This article examines the economic relationship between China and Pakistan, and addresses in particular the role of investments in the energy sector and its environmental impacts.
China’s Rising Power in International Finance
A potential new reserve currency The rise of China’s influence on the global financial market is demonstrated by its increased capital investments in international institutions and projects. As the Chinese capital market continues to expand, its control over financial institutions like the New Development Bank (NDB) and Asian Infrastructure Investment
Abkhazia and the Shift Towards Cryptocurrency
The increasing popularity of paying and trading with cryptocurrencies has raised regulatory and monetary policy concerns as these digital currencies reside beyond the governmental realm. Monetary policies dictate control over fiat currencies which are valued based on trust in governmental promises. Cryptocurrencies are digital currencies facilitated by a decentralized payment
The EU-China Trade Relationship: Factors Hindering A Free Trade Agreement
The EU-China trade relationship is of huge importance for global economic growth and prosperity. On average, trade between both parties is estimated to exceed one billion Euros per day. However, the increasing human rights violations in China, the disappointment around the “one belt one road” (OBOR) project, and the Trump