URUMQI, China—About a decade ago, some Western companies answered Beijing’s calls to invest in Xinjiang, an underdeveloped region in the country’s remote west. Some were drawn by the natural ...

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In December 2024, Tanzania became the first African country to open an official investment promotion office in the China-Africa Cooperation Pilot Zone in Changaha. In November 2024, both the China ...

One major trend is the move towards resource nationalism, where governments are increasing their stakes in mining ventures.

China presents immense opportunities for investment and growth in its consumer market ... equivalent to the economy of a mid-sized country. The Chinese government has also rolled out measures to boost ...

Countries around the world threatened to wage a trade war with the United States as President Donald Trump's sweeping tariffs fed expectations for a global downturn and sharp price hikes for swathes ...