Region | China and Northeast Asia

Map of Northeast Asia including China, Japan, Republic of Korea, North Korea, Mongolia and Hong Kong.

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View our expert commentary and informed analysis on the latest developments in Northeast Asia, including China, Japan, the Republic of Korea, North Korea, Mongolia and Hong Kong.

Griffith Asia-Pacific Strategic Outlook 2024

Discover the region's challenges and opportunities for sustainable development in the Griffith Asia-Pacific Strategic Outlook 2024! Read More

China’s Two Sessions 2024: highlights from green development, energy transition, green finance, carbon market and Belt and Road Initiative

JING ZHANG AND CHRISTOPH NEDOPIL  | China’s annual Two Sessions[i] opened on 4 March 2024 and lasted for seven days (typically, the… Read More

China coal exit: Opportunities for China-led financing of early phase down of coal-fired power plants in Pakistan and Vietnam

Download PDF CHRISTOPH NEDOPIL, LAWRENCE ANG, MATT CARPIO AND MENGDI YUE | 30 MINUTE READ Executive summary Prevalent… Read More

Climate-resilient micro-, small-, and medium-sized enterprises in Mongolia: Understanding challenges

DHARA SHAH, TAPAN SARKER AND ROB HALES, BAYARMAA KHURELCHULUUN AND ODONTUYA SUKHBAATAR | 15 MINUTE READ | Download PDF As… Read More

China’s investment in the Asia Pacific: 2023 report

Download PDF  CHRISTOPH NEDOPIL, JING ZHANG AND LILI MI Key findings China’s Asia-Pacific engagement through construction and non-financial investments… Read More

Unveiling the mysteries of the dragon year: Power, significance and predictions

COLIN MACKERRAS |  The dragon year began on 10 February. The… Read More

China Belt and Road Initiative (BRI) Investment Report 2023

CHRISTOPH NEDOPIL WANG  |   Griffith Asia Institute and Green Finance and Development Center joint report | 40-MINUTE READ | Key findings… Read More

Regional Outlook | Household consumption, domestic demand, and challenges to China’s grand economic rebalancing

HUI FENG AND CHENG TANG | 30-MINUTE READ | Download PDF Introduction In recent years, China has emphasised the… Read More

COP28 Brief: Unpacking China’s stance and unravelling implications

JING ZHANG AND CHRISTOPH NEDOPIL  | Griffith Asia Institute Policy Brief | 20-MINUTE READ | Download PDF Introduction China has placed significant… Read More

Unlocking the green future: Understanding China’s green finance landscape

CHRISTOPH NEDOPIL WANG AND MATHIAS LUND LARSON  |  The concept of green finance stands as a beacon for steering businesses towards sustainable… Read More