Earlier in March, events of the US-China summit in Anchorage, Alaska, eclipsed the less-publicised – but more important – publication of China’s fourteenth five-year development plan 2021-2025.  From a business and economics perspective, growing tensions between the world’s two largest economies form a major backdrop to any analysis of global development in the decades to come. These tensions are the direct corollary of the strategic development directions being taken by Beijing and Washington, not an exogenous shock that should be viewed as a simple confrontation between the superpowers jostling for hegemonic dominance.  With these considerations in mind, let us first look…

Join The Currency

Sign up today: Full annual membership for just €200.

Don’t miss out on what is going on with our daily unique stories from our team of skilled journalists and insightful commentators.

Members of The Currency get full access to over 2,500 exclusive interviews, investigations, and analysis, plus over 180 podcasts.

Annual membership is just €200 for the first year, a saving of €100.

Or try The Currency for the first month for a special introductory rate of €5, a saving of €20.

Cancel at any time.

To become a member today click here.