Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February 2022 has led to tens of thousands of deaths on both sides and created Europe’s largest refugee wave since World War II. In this multimedia series marking the one-year anniversary of the conflict, we look at China’s response to what Russian President Vladimir Putin called a “special military operation” and its […]
China puts supply chain security at forefront to avoid being ‘strangled’ by sanctions, analysts say
On multiple occasions, President Xi Jinping has used the phrase qia bozi, which translates to being strangled by an adversary, in describing China’s risks in the realm of technological competition. That is because China’s inability to produce vital hi-tech components – from computer chips in mobile phones to aeroplane engines… To read more: https://www.scmp.com/economy/china-economy/article/3109082/china-sacrificing-economic-growth-self-sufficiency-strategy SOURCE: SOUTH CHINA […]
