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China

Bold Gamble

China’s decision to issue a record $411 billion in special treasury bonds in 2025 marks a significant shift in its fiscal strategy, underscoring the urgency of addressing a challenging economic landscape.

Party time

Following in the footsteps of the erstwhile Communist Party of the Soviet Union (CPSU), Mao Zedong did his best to ensure that the CCP too, especially after the Sino-Soviet split of the 1960s, developed ties with Communist parties and left-leaning organisations in nations around the globe.