Newsletter By 2020-01-17
The U.S. is losing control over the Middle East, wrote ANBOUND scholars. The fragmentation of geopolitical space in the Middle East to six forces has had a huge impact on global politics and economy. That will cause the Middle East, a world geopolitical turmoil to enter a weak equilibrium. The region may lose balance and fall into conflict; on the other hand, conflicts and disputes would be prolonged. The order restructuring in the Middle East will become out of reach.
>>ANBOUND’s researchers demonstrated four types of enterprises, incl. central state-owned enterprises, local state enterprises, foreign and privately owned companies in the Chinese market. All of which exist in different levels of the economy and are nestled in the social structure. Ultimately, forming a unique group termed the “Quaternary Structure”. Private enterprises are currently in a state of survival and development where their importance and influence are still at insufficient levels. In facing these largely structural problems, strong structural reforms need to be carried out. Otherwise, the status and the survivability of private enterprises in China will be difficult to change in the short term.
>>The grand scheme of Tesla to invest in China just kicked off, and too early to say whether China will be able to reap its returns from its Tesla investment. ANBOUND’s industry analysts said that Tesla’s “uncanny good luck” must be viewed from a mix of perspectives. Firstly, Tesla stumbled upon a right time, with an “opportunity” being presented by the U.S.-China Trade War. A trade war in any shape or form is never good for trade and investment. Therefore, the Chinese government’s investment in Tesla has provided it with many conveniences along with market space. From the perspective of the country, if Chinese car manufacturers can move beyond the amount of state subsidies they would receive, and how large their investments can potentially be from venture capital, instead focusing on improving their learning capabilities, improving the design as well as manufacturing process of their EV (Electric Vehicles) and learning from Tesla, then China’s big gamble on Tesla would have paid off.
>>Former Malaysia’s Minister for International Trade and Industry (MITI), current Special Parliamentary Select Committee Chairman YB Dato’ Sri Mustapa Mohamed, together with the Honorary Advisor of the Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce & Industry of Malaysia (ACCCCIM) Datuk Tan Teow Choon, had a breakfast meeting at ANBOUND Malaysia Research Center. Dato’ Sri Mustapa hoped that ANBOUND could play a more important role in Malaysia-China economic and trade relations. He also pointed out that mutual benefits should be the basis of bilateral cooperation.
>>Econsult Solutions, Inc. (ESI) and Penn IUR co-host an event Building a Hyperconnected City. The event purpose is for an interactive discussion on findings from a year-long global assessment of smart city solutions. Presenters and panelists will explore how cities can go beyond current smart solutions to become 'hyperconnected' hubs generating large economic, social, and environmental benefits by linking key elements of their urban landscape - from transportation to public health and security, government to business and residents. Speakers will provide an overview of the study's research objectives, demonstrate how cities are using technology to generate return on investment, and explore how others can develop their own playbook to become hyperconnected leaders. Date: Thursday, January 30, 2020 Time: 8:30 AM - 12:00PM Location: Perry World House, 3803 Locust Walk, World Forum Philadelphia, PA 19104. Click
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