, which uses artificial intelligence and machine learning to identify battery […]
Read more »Abu Dhabi To Invest $15 Billion In Decarbonization
January 6th, 2023
Via Al Monitor, a report on Abu Dhabi’s plans to invest $15 billion in decarbonization: The Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) announced a major investment in sustainable and green technology Thursday. ADNOC said it allocated $15 billion to decarbonization projects to be invested by 2030. They specifically mentioned the following, according to a press release: carbon capture […]
Read more »Does China Pose a Threat to Global Rare Earth Supply Chains?
January 5th, 2023
Via ChinaPower, commentary on a potential Chinese threat to global rare earth supply chains: As China’s economy has developed over the last several decades, its leaders have sought to transform the country into a key player in strategically important industries. Toward this end, Beijing has established China as the dominant global supplier of rare earths, […]
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