Africa's attractions
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European policymakers are starting to realize that Africa's economy, its political stability and good governance will be influenced more by the political attention, trade and investment it receives from China than with the aid supplied by Western nations. Europe needs a major shift in its economic growth, investment and trade strategy towards Africa in order to continue its influence over the continent.
Publication Name: The World Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0043-9134
Year: 2007
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A yen to trade
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Japan's economy in the early 21st century is far bigger than China's, but movements on the Chinese stock prices have a much greater impact on global markets. A discussion on why Japan is struggling to maintain its financial dominance in Asian markets and looking for help from the U.S. and U.K. is presented.
Publication Name: The World Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0043-9134
Year: 2007
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Giant steps in Asia: Outsourcing: China and India
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India and China are emerging as the main threat to western economies. Outsourcing is expanding not only in the telecommunication sector with the increasing number of call centers but also in the financial, medical and software sectors.
Publication Name: The World Today
Subject: Political science
ISSN: 0043-9134
Year: 2005
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