Jalil Afridi’s Post

The rise of China and the fear of the West about it have to be seen from a historical perspective. The rise of Europe and its world domination was one of the most unlikely events in the history. It happened due to a combination of luck, necessity, technological advantages, adaptability, better political-religious organisation, etc., despite Europe having neither the population scale nor the land mass. However, all these advantages are now gone/irrelevant, and what now mainly left is only accumulated wealth. Now, China, once the hotbed of technological innovation and political centralisation, has regained its glory. In fact, they now enjoy overwhelming advantages in many strategically important technological arenas. Out of ego (or envy), Europe is making a last-ditch (and futile and self-destructive) attempt to contain the rise of China. Niether they can do it, nor their extended version-the US. China is an idea whose time has come. They now have everything to dominate the world: population scale, unified land mass, highly effective centralised political organisation, technological prowess, military power, etc., while Europe is in shambles and is on the verge of a population replacement and associated political issues. It’s a war they can’t win. But their superiority complex is preventing them accepting the reality and cooperating instead of fighting.

Augusto Soto, «Taking the long-term view», China Daily, September 2024 https://lnkd.in/dAsyjKSu [Highlight: <<how vital it is to «build bridges» to reach a compromise. […] The declaration corresponds to a dialogue in which the visitor defined China and Europe as «two regions that play a central role in the world». […] Contacts at the highest level are still taking place. >>]  #Dialogue #Bridges #Avenues

Despite China's genocide and territorial aggression, including support to Russia, Germany's Chancellor @OlafScholz and France's President @EmmanuelMacron are reverting to chummy trade with totalitarian dictator Xi Jinping. We need to bring a sense of morals back to political economy. Cancel all meetings with Xi Jinping. https://lnkd.in/epMva9rJ

Chilly relations with Beijing mean Mexico now exports more than China to the U.S. for the first time in over 20 years

MADE IN MEXICO, Funded By China. Here's Why Manufacturing In Mexico is Booming. For those of us who want to understand why the Mexican Peso is becoming stronger (a trend that I believe will continue) and why the economy is booming, it's not just because of tourism and expats moving here... it's because Mexico is becoming the new Manufacturing Hub for the Americas. China has been moving manufacturing here as well as many other countries like Germany. This Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) has created significant demand for the Mexican Peso, and currencies move just like most markets, based on supply and demand fundamentals. With free trade between Canada, US, and Mex, it makes sense for other countries to move manufacturing here to Mexico, and produce about 70% of these manufactured goods here. Not only will Mexico supply the US, its biggest trading partner, but demand within Mexico is growing, and it will also supply goods to the rest of Latin and South America, which is a fast-growing market. Watch this video and you will understand why China moved manufacturing here, it gives a whole new meaning to MADE IN MEXICO. While the US focuses on physical wars around the world, China is creating business partnerships and expanding in trade to growth markets like Central America, Africa and Asia. This is another reason why I continue to believe the US dollar will continue to weaken unless Trump takes over the presidency. Trump has already warned China that there will be significant tariffs for goods coming from Mexico backed by Chinese manufacturers based here. If Trump does come into power, this could have an economic effect on the Mexican economy, as it may not become cost-effective to produce here if these tariffs are charged, it's something to think about, especially if we see a resurgence of Made in the US after Trump is elected. For now, I remain bullish on Mexico and manufacturing here, even if Trump does raise tariffs for these goods made in Mexico. The Mexican, Latin, and South American markets only have room to grow. Cheers, Vin https://lnkd.in/e4YaemxK

🌏 China's Export Deluge: A Test for Europe China's response to domestic economic slowdown is an export surge to Europe, challenging EU's trade policies. From solar panels to E-Autos, China's industrial giants are offloading products at cutthroat prices, a strategy that Jörg Wuttke describes as "producing without profit." This trend risks deepening EU-China conflicts. Calls for anti-dumping measures in Europe grow louder, while China warns of retaliatory measures. The situation poses a significant dilemma for European industries, especially those dependent on the Chinese market, like German automakers. Weigh In: How will this impact EU-China relations and European industries? Is a trade war inevitable, or can a balanced approach prevail? #ChinaExports #EUTrade #GlobalEconomy #TradeTensions #BusinessStrategy

Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in Paris on Sunday, kicking off a three-country visit to Europe, his first in five years. On the first leg of his tour, the Chinese leader met with French President Emanuel Macron and Ursula von der Leyen, president of the European Commission, to discuss the war in Ukraine, China’s relationship with Putin's Russia and trade policy. China's subsidies for domestic EV makers were also high on the agenda, as the European Commission is currently investigating whether these subsidies give Chinese carmakers an unfair advantage over their European competitors in the fast-growing market for electric cars. The European Union is a major export partner of China and its importance to the world’s largest exporter is only growing as tensions between the U.S. and China have resulted in a significant drop in U.S. imports from the world’s manufacturing hub. Exports play a pivotal role in fueling China's economic growth, serving as a cornerstone of its development strategy. Since its accession to the World Trade Organization in 2001, China has experienced a remarkable surge in export activity. Driven by its huge manufacturing sector and vast labor force, Chinese exports of goods have grown more than tenfold over the past two decades, climbing from less than $300 billion in 2001 to almost $3.4 trillion last year.

In 2023, China emerged as Pakistan's biggest import source, with imports reaching nearly $12.2 billion, which is a significant 18.6% of Pakistan's total imports. While Pakistan exports goods worth almost $2.6 billion to China annually, this only accounts for 7.3% of its total exports. This presents a strategic opportunity for Pakistan. Given China's position as the world's largest economy and a major business hub, coupled with its land border with Pakistan and less stringent import/export regulations compared to Europe or the US, Pakistan has a chance to significantly increase its exports to China. By capturing a larger share of the Chinese market, Pakistan can diversify its export base and strengthen its economic ties with a crucial partner. #pakistan #pakistannews #pakistaneconomy #pakistanstockexchange #pakistantech #lahore #karachi #islamabad #oilandgas #oilandgascompanies