Opinion

China’s youth unemployment rate has been increasing rapidly in recent years. Many people in China also tend to avoid overwork and consumerism. Can China’s soaring unemployment rate impact the economy? China’s youth unemployment rate is a result of hypercompetitive work environments.  In June, China’s youth unemployment rate reached a record high of 21.3 per cent. China’s economic recovery has also …

In recent times, the international media landscape has painted a perplexing picture of China’s economy, suggesting it’s on the brink of collapse. But beneath the sensational headlines lies a complex web of cognitive warfare, disinformation, and a relentless attempt to reshape global perceptions. So, why are these myths persisting? Cognitive Warfare: A New Frontier Cognitive warfare has emerged as a …

A severe decline in the Chinese real estate market in recent times has had a knock-on effect on other industries, particularly foreign property investments. Due to several circumstances, such as a lengthy real estate crisis,  dwindling family wealth growth, and an unsteady profitable terrain, property investing, which was preliminarily a popular choice for accumulating wealth, has lost its appeal.  Due …

In the tumultuous theater of global geopolitics, the South China Sea once again takes center stage, but this time, the script is far from ordinary. With Beijing’s audacious ten-dash line stealing the limelight and the Philippines conducting a multi-billion-dollar military makeover, a storm of intrigue swirls around the resupply mission to the enigmatic BRP Sierra Madre. This grounded warship, left …

In today’s fast-paced artificial intelligence (AI) landscape, OpenAI’s ChatGPT has become a household name. This powerful machine is renowned for giving precise answers to a wide range of questions and making information easily digestible.  But despite its global popularity, there’s an obstacle for AI enthusiasts in Asia – ChatGPT isn’t available in three asian countries. Today, we’ll explore the reasons …

The common Filipinos are paying the cost of the plastic waste problem as the Philippines lack the proper infrastructure to process it. Many households are doing their part to lessen the problem, but more needs to be done at the governmental level. Local government units (LGUs) are spending huge amounts of money to manage plastic waste.  Miko Alino, an executive …

On Wednesday, China’s Premier Li Qiang issued a plea for major powers to exercise restraint and prevent the emergence of a “new Cold War,” with an implicit reference to the United States. This call came as high-level officials from Asia and the U.S. gathered in Indonesia for diplomatic discussions. China has expressed concerns about the formation of the U.S.-backed alliances …

US National Security Adviser Jake Sullivan has called on China to put aside its disputes with India and participate positively in the upcoming G20 summit. With China confirming President Xi Jinping’s absence from the meeting, Sullivan’s remarks emphasize the significance of China’s role in the summit’s success. Tensions between India and China have escalated since a deadly clash at the …

China, under President Xi Jinping‘s leadership, has taken a surprising diplomatic turn that has raised eyebrows and concerns among its neighboring nations.  In response to the rejection of China’s contentious “made-in-China map” by neighboring countries, Xi Jinping has canceled multiple upcoming summit appearances, signaling a significant shift in China’s diplomatic strategy. A Diplomatic Disconnect: China’s Inflexibility China’s decision to withdraw …

With India nine months away from general elections, it is time for incumbent governments to present report cards. Opposition parties should highlight what the government might have missed and lay out an alternative model of development before the people.  But the Congress-led opposition has ended up being a drag on the country’s development. Bhupender Yadav, Union Minister for Environment, Forest …