China has stepped up efforts to gain greater strategic influence over nations in South Asia, particularly over the last year or so. Sri Lanka, Pakistan, Nepal and Bhutan have all been targets of what has been termed China's debt diplomacy accounting for its rising influence. We decode China's 'String of Pearls' offensive that has raised alarm bells in New Delhi.

2023: SOUTH ASIA & THE CHINA INFLUENCE

The economic crisis in China deepens, with retail investors abandoning mutual funds in favour of hoarding cash. Investors are disillusioned with the performance of China's mutual funds this year. Previously, mutual funds were the favoured investment vehicle for investors.

Flows into new China stock funds plunge to lowest in decade

There's no good news for the Chinese economy. The world bank has said that china's recovery remains fragile. The economy will continue to slow next year. That's despite more investments into factories & a boost to service sector demand. China's growth will fall from 5.2 this year to 4.5% next year.

World Bank on China's economy

China’s decoupling speeds up as it loses about $200 billion from its markets

China State Council announced new steps to enhance the country's economic climate and also encourage foreign investment. These measures include changes to the visa and tax policies as well.

China battles growing economic woes, Xi calls for patience