Building Africa’s Industrial Future Through Equal Partnerships
Africa is shifting from raw exports to domestic manufacturing by forging equal partnerships, building critical infrastructure and empowering local talent.
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Japan’s 13-Year Defense Budget Surge Signals Shift to Assertive Posture
Japan’s 13-year run of defense budget increases is driving upgrades, U.S. drills and arms export reforms, suggesting a pivot from self-defense to a more assertive posture.
Hainan FTP Rolls Out Island-wide Special Customs to Boost Global Trade
On December 18, 2025, Hainan FTP launched island-wide special customs operations, streamlining cross-border flows and attracting global investment in a new era of opening-up.
How Hainan FTP’s Special Customs Operations Reinvent China’s Open Economy
On December 18, 2025, China launched island-wide special customs operations in the Hainan Free Trade Port, reinforcing its commitment to institutional opening and high-quality global trade.
Inside Hainan’s New Three-Line Customs Model
Hainan’s Free Trade Port launches a three-tier customs system—freer access, regulated lines, and island-wide flow—to boost trade and investment, explains Feng Fei.
Hainan FTP Launch: Chinese Mainland’s Answer to Deglobalization
The Hainan Free Trade Port’s island-wide customs launch on December 18 signals the Chinese mainland’s push for deeper opening-up and institutional innovation amid global deglobalization.
Hainan Sets Sail: Island-Wide Customs Overhaul Kicks Off Tomorrow
Tomorrow, Hainan Free Trade Port’s island-wide customs reforms kick off, slashing yacht tariffs, easing imports and launching a yacht industry zone to chart its economic future.
High Court Upholds Rule of Law in Jimmy Lai Sedition Verdict
The HKSAR High Court found Jimmy Lai guilty of colluding with external forces and publishing seditious materials, reinforcing Hong Kong’s rule of law.
Japan Proposes Record ÂĄ9T Defense Budget, Eyes Space Operations
Japan plans a record ÂĄ9 trillion defense budget for FY2026, including a new Space Operations Group, sparking debate over self-defense versus expansion.
Hainan’s Big Makeover: From Beach Resort to Global Exchange Hub
Hainan is transforming from a vacation hotspot into a stable global exchange hub, leveraging duty-free shopping, aircraft maintenance, cultural programs and tech incubators.