Chinese Economic Growth, Against All Odds

Today, China is an economic powerhouse with the second highest nominal GDP (after the USA) and the highest GDP PPP (when GDP is adjusted for prices in a country) in the world. Yet just over 40 years ago, in 1981, it had a nominal GDP lower than that of Canada, a country that had a population 40 times smaller than it. The nominal GDP per … Continue reading Chinese Economic Growth, Against All Odds

News Briefing – Coronation Special: 08/05/2023

We hope you enjoyed the long weekend and the spectacles of the coronation! We’ve summarised the top stories of the last week into an easily digestible briefing, so that you can stay up to date on what’s happening around the world. This week, we have put a heavier focus on the UK. You can subscribe to receive the briefing in your inbox each week. This … Continue reading News Briefing – Coronation Special: 08/05/2023

News Briefing – May Bank Holiday Special: 01/05/2023

Happy May! We’ve summarised the top stories of the last week into an easily digestible briefing, so that you can stay up to date on what’s happening around the world. You can subscribe to receive the briefing in your inbox each week. This week: The Coronation The UK celebrates the coronation of King Charles III this coming weekend, with an extra bank holiday in the … Continue reading News Briefing – May Bank Holiday Special: 01/05/2023

Easter News Roundup

During the Easter holidays, a lot has happened around the world, so please enjoy a slightly longer briefing from us. We are committed to giving you the most important information so that you can keep up to date with current affairs, and will return to normal service next week.  This Easter: China warships encircled Taiwan on April 8th, and simulated more “precision strikes” on the following … Continue reading Easter News Roundup

News Briefing – 27/03/23

We’ve summarised the top stories of the last week into an easily digestible briefing, so that you can stay up to date on what’s happening around the world. You can subscribe to receive the briefing in your inbox each week. This week: China and Russia On 20 Monday, Chinese President Xi Jinping began his visit to Russia. America urged Xi to press Putin to withdraw … Continue reading News Briefing – 27/03/23

News Briefing – 20/03/23

We’ve summarised the top stories of the last week into an easily digestible briefing, so that you can stay up to date on what’s happening around the world. You can subscribe to receive the briefing in your inbox each week. This week: Fallout continues from banking collapses in the USA Following the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank (SVB), regulators closed Signature Bank on Sunday 12th, … Continue reading News Briefing – 20/03/23