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Ralph Jennings
Correspondent, Political Economy
Ralph Jennings joined the Political Economy desk as a Senior Reporter in August 2022 having worked as a freelancer since 2011. Ralph previously covered news for Thomson Reuters in Taipei and for local newspapers in California. He graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication.
Ralph Jennings joined the Political Economy desk as a Senior Reporter in August 2022 having worked as a freelancer since 2011. Ralph previously covered news for Thomson Reuters in Taipei and for local newspapers in California. He graduated from University of California, Berkeley with a bachelor’s degree in mass communication.
Languages Spoken:
English, Mandarin
Chinese tourism to Japan has plunged amid a diplomatic feud. But Japan’s travel sector is holding up – and its airlines have even made some gains.
With more countries joining the visa exemption list and more points of entry for other passport holders, travel to China has never been easier.
China has ‘already proposed some projects’ in Nepal, as it looks to tap the country’s huge hydropower resources and sell power to India.
Jensen Huang’s expansion plan highlights Silicon Valley chip designer’s reliance on TSMC as AI demand accelerates.
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Former Portuguese prime minister says Beijing is ‘scoring more points’ in a ‘volatile’ world through economic growth, diplomatic victories.
New president says private capital and international cooperation essential to funding infrastructure projects across continent.
Regulators accuse one of the world’s biggest travel platforms of abusing market power, with analysts warning of wider industry scrutiny.
Vietnam’s exports of the pungent fruit to China rose by US$500 million in 2025 as the country emerges as a serious rival to Thailand.
With firms waiting for import approval from Beijing, one reseller said finding H200 chips has gotten harder – even on the black market.
Analysts expect any pre-summit talks to focus on deliverables such as easing semiconductor curbs and boosting agricultural sales, setting the stage for Xi and Trump.
But Beijing is likely to conclude that further action would be counterproductive, according to the investment bank.
China’s average effective tariff rate estimated to be as low as 1.3 per cent in 2025, helping it secure raw materials and build soft power.
The fund predicts lower US tariffs and efforts to raise consumer spending may boost economy, though forecast short of last year’s growth.
Chip giant TSMC plans to build a ‘gigafab cluster’ in the US, with Taiwan committing to US$500 billion investment under a new trade deal.
Survey by American Chamber of Commerce in China finds that expectations for Sino-US ties have ‘improved significantly’.
As the US reverses Biden-era restrictions, Beijing likely to take advantage – without compromising own industry, analysts say.
Crude, copper and iron top Canada’s exports to China, as prime minister seeks to mend relationship with Beijing.
Analysts urge China to protect strategic interests abroad after unexpected announcement, which is likely to push up oil import costs.
Amid fears of potential mineral export curbs by Beijing, Japanese industry is bracing, and Tokyo appears keen on a united international response.
Chinese tourist flows to Japan could plunge to as low as 4.8 million this year from 9.3 million in 2025 amid political dispute, survey finds.
Strong export growth and US dollar weakness are expected to bolster the currency, the bank says.
Japanese control of chemical used in semiconductors could prove significant, analysts say.
As Year of the Horse approaches, tourism operators are saddling up to capture enthusiasm for equestrian activity.
While Tokyo’s corporate leaders stay home amid fallout from prime minister’s remarks on Taiwan, Beijing prepares to welcome South Korean president and top executives.
Strict flight rules and economic headwinds are forcing scrutiny-wary tycoons to rebase aircraft in places such as Singapore or downgrade to commercial cabins.
Indian nationals will now be able to apply for Chinese visas online as Beijing and New Delhi gradually move to normalise economic ties.
Laos could present a real challenge to other players in China’s vast durian market due to its low costs and logistical advantages.
A slump in the won is making South Korea increasingly affordable for mainland tourists just as China warns against travel to Japan.
Beijing sees Mexico’s move as driven by a wider US pressure campaign – and could take retaliatory measures, analysts say.
