Asia Pacific
Pakistan will struggle to focus on economic reforms
The government is trying to implement economic reforms while contending with heightened social and political tensions
PakistanRussian reliance on China for dual-use goods will rise
China emerged as a key supplier of dual-use goods to Russia following the imposition of Western sanctions in 2022
RussiaEswatini will likely stick with Taiwan over China
Eswatini remains the only country in Africa that refuses to sever diplomatic relations with Taiwan
SwazilandTrump trade policy will look beyond simply tariffs
Donald Trump's cabinet choices appear to have given Commerce nominee Howard Lutnick responsibility for trade and tariffs
United StatesGraft probe will deepen concerns around China’s army
The country’s defence minister is reportedly being investigated for corruption
ChinaChina’s stimulus should curb the downturn in profits
Industrial profits fell by 10% in October after a 27% drop in September
ChinaForeign smartphones will see a decline in China
According to the latest data, foreign phone-makers are experiencing a declining uptake in China
InternationalGerman carmakers will double down on China
Volkswagen has announced its exit from China’s Xinjiang region
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