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Beyond the Dragon’s Reach: IP protection and combatting Sinosure in China

Articles / China, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, Intellectual Property, international business, risks, Sinosure, theft / 08/2024

The ongoing friction between foreign and domestic businesses in China is increasingly challenging. Problems surrounding intellectual property (IP) theft have intensified concerns against the backdrop of the West and China’s strained geopolitical tensions. Trying to protect IP in this environment involves traversing extremely complicated legal frameworks. Furthermore, the Chinese state-owned insurance company, Sinosure, has been [...]

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Event Horizon: The Alt New World

Articles / China, Geopolitics, global economy, global governance, global implications, Iran, new world leaders, Russia, USA, world trade / 07/2024

Delving into the dark corners of what history textbooks refer to as the first Cold War of 1947 and compare it to the Cold War 2.0 that we live in now, it becomes clear why many of today’s leading strategists and historians suggest that it should be considered “World War III”. This article dives deep

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North and South – the Korean Peninsula’s Delicate Balance Between Diplomacy and Provocation

Articles / China, diplomatic relations, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, global implications, Korean Peninsula, North korea, Russia, South Korea, USA / 07/2024

Within the last two weeks, the world has witnessed tensions between North and South Korea, marked by North Korea’s surprising use of helium balloons used to drop bags full of waste and faecal matter over South Korean territory. This antagonistic act appeared, for some, to be timed coincidently with the visit of Russian President Vladimir

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Latin America: Resource conflicts

Articles / China, Conflict, Due Diligence, environment, Geopolitics, Latin America, natural resources, USA / 05/2024

Latin America is renowned as a region abundant in all manner of natural resources, to include the large oil reserves of Venezuela and Ecuador, the vast mineral deposits in Chile and Peru and, of course, the lush and expansive tropical rainforests across the Amazon basin. The value of these resources, while being a key driver

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Awakening the Tiger: Vietnam’s surge in the global economy

Articles / ASEAN, China, Due Diligence, Europe, Foreign investment, global economy, supply chains, USA, Vietnam / 05/2024

Vietnam has witnessed substantial growth lately, recovering rather abruptly from the global chaos caused by the pandemic. Since then, the nation has welcomed a surge in foreign direct investments (FDI) and seen its manufacturing sector expand which, combined, have been the backbone of its economic recovery. The reason has, at least in part, been as

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Will they stay or will they go?

Articles / Africa, China, Due Diligence, France, Geopolitics, Russia / 04/2024

France’s historical connections with Africa reflect a deep-rooted economic and political relationship. The Gallic nation’s interest in the continent was driven traditionally by the need for natural resources, economic markets and strategic alliances. Yet, Africa as a whole, has now evolved from the colonial era, and in the present-day, demands more equal partnerships and investments

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China and the Philippines: A complex and multifaceted issue with huge economic and security implications

Articles / China, Conflict, Due Diligence, natural resources, Philippines, South China Sea, territorial waters / 04/2024

The main issue revolves around competing territorial claims in the South China Sea. China claims almost the entire sea based on its "nine-dash line" map, which overlaps with the exclusive economic zones (EEZs) and territorial waters of other countries, including the Philippines. This has led to disputes over the control of islands, reefs and shoals,

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The New Cold War

Articles / China, cyberwarfare, Due Diligence, espionage, European Union, Geopolitics, global economy, Iran, money-laundering, North korea, Russia, United States of America / 03/2024

In the evolving network of global relations, a New Cold War landscape has emerged, marked by intensifying geopolitical tensions among the world's major powers. The United States, the European Union and their allies, find themselves in an increasingly complex standoff with nations like Russia, China, North Korea and Iran. This modern Cold War, unlike its

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American Business in China: Navigating China’s Open Doors and Invisible Barriers

Articles / China, Due Diligence, Geopolitics, South China Sea, Taiwan, USA, world economy / 03/2024

History reveals that China has been a particularly appealing market for US investors, lured by the immense 1.4 billion population consumer base and exponential economic growth. That being said, recent changes in geopolitical tides have brought challenges. There now exists heightened regulation, increased geopolitical tension and a significant slowdown in the Chinese economy that has

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China and her Asian enemies: the battle for the Indo-Pacific territories

Articles / China, Due Diligence, Economy, Geopolitics, India, Indo-Pacific, Korea, South China Sea, Taiwan / 02/2024

The Indo-Pacific region’s strategic sea lanes, rich fishing grounds and potential oil and gas reserves have made it a hot point for geopolitical rivalry and confrontation. The future of the region – which stretches from Eastern Africa to the Western Americas – depends on China’s resolve to realise its ambitions – and the degree to which her

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