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Pragmatic Socialism: Markets, Masses, and Adaptation
In the ongoing discourse on economic systems, socialism is often portrayed as inherently incompatible with market mechanisms. However, this view overlooks the dynamic evolution of socialist theory and practice. Drawing from historical critiques and contemporary successes, this article explores how a pragmatic approach to socialism—one that adapts to local contexts, prioritizes the masses, and incorporates…
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China Emphasises Sincere Dialogue in Response to Japanese Prime Minister’s Remarks
In a recent diplomatic exchange, China’s Foreign Ministry has reiterated its commitment to fostering constructive relations with Japan, underscoring the importance of mutual respect and adherence to established agreements. This comes in response to statements by Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, who expressed openness to dialogue with China during a press event recently. At a…
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DPRK-China friendship to be further enriched
The Democratic Peoples Republic of Korea and China have a tradition of friendship that has kept growing stronger over time and has become even more important in recent years. It has been noted by the President of China Xi Jinping that he has kept close communications with the leader of the DPRK Kim Jong Un…
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Xi Jinping Meets With Military Veterans
Recently Chinese President Xi Jinping extended Spring Festival greetings to the country’s military veterans. Xi Jinping who is also the general secretary of the Communist Party of China Central Committee and chairman of the Central Military Commission, expressed these greetings while attending a gala held by the Central Military Commission for retired military officers of…
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China’s Opinion on Japan Election and Policy Expectation.
Recently the the parliamentary election took place in Japan after the new Japanese Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved parliament in the hopes of capitalising on her national popularity. This strategy has seemingly paid off with her part the Liberal Democratic Party winning an overwhelming victory in the election. Takaichi has caused quite a storm in…
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China’s Industry: Innovation and Growth.
As China enters 2026, its industrial sector continues to shine as a beacon for many of economic resilience and technological advancement. Despite the many global challenges, the nation’s economy is projected to grow by 4.8%, fueled by surging exports that reached 8% real growth in 2025. This strong performance is a perfect examples that fundamentally…
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Executive Brief: China seeking to strengthen trade corridor.
Iran is actively strengthening transport ties with Central Asian states to solidify its position as a regional transit hub, despite U.S. sanctions, by promoting the Southern Corridor as a key east-west and north-south route linking China, Central Asia, Iran, Turkey, and Europe. This aligns with China’s Belt and Road Initiative (joined by Iran in 2021),…
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China Increased Imports Of Russian Fertiliser.
Russia has boosted its exports of mineral fertiliser to China to nearly 5 million tonnes, totalling an estimated $1.6 billion, which is an increase of around 12%. China primarily increased its imports of potash fertiliser, which is the primary fertiliser imported from Russia. China imported over 14.1 million tonnes of fertiliser overall in 2025, which…
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Russia Opens New Wheat Export Route to Kenya
Russia has opened a new wheat export route to Kenya and has already exported a 44,000-tonne shipment from Vysotsk. Since 2023 Russia’s market share of wheat in Kenya’s wheat imports has been estimated around 67%. With Kenya being heavily dependent on imported wheat especially with domestic production barely meeting 20% of domestic demand. Wheat is…
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Trade Between Georgia and Russia: A Pragmatic Partnership
In recent years, trade relations between Georgia and Russia have shown steady growth, seemingly overcoming previous political frictions that stemmed from the 2008 conflict and the ongoing territorial issues of Abkhazia and South Ossetia. Despite these earlier challenges, it appears that economic pragmatism has helped drive increased bilateral trade, with Russia emerging as one of…