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Low recycling awareness behind rapid economic growthRecurring controversy over “waste colonialism”

Exchange rate control remains in Beijing’s hands, not the marketScars from the 2015 surprise devaluation linger

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

North Korean Hacker Group Kimsuky Continues to Target South Korean Government Agencies APT37, APT38 Also Launching Wide-Scale Cyberattacks Could a Nation-State Be Behind the SKT Hacking Incident? North Korean hacker groups have car

15% of China AI Chip Sales to Go to U.S. GovernmentWider Scope for Technology Exchange, Including High-Performance Memory

Ukraine and the EU: “No Territorial Concessions to Russia” The U.S.

Widespread Backlash Against Punitive Tariffs BRICS Leverages Growing Clout to Bolster Unity EU Seeks Partnerships with Japan, Canada, India As U.S.

Part of $530 Billion Stargate Initiative Expected to Be Used as Data Center Site Seeking Breakthrough for Delayed Project Rollout Masayoshi Son, Chairman of SoftBank Group / Photo = SoftBank J

Head-on Clash Over Bailout Amid Default Crisis Hanwha: “Inject Funds to Avert Default” DL: “Diagnose Root Causes First, Consider Workout” Yeochun NCC, South Korea’s third-largest ethylene producer, is teetering on th

Sam Altman admits there were “serious issues” on GPT-5’s launch day. Facing a flood of user complaints since release, OpenAI scales back. Even Chinese competitors are downplaying GPT-5, raising questions about OpenAI’s position. Sam Altman, CEO of

Focus Shifts to Preserving Order in Northeast Asia and the Western PacificU.S. Congress Stresses Need for Permanent Force Presence

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This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

This article is based on ideas originally published by VoxEU – Centre for Economic Policy Research (CEPR) and has been independently rewritten and extended by The Economy editorial team. While inspired by the original analysis, the content presented here reflects a broader interpretation and additional commentary. The views expressed do not necessarily represent those of VoxEU or CEPR.

This article was independently developed by The Economy editorial team and draws on original analysis published by East Asia Forum. The content has been substantially rewritten, expanded, and reframed for broader context and relevance. All views expressed are solely those of the author and do not represent the official position of East Asia Forum or its contributors.

Chinese automakers have slightly reduced discount rates under government pressure. The industry’s crisis continues following the central government’s termination of subsidies. Even BYD faces financial trouble, with many other companies on the brink of survival.