All tagged International

One Belt, One Road - What's the end game?

In recent years, the Chinese government has been promoting its One Belt, One Road (OBOR) initiative as a key strategy for expanding China's global influence and promoting economic growth. In this blog, we will provide an overview of the OBOR initiative and examine its goals and implications for China and the wider world.

The Quad - The Fight for the Indo-Pacific

The Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, commonly known as the Quad, is a strategic partnership between the United States, Japan, Australia, and India. The Quad was established in 2007 as an informal dialogue among the four countries to discuss security and economic issues in the Indo-Pacific region. However, the Quad disbanded soon after due to disagreements among the member countries. In 2017, the Quad was revived, and it has since become a significant force in the region, aimed at promoting a free, open, and inclusive Indo-Pacific.

Interview with Dominic Johnson-Hill of Plastered8

Dominic Johnson-Hill arrived in China in 1992 with a passion for adventure. In 2005, he opened the first Plastered store to celebrate his love for Beijing using images he collected over his many years in China. Now a regular on TV and radio in China, Dominic prides himself on continually reinventing the brand to move with the fast pace of Beijing.

PMA had the opportunity in summer of 2016 to sit down with Dominic and interview him about his upcoming projects, ideas, and the future of Plastered 8