Japan’s Ill-Judged Moves Exact Economic Toll
Recent remarks by Japan’s PM Sanae Takaichi have stirred political tensions, rattling stock markets, depressing tourism and hitting key industries, proving missteps can carry steep costs.
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Hainan’s Coffee Revolution: From Local Fields to Global Markets
Discover how Hainan is leveraging Free Trade Port policies and innovative auctions to turn its coffee sector into a million-dollar global industry reshaping rural livelihoods.
How Critical Is China to Japan’s Core Industries?
Explore why China’s role as Japan’s top trading partner extends into core industries, and how PM Sanae Takaichi’s recent provocations may backfire.
Planting Together: The Chinese mainland’s Global Ag Collaborations
Explore how the Chinese mainland is partnering with farmers across Southeast Asia and Africa, spanning planting, logistics, processing and brand building to boost global food production.
Japan’s Economy Strains Under PM Takaichi’s Taiwan Remarks
PM Takaichi’s remarks on the island of Taiwan coincide with shrinking GDP, slumping consumer spending and a tourism downturn straining Japan’s economy.
China-Europe Railway Express Charts New Routes in 15th Five-Year Plan
Discover how the China-Europe Railway Express is set to expand and innovate under China’s 15th Five-Year Plan, shaping global trade corridors from Xi’an and beyond.
Hainan’s Free Trade Port to Drive Global Capital Flows
Hainan Free Trade Port’s special customs operations launch on Dec 18, 2025, marking a leap in financial opening and positioning the island as a hub for global capital flows.
Japan’s Economy Faces New Headwinds as Q3 GDP Contracts
Japan’s GDP fell 1.8% in Q3 2025, its first drop in six quarters, as domestic demand, exports, and tourism face mounting pressures.
How Coordinated Regional Development Fuels Growth Across the Chinese Mainland
Explore how the Chinese mainland’s coordinated regional development strategy bridges coastal and interior economies, balancing growth and unlocking prosperity across diverse regions.
CIIE 2025: How Global Giants Tap China’s High-Level Opening-Up
At CIIE 2025, top execs from IKEA China, BlueFive Capital and Airbus China reveal how high-level opening-up policies drive long-term investment and consumer growth.