China
Taiwan will hasten divestment from China
China has ramped up lawfare targeting Taiwanese residents and business travellers
ChinaModernisation of Russian Pacific Fleet will be slow
The Pacific Fleet’s combat capabilities have diminished due to the slow pace of naval modernisation
RussiaProspects for technology regulation in 2025
Governments worldwide are expected to maintain their focus on tech market competition and ensuring AI safety
InternationalChina’s water shortages will carry risks
Beijing has continued to struggle with mitigating water stress
ChinaUnited States will outcompete China on high technology
Despite Chinese breakthroughs in technological innovation, Beijing’s tech ambitions look set to remain constrained
United StatesPharma in China will face reduced investor confidence
UK drugmaker AstraZeneca’s China president faces a probe
ChinaChina will continue to advance its military AI
Despite US technology export restrictions, China has enhanced its military AI capabilities
ChinaIndia’s semiconductor industry faces tough challenges
The country aims to establish a lead in semiconductors by capitalising on US-Chinese geopolitical rivalry
IndiaResource diplomacy brings Afghanistan closer to China
Beijing is ready to give the emirate tariff-free access to Chinese markets
Afghanistan
