The South China Sea is at present the epicenter of geopolitical tensions. The body of water is an arm of the western Pacific Ocean located near South East Asia. Situated thousands of nautical miles away from the U.S., tensions in the region have long sought the administration's attention. Here's a look at why the South China Sea is of strategic importance to us and the world order.
What You Need To Know To Understand China's Hegemonic Designs In The South China Sea
This article covers everything you need to know about the South China Sea, the epicenter of geopolitical tensions.
Related
EV Tug Of War - China's Quest For EV Dominance Vs. U.S. Pursuit Of Self-Reliance
Competition between the two major powers.
China Grapples With Growing Youth Unemployment Crisis
The social problems created by youth unemployment could shake the Chinese Communist Party's firm hold on society.
China’s Rare Earth Prices Surge
Motors in electric vehicles are powered by magnets mostly made of neodymium, a rare earth metal almost entirely mined in China. Since 2018, Beijing has raised the price by nearly 80%.
Latest
RCM/TIPP Economic Optimism Index Weakens in December
Consumers turn gloomy as the holiday season begins.
TIPP Indexes Methodology
The RealClearMarkets/TIPP Economic Optimism Index is the earliest take on consumer confidence each month and predicts with high reliability monthly changes in sentiment in well-known polls by The Conference Board and the University of Michigan. Began in February 2001, the Indices were developed by TIPP for its media partners
EV Tug Of War - China's Quest For EV Dominance Vs. U.S. Pursuit Of Self-Reliance
Competition between the two major powers.
Electric Vehicle Industry Faces Challenges Amid Lower Demand And Falling Profits
High-interest rates are a major factor in slowing EV demand.