China Poised for 6.5 Percent GDP Target in 2018, Signaling Definitive Shift Towards High-Quality Growth
China’s economic policymakers are reportedly considering setting the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth target for the upcoming year, 2018, at approximately 6.5 percent. This anticipated adjustment underscores a profound strategic…
Government Statistician Acquitted of Loitering Charge Despite "Highly Suspicious" Conduct Towards Schoolgirl
A Hong Kong magistrate has acquitted a government statistician of a loitering offence, despite describing his behaviour of following and photographing a schoolgirl during an open day last year as…
China Urban Development and Finance Forum Charts Path Towards Sustainable and High-Quality Urban Futures
Beijing, China – December 9, 2017 – A pivotal gathering of urban planners, finance experts, government officials, and industry leaders convened in Beijing for the China Urban Development and Finance…
Hong Kong Cedes Global IPO Crown in 2017 Amid Pivotal Shift Towards "New Economy" Firms, Shanghai Bourse Ascends in Ranking
Hong Kong, a financial powerhouse long revered as the preeminent global hub for initial public offerings (IPOs), saw its two-year reign at the top conclude in 2017. The city experienced…
The Global Automotive Industry Faces a Divergent Path Towards Electrification: A Greenpeace and ICCT Analysis
The transition to zero-emission transportation is rapidly reshaping the global automotive landscape, yet the pace of this seismic shift varies dramatically among leading manufacturers. A recent webinar hosted by Greenpeace…
China Anticipates 6.5 Percent GDP Growth Target for 2018 Amid Pivotal Shift Towards High-Quality Economic Development
China’s economic policymakers were widely expected to set the Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth target for 2018 at approximately 6.5 percent, signaling a determined strategic pivot from a long-standing emphasis…
Asian Development Bank Commits $6.17 Billion for 31 Projects in China (2018-2020), Shifting Focus Towards Green and Inclusive Growth Initiatives
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has announced an ambitious investment plan for China, earmarking a total of $6.17 billion for 31 projects between 2018 and 2020. This significant commitment underscores…
Asian Development Bank Commits $6.17 Billion to China’s Sustainable Development, Pivoting Towards Environmental and Social Projects
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has unveiled an ambitious plan to invest a total of $6.17 billion in 31 projects across China from 2018 to 2020, signaling a significant strategic…
China Reclaims Global Shipbuilding Leadership, Surpassing South Korea Amid Strategic Shift Towards High-Value and Green Technologies
China’s shipbuilding industry has achieved a significant milestone, ascending to the top position globally in terms of new orders received over the first eleven months of the year, effectively surpassing…
















