Beijing, May 21 (IANS) Although China’s Social Assistance Law reflects broader welfare ambitions, it raises serious concerns about whether a system without an active civil society can adequately address the vulnerabilities of communities overlooked by the authorities.The new law, set to come into effect on July 1 2026, has been projected by the Chinese Communist Party (CCP) as a key milestone towards building a more effective and comprehensive welfare system, a report has stated.China’s move…
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New Delhi, May 12 (IANS) Singapore has emerged as a key hub in China’s strategy to internationalise its currency, the renminbi (RMB), and reduce dependence on the US dollar-dominated global financial system. The city state facilitates China’s monetary and capital flows, across other countries in Southeast Asia, according to a new report.China’s structural limits, like restricted capital mobility and regulatory uncertainty, constrain the RMB’s global acceptance. Consequently, Singapore ac…
Naypyidaw/New Delhi, April 11 (IANS) India’s recent engagement with Myanmar has remained cautious shaped by security, strategic and economic concerns and the need to counter-balance China’s growing influence in the region. However, the ground realities present another picture driven by borderland communities and deeply inter-linked local economies, a report said on Saturday.Writing for Myanmar’s Institute for Strategy and Policy, Ophelia Yumlembam of Organisation for Research on China and Asia…