The New Silk Road: How China’s Belt and Road Is Redrawing Global Trade Routes

Did you know trade is being reimagined in the 21st century with echoes of the past? Welcome to our continuing series on China’s Belt and Road Initiative (BRI). Today, we dive into how this grand vision is reshaping the flow of goods, services, and power across the globe through what many are calling the New […]
China’s REEs Dominance in 2025: Monopoly or Managed Influence?

In 2025, China continues to dominate the rare earth elements (REE) market, controlling over 80% of global processing capacity. While it has long been recognized as the world’s largest producer, China’s real power lies in its control over the refining and separation stages—critical processes that few other nations can replicate at scale. Explore how China […]