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China’s “New Era” Changes the Game for Global Actors

Enodo Economics Announcement Enodo Economics Chief Economist, Diana Choyleva, wrote the second paper of a two-part series for the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis, exploring Xi Jinping’s vision for a “new era” of Chinese foreign policy. You can read the paper HERE. In it, Diana discusses China’s assertive stance under Xi Jinping’s leadership, highlighting shifts in foreign policy, diplomatic strategies, and economic ambitions.   She delves into China’s growing influence on the global stage, its diplomatic outreach to the Global South, and its challenges with Western governments, particularly the United States. The paper also explores the impact of China’s assertiveness on global business leaders, the tech war between China and the United States, and the complexities of navigating a world increasingly divided between the two superpowers. The first part of the series, titled ”The End of Experimentation and Aspiration in Xi Jinping’s China”, can be found HERE.

Enodo Economics’ Senior Advisory Council

Inauguration Special Event Enodo Economics is proud to announce the establishment of its Senior Advisory Council (SAC). The SAC was officially inaugurated at an exclusive dinner event on 21st of March,2024, at London’s Mosimann’s club. The theme for our first discussion was “Innovation Showdown: Authoritarianism vs. Liberal Democracy: Exploring the Crucibles of Creativity in the Chinese and American Systems”. You can listen to a recording of the first part of the discussion HERE. Members of the Senior Advisory Council The founding members of Enodo’s SAC are renowned for their innovative thinking, unparalleled expertise, and distinguished careers. They will help Enodo Economics continue to provide its clients with invaluable strategic insights and expert guidance to navigate the complex landscape of economic, geopolitical, and technological developments in China and beyond. Sir Alex Younger Sir Alex Younger was for 30 years a career intelligence officer in Britain’s Secret Intelligence Service, MI6. He served in Europe,…

Policy & Practice: China’s Economic Diplomacy

UCL Department of Political Science Special Event Enodo Economics Chief Economist, Diana Choyleva, took part in UCL’s Department of Political Science seminar ”Policy & Practice: China’s economic diplomacy”, on 22nd of February 2024. Description 2023 marked the ten-year anniversary of China’s ambitious Belt and Road Initiative (BRI), a global infrastructure development strategy that has strengthened China’s trade and investment linkages across large swathes of the globe. It is a centrepiece of Xi Jinping’s foreign policy strategy of “Major Country Diplomacy with Chinese Characteristics”, which calls for China to assume a greater leadership role in global affairs in accordance with its rising power and status. In the seminar, Diana Choyleva, Dr Yu Jie and Dr Giulia Sciorati, analysed China’s economic diplomacy over this period, exploring its implications for key regions—including Asia, Europe, and Africa—and for the international order. The event was chaired by Dr Richard McMahon – a Lecturer in EU…

China 2024: What to Watch

Enodo Economics Announcement Enodo Economics Chief Economist, Diana Choyleva, contributed to the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis annual report ”China 2024: What to Watch”. You can read the full report HERE. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WVAPWOHDcm0 Description The year 2023 was in many ways a very difficult one for China. Economic headwinds. High-level purges. Social discontent. Extreme weather events. Worsening geopolitical environment. Looking ahead to 2024, are matters likely to improve? In short: not by much.In this inaugural annual report, China 2024: What to Watch, the team at the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis, assesses the state of China’s economy, society, politics, environment, and foreign policy and largely foresees a vexing year ahead, forecasting ten key developments to watch closely: • China’s Economy Will Continue to Struggle, by Nathan Levine • Xi’s Prioritization of Security Will Continue to Weigh on Growth, by Diana Choyleva • Eroding Trust Could…

China 2024: Prospects for China’s Economy

Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis Panel Discussion Following the launch of Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis (CCA) annual report ”China 2024: What to Watch”, Enodo Economics Chief Economist, Diana Choyleva, took part in a panel discussion examining China’s economic prospects for 2024. Watch the panel discussion HERE. Speakers include CCA Senior Fellows Bert Hofman, Diana Choyleva, and Guonan Ma. CCA’s Executive Director Bates Gill moderates the conversation.

China – The Coming Petro-Currency State: Project announcement

How Beijing Plans to Redraw the Global Energy Trade Special Project Enodo Economics and The Center for China Analysis at the Asia Society have joined forces on a year-long project to delve into how China intends to elevate the global role of the yuan and challenge the dominance of the dollar by persuading oil producers, notably the Saudi-led Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC), to engage in yuan-based transactions. Principal Investigator Diana Choyleva, Chief Economist at Enodo Economics and senior fellow at the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis, will lead the project. Project Objectives We aim to produce a comprehensive report by December 2024, informing policymakers, researchers, and financial communities about China’s strategy, its impact on oil market dynamics, and the potential consequences for the U.S. Research Focus Commencing with an exploration of how Beijing plans to ensure oil purchases in yuan through Chinese payment systems, our research will…

Asia Society Appointment

Enodo Economics Announcement We are delighted to announce that our Chief Economist, Diana Choyleva, is joining the Asia Society Policy Institute’s Center for China Analysis, as a non-resident Senior Fellow on the Chinese economy. The appointment was made public on June 6 at the same time as that of the brilliant Dr Lynette Ong, a professor of political science, who will serve as a non-resident Senior Fellow on Chinese society. It’s a great honour, opportunity and responsibility to work with the Asia Society, which has been advising governments, businesses and communities since 1956. Under Co-Founders Hon. Dr. Kevin Rudd and Jing Qian and executive director Bates Gill, the Center for China Analysis has become a leading global center for policy-relevant, objective analysis of China’s politics, economy and society, and its impact on the region and the world, in an era of growing strategic competition. And there’s no competition to rival the…

China’s Quest for Financial Self-reliance

How Beijing Plans to Decouple from the Dollar-Based Global Trading and Financial System Special Project Beijing is challenging the privileged status of the Almighty Dollar, as it tries to carve out its own sphere of influence free of Uncle Sam. In this new and comprehensive report, Enodo’s Diana Choyleva and Dinny McMahon explore China’s plans to reconfigure the global financial order, analyzing whether it can decouple from the dollar and create a parallel system based on the yuan. For a copy of the full report, please fill in your details below and we will email it to you straight away. * indicates required Email Address * First Name * Last Name *

Capital Boosts Scientific and Technological Innovation

International Science, Technology and Innovation Forum (ISTIF) of BOAO Forum for Asia Special Event Enodo Economics Chief Economist, Diana Choyleva, took part in the Second Conference of ISTIF on 28th of September. As a major forum of the conference this year, the session “Capital Boosts Scientific and Technological Innovation” was successfully held online. Description The session was hosted by Yanqing Yang, Director of the Planning and Development Department of Shanghai Artificial Intelligence Laboratory and Visiting Professor at Fudan University. During the session, representatives from international organizations, government departments, research institutions, enterprises and academia expressed their views on the topic of “Promoting the deep integration of finance and science and technology innovation”. This session aims to contribute a “Boao solution” to promote effective financial services for science, technology and innovation (STI), and to support society with high-quality and sustainable development. You can watch Diana Choyleva’s speech HERE. Diana Choyleva’s speech ”Greetings to…

Global Impact of China’s Economy, Politics & Markets

Elara Ashwamedh Conference 2022 Special Event Enodo Economics Chief Economist Diana Choyleva took part in the Elara Ashwamedh Conference 2022 on 5th of September in Mumbai. Description As India marches forward, it has reached a decisive stage in its journey toward prosperity amidst a post-pandemic world be sieged by the Russia-Ukraine War and the ever present China bogey. It is a journey froth with supply chain issues, high inflation, tightening of financial conditions and commodity price hikes. Even in the face of these challenges, tectonic shifts are reshaping India’s economy. Formalization of labour & payments, mushrooming of IT services in Tier-II towns, digitalization, creation of manufacturing capabilities in new-age sectors, inclusive growth, equitable access to services and declining poverty are gradually changing the nation’s socioeconomic fabric and adding resilience.Focus on reforms and structural initiatives, such as production linked incentive schemes and import substitutionmechanisms, defence and new energy capability via the…

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