Economy

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  Economy

  2022-07-22

  String of debts: Sri Lanka's cautionary tale of doing business with China

  Once called the crown jewel in Beijing's 'string of pearls', Sri Lanka is saddled with debt and unused infrastructure that could easily be converted to military use.

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  Economy

  2022-07-15

  Regional economies feel the impact of Iran's product dumping

  Iranian goods have been saturating marketplaces from Syria to Yemen, to the detriment of local business and agriculture, economists say.

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  Economy

  2022-07-11

  Iran continues to pursue deceptive practices to evade sanctions

  Shady dealings by the Iranian regime include oil and contraband smuggling, maritime piracy and money laundering activities. Inside Iran, citizens are engaging in near-daily protests.

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  Economy

  2022-06-29

  Violence at Balochistan mines spotlights grievances over Chinese investment

  'For decades, Chinese companies have been plundering our resources,' said one politician. Anger over growing Chinese influence in Balochistan has spurred militant groups to ally with each other.

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  Economy

  2022-06-24

  'Blackmail': Russia threatens world famine with blockade of Ukraine

  Moscow is demanding sanctions be scrapped in exchange for re-opening Ukrainian seaports. At the same time, Russian forces are looting and selling Ukrainian grain, observers say.

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  Economy

  2022-06-15

  Chinese loans partly to blame for Pakistan's economic crisis

  Soaring inflation and heavy reliance on Beijing's predatory loans have enabled China to leverage 'debt trap diplomacy' in Pakistan, analysts say.

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  Economy

  2022-06-02

  China's hoarding exacerbates Russia-sparked world food crisis

  Beijing has made a series of massive grain purchases, sending the price of corn to historic highs amid a worsening global food crisis caused by Russia's seizure of Ukrainian wheat.

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  Economy

  2022-05-12

  Russia, Iran face another consequence of pariah status: no spare parts

  The consequences of Russia's invasion of Ukraine and of Iran's missile programme and funding of regional proxies have forced both regimes to scramble for basic car and airplane parts.

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  Economy

  2022-03-29

  Opportunity knocks: Russian traders in China seek profit as Ukraine war rages

  As Western sanctions bite, both Russian and Chinese businesspeople predict a 'good opportunity' to increase bilateral trade and profits.

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  Economy

  2022-03-23

  Balochistan residents welcome pick of non-Chinese firm to mine copper, gold

  Bitter experience with Chinese firms steered Balochistan into picking a Canadian-Chilean consortium.