From copycats to cutting edge: Unpacking China’s biotech rise

China’s biotech scene is buzzing with activity and headline-making developments. Mazdutide, a weight-loss therapy developed…

28 September 2025 - 11 min read

China and Crypto: A ban on the Mainland but experimentation in Hong Kong

China’s zero-tolerance stance on cryptocurrencies is well documented, but that has not stopped state-owned Futian…

28 September 2025 - 14 min read

The healthcare industry: The rapid modernization of a key global pillar

From digital diagnostics to AI-powered patient management, modernization is reshaping the healthcare industry at every…

26 September 2025 - 10 min read

A New Blue Ocean of 6.3 Billion People: The Next “China” Is the “Global South”

As the geopolitical pendulum swings violently in 2025, the world is accelerating into a period…

26 September 2025 - 11 min read

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How to Build Entrepreneurial Resilience Amid Uncertainty

Uncertainty has become the defining characteristic of our era. From…

Beyond the Box Office: What Ne Zha 2 Reveals About Globalization in China’s Film Industry

Animation blockbuster Nezha: The Devil Boy Conquers the Dragon King…

The Weakening of the US Dollar and the Internationalization of the RMB

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China’s Market Dynamics Reshape Global Business

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China’s Economic Influence in Africa: A Data-Driven Analysis

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China’s Economic Influence in Africa: A Data-Driven Analysis

Cheung Kong Graduate School of Business (CKGSB), IE China Observatory, and IE Africa Program have launched a new report analyzing how African citizens perceive China’s growing economic presence across the continent.

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