Latest Organisation for Research on China and Asia News & Updates

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…

New Delhi, April 22 (IANS) With the conflict in the Middle East leading to disruption in oil supplies and soaring prices in global market, South Asian countries are turning to India, rather than China, to tide over the fuel crisis, according to an article published by OCRA (Organisation for Research on China and Asia).For South Asian economies already operating with limited buffers, a prolonged disruption could translate into sustained price pressures and mounting fiscal strain.In this context, …