Tom Fowdy is a British political and international relations analyst and a graduate of Durham and Oxford universities. He writes on topics pertaining to China, the DPRK, Britain, and the U.S.
The Group of Seven has long framed itself as an elite forum consisting of the world's most "prominent" economies. However, there are many problems with its format and purpose.
Seeking "short-term kicks" as opposed to long-term gains, the U.S. government's recent monetary policy has been disastrous, with politicians overheating the money supply by pumping trillions of dollars into the economy in a bid to force restart spending, triggering a tidal wave of inflation.
The recent surge in tourism over the May Day holiday demonstrates the rising optimism, resilience, and strength of the Chinese economy, even as the world falters amidst its challenges.
As the political world climate shifts toward multipolarity, countries are increasingly moving away from relying on the dollar for international finances, looking instead for new means to establish trade and investment on their own terms.
TikTok has become the subject of a concerted mass hysteria campaign by the U.S. government driven by the premise of guilt by association; if it is Chinese, the thinking goes, then it is guilty by default.
Macron's recent visit to China highlights the fundamental importance of cooperation, pragmatism, and engagement as key values in international relations, as opposed to a "Cold War" mentality.
French President Emmanuel Macron and European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen are visiting China. Their visits demonstrate their interest in continuing engagement with the world's second largest economy.
Most major economist groups and international organizations predict that China's economy will grow by 5% this year, in line with its government target. This is an impressive yield and shows the underlying strength of China's economy.