Reserve currency status does not last forever. Euro/RMB: competing for second place?
2013 marked a return of investor confidence in euro area financial markets. Capital inflows to the euro…
A message of spirituality in globalized Korea
Even before finishing, Pope Francis’ trip to South Korea was widely regarded as a religious success and…
China is increasingly present in Italy: Beijing’s strategy behind its investments
Beijing, August 6, 2014. – China is increasingly present in Italy. Since last Friday, the…
The Californian apple and original sin
Three clues make evidence; therefore, the move against American IT companies in China has been clearly established. …
Asia isn’t what it used to be
To understand Asia, clicking on the BBC’s website used to be sufficient. Until a few years ago—certainly…
The “lame duck” and the Peking duck
Today, the map of the world isn’t as reassuring as it was a generation ago. Threats of…
Alberto Forchielli: China is investing in Italy to break the alliance between Europe and the US
Alberto Forchielli interviewed by Michele Arnese and Michele Pierri and published on Formiche.net Eni, Enel,…
China’s hydro-supremacy
China accounts for 20% of the world’s population, but only 6% of its water. This imbalance—combined with…
Chinese dream will become reality only if China learns to manage change
G. Bin Zhao examines some of the challenges that stand in the way of this unifying…
For a handful of islands
China has broken every economic record, but it is losing the image game. No country can do…