Author: Riccardo Sozzi Reviewer: Zi Yi Sun China is a unique case in global investment because it combines the scale of a major market with the structure of a partly state-directed economy. It is the world’s second-largest economy, yet household savings remain unusually high, financial markets are still shaped by Read more…
Article by Riccardo Sozzi When buying a television, an ornament or a brand-new iPhone we often see the same label on the tag: “Made in China”. It has become a fixture on many consumer products sold in Western countries. In fact, over the last two decades, China has significantly increased Read more…
Article by Elisabetta Bergandi Our grandparents used to buy fabrics from the haberdashery and then sew their ownclothes. Our parents used to buy clothes they liked from physical shops. Finally, we are usedto opening our favourite browser, searching for the brands we prefer, and buying from theironline stores. What about Read more…
Article by Mikolaj Nowakowski There is a region in South America where Argentina, Bolivia, and Chile meet at an extreme altitude that may turn out to be one of the most strategically important pieces of land on earth. It is commonly known as the Lithium Triangle. Roughly 50% of the Read more…
Author: Zi Yi Sun ; Reviewer: Riccardo Sozzi The South China Sea remains one of the most sensitive maritime regions in the world because several issues overlap there at the same time. It is not only a matter of territorial claims. It also involves maritime law, trade routes, fishing access, Read more…
Article by Jian Pan Introduction In the context of globalization, cultural competence has become a fundamental component of effective international business practice. Understanding how social norms and symbolic behaviors shape professional interactions is particularly relevant when engaging with cultures where relationships play a central role. In China, two key concepts Read more…
Article by Nicholas Sesson Farre Let’s set a scene: beads of sweat trickle down the foreheads of the fighters from the three kingdoms. The reds, the blues and the yellows, face each other in the heat of battle. You wouldn’t be wrong into imagining a medieval battle set in the Read more…
Article by Ying Ying Daniela Xu and Luisa Qiu Introduction In 2025, relations between China and the United States combine two seemingly contradictory dynamics. On the one hand, the two countries are locked in long‑term strategic rivalry: they compete over military power, cutting‑edge technologies, alliances and influence over global rules. Read more…
Article by Luisa Qiu Introduction: A landmark deal in cross-border commerce In a move that signals a significant shift in the global retail landscape, Chinese e-commerce leader JD.com announced in July 2025 its intention to acquire German retail giant Ceconomy AG, the parent company of MediaMarket and Saturn. This €2.2 Read more…
Article by Maia Trubiano In late October 2025, China’s Communist Party called for a nationwide mobilisation to achieve “decisive breakthroughs” in semiconductors and other strategic technologies. The message, issued through a central committee document outlining priorities for the upcoming 2026–2030 Five-Year Plan, signalled a new phase in Beijing’s push for Read more…