Asia Pacific
Chinese quantum sector will need time to mature
China has invested substantial financial resources in advancing quantum technologies to gain a global edge
InternationalDeal with China may cause problems for Nepal’s premier
A cooperation framework agreement regarding Beijing’s Belt and Road Initiative is the subject of considerable debate
NepalEV battery technology race may upset China’s dominance
New battery technologies give countries beyond China another chance to build market share in next-generation batteries
InternationalChina’s army graft probes pose credibility risks
Recent developments suggest that President Xi Jinping’s anti-corruption drive regarding China’s military is expanding
ChinaRussian food production will continue to grow
Although smaller in volume than in 2023, the Russian grain harvest in 2024 was nevertheless impressive
RussiaYoung people are rejecting political party involvement
Evidence from around the world suggests that young people are less likely to engage in traditional party politics
InternationalGeopolitical competition will intensify in Afghanistan
The country’s relations with the major powers are increasingly under the spotlight
AfghanistanCritical minerals recycling to grow amid high hurdles
Developing and scaling up new technologies is key to safely recycling far more critical minerals
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