As of May 10, multiple sources have reported that American car manufacturer Ford’s imports coming through Chinese customs have been held up with unusual delays from officials insisting upon additional technical checks. Back in 2006, Ford initiated a $5 billion USD plan to build dealerships and additional factory space in the country, hoping to…. Read More Here.
In a partnership expected to be announced early May, Chinese ride-hailing company Didi Chuxing and Volkswagen (VW), the world’s largest car manufacturer, will be become equity partners in a joint venture focused on ride-sharing. The two companies plan on perfecting a fleet of green vehicles, special models specifically for ride-sharing are…..Read More Here – Adriana Ray
Over Easter Weekend, (March 31-April 1) then CIA Director Mike Pompeo and other intelligence officials make a secret trip to North Korea as a representative for the Trump administration. The goal of the trip was to lay the groundwork for talks between Kim Jung-un,…..Read More Here – Adriana Ray
On Tuesday, April 19, Chinese leaders announced they will be loosening restrictions on foreign ownership of car manufacturers incrementally through to 2022. Current legislation does not permit foreign car manufacturers to own more than 50 percent of joint ventures with local companies…. Read More Here – Adriana Ray
China recently announced plans to build up ports in Vanuatu, a small south Pacific Island nation off the Northeast Coast of Australia that could lead to significant duel use by Chinese merchant ships and naval vessels. Additionally, investments into Brunei, Pakistan, and Djibouti ports signify Beijing’s determination to move China’s largest infrastructure plan forward resulting in significant strategic benefits when implemented. – Adriana Ray
International excitement due to China’s One Belt One Road (BRI) Initiative has made recent strides in port city Gwadar, Pakistan, a country Beijing plans on investing $57 billion into. Construction plans include improving the deep-water port for both trading and military use, the addition of a luxury golf resort, and an airport to rival the Islamabad International Airport just finished by a Chinese company in Islamabad. – Adriana Ray
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