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The Davos Agenda 2021
Rapid growth in China post-COVID makes it ripe for investment
The resilience of Asian economies has reinforced long-term trends that will continue driving China and Southeast Asia’s growth.
Future of Economic Progress
China to leapfrog U.S. as world's biggest economy by 2028 - think tank
China will overtake the United States to become the world’s biggest economy in 2028, according to the Centre for Economics and Business Research.
COVID-19
How China pays for its COVID-19 medical bills
During a pandemic, how medical costs are shared among the state, insurers and patients has a profound impact on individual wellbeing and welfare.
Mental Health
These are the countries that have the greatest trust in their health services
Malaysians, Australians and Chinese are the most trusting of their healthcare systems, the Ipsos Global Health Service Monitor 2020 finds.
China
'I know your favourite drink': Chinese smart city to put AI in charge
At the Web Summit conference, Danish architecture firm BIG and Chinese tech company Terminus discussed plans to build an AI-run campus in Chongqing.
China
How China set the path for net carbon neutrality by 2060
More than 400 government and business leaders gathered in Beijing to discuss opportunities to transition to a low-carbon economy. Here are some takeaways.
China
A green wave of ESG is poised to break over China
China is seeing an acceleration of ESG awareness and reporting - but companies have a few challenges to overcome in order to truly release this potential.
Cities and Urbanization
Why dockless bikes are the symbol of our future cities
Cities around the world are being redesigned, adapting their urban and transport infrastructure, with one recurring addition: dockless bikes.
Arts and Culture
These are the countries with the most UNESCO World Heritage sites
In total, there are 1,121 monuments listed in UNESCO sites, across 167 countries. This list shows which countries are home to the most.
Beyond Geopolitics
What do China's new economic plans mean for Africa?
African nations must determine a way to tap into the educational, technological, healthcare and sustainability gains in China over the coming decades.
Climate Change
Nature can be China's strongest ally in the fight against climate change
China has pledged to become carbon-neutral by 2060. Nature-based solutions will be key to meeting this goal - and momentum is already building.
India
This is how the populations of India and China have changed since 1800
China and India are the two largest countries in terms of population size. India's population is predicted to reach over 1.6 billion around 2060.
RacetoZero2020
China's plan to launch the world’s largest carbon trading scheme by 2025
China's national emissions trading scheme is designed to include all major industrial sectors. Technical problems have plagued the scheme, delaying it for a further 5 years.
India
As it turns 75, the United Nations is still seen as a force for good
According to an Ipsos survey in 2019, 7 in 10 respondents from 28 countries think that the UN will continue to be a positive force in the world over the next decade.
China
China's imports, exports surge as global economy reopens
China's imports and exports have grown quickly in recent months - with imports increasing by 13.2% in September - suggesting an economic recovery from COVID-19 is underway.