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Ralph Jennings
Correspondent, Political Economy
Ralph Jennings joined the Political Economy desk as a Senior Reporter in August 2022 having worked as a freelancer since 2011. Ralph previously covered news for Thomson Reuters in Taipei and for local newspapers in California. He graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication.
Ralph Jennings joined the Political Economy desk as a Senior Reporter in August 2022 having worked as a freelancer since 2011. Ralph previously covered news for Thomson Reuters in Taipei and for local newspapers in California. He graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication.
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
As Chinese giants eye Eurasia for new infrastructure, analysts speculate on what it will take to keep overseas projects from going off the rails in different host nations.
Bookings projected to surge on new flights, flexible itineraries and ease of payment.
Local governments seen curbing infrastructure spending as Beijing’s fiscal discipline pushes regions to prioritise social services and tech over large projects.
With millions still lacking access to banking services, Indonesia is drawing on regional lessons and forging international partnerships.
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Neither side likely to want escalation in months-long dispute but near-term outlook uncertain, analysts say.
German firms are keen to invest more in China as they shy away from the US, but they still face issues in the Chinese market, business group says.
The expanded Japan presence will ensure that some of TSMC’s production is immune from Trump’s on-again, off-again import tariffs.
After Comac secures core flight-system supplier for its widebody jet’s ‘brain’, sourcing the ‘heart’ of the C929 remains a lofty challenge.
Chinese regulators have opened the door to letting the C919 use narrow runways, which could boost the plane’s prospects in Southeast Asia.
China’s C919 could be the only single-aisle jet to feature in a fly-by at this year’s Singapore Airshow, one source says.
Chinese tourism to Japan has plunged amid a diplomatic feud. But Japan’s travel sector is holding up – and its airlines have even made some gains.
With more countries joining the visa exemption list and more points of entry for other passport holders, travel to China has never been easier.
China has ‘already proposed some projects’ in Nepal, as it looks to tap the country’s huge hydropower resources and sell power to India.
Jensen Huang’s expansion plan highlights Silicon Valley chip designer’s reliance on TSMC as AI demand accelerates.
Former Portuguese prime minister says Beijing is ‘scoring more points’ in a ‘volatile’ world through economic growth, diplomatic victories.
New president says private capital and international cooperation essential to funding infrastructure projects across continent.
Regulators accuse one of the world’s biggest travel platforms of abusing market power, with analysts warning of wider industry scrutiny.
Vietnam’s exports of the pungent fruit to China rose by US$500 million in 2025 as the country emerges as a serious rival to Thailand.
With firms waiting for import approval from Beijing, one reseller said finding H200 chips has gotten harder – even on the black market.
Analysts expect any pre-summit talks to focus on deliverables such as easing semiconductor curbs and boosting agricultural sales, setting the stage for Xi and Trump.
But Beijing is likely to conclude that further action would be counterproductive, according to the investment bank.
China’s average effective tariff rate estimated to be as low as 1.3 per cent in 2025, helping it secure raw materials and build soft power.
The fund predicts lower US tariffs and efforts to raise consumer spending may boost economy, though forecast short of last year’s growth.
Chip giant TSMC plans to build a ‘gigafab cluster’ in the US, with Taiwan committing to US$500 billion investment under a new trade deal.
Survey by American Chamber of Commerce in China finds that expectations for Sino-US ties have ‘improved significantly’.
As the US reverses Biden-era restrictions, Beijing likely to take advantage – without compromising own industry, analysts say.
Crude, copper and iron top Canada’s exports to China, as prime minister seeks to mend relationship with Beijing.
Analysts urge China to protect strategic interests abroad after unexpected announcement, which is likely to push up oil import costs.
Amid fears of potential mineral export curbs by Beijing, Japanese industry is bracing, and Tokyo appears keen on a united international response.
