The Impact of the European Union’s Carbon Reduction Mechanism on the Manufacturing Industry and Potential Response Strategies in Asia Pacific

In October of this year, the European Union (EU) took the lead by introducing a carbon border adjustment mechanism (CBAM), commonly referred to as a carbon tariff. This groundbreaking policy represents a significant milestone as it stands as the world’s first implementation of trade policies specifically designed to address carbon reduction goals.

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Niger: the struggle for the real independence

While the Russo-Ukrainian War seems to be descending into an interminable and protracted war, the military coup in the Republic of Niger, a former French colony in West Africa, which resulted in President Mohamed Bazoum being detained by his guards and placed under house arrest as well as the occupation of state television by Niger soldiers to declare the overt military victory, has recently drawn attention to the African continent, which has previously received relatively little exposure.

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Two tales of a city: How middle-class Shanghai reveals China’s unsettled future

Washington has legitimate concerns about Beijing’s excessive domestic political control and aggressive foreign policy stances, just as Chinese leaders believe the United States still has futile designs on blocking their country’s inevitable rise to great-power status. Cheng Li’s Middle Class Shanghai argues that American policymakers must not lose sight of the expansive dynamism and diversity in present-day China.

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Deepen regional cooperation of Macao-Hengqin and expand talents exchange

Macao’s NPC deputies and CPPCC members focused on the development of Macao-Hengqin during the two sessions last month. The key problem in Macau is the lack of industry diversification, with the exception of gambling and tourism, other industries have not developed at all.

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Macao: Tiny Town or Global City?

Macao is similar to a small Chinese town in terms of geographic size and population. However, this magical little place brought Western civilization to China. The whole south of China once relied on Macao as a gateway to the outside world.

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