India’s China Challenge: Foreign Policy Dilemmas Post-Galwan and Post-Covid

Strategic Autonomy ◽

The paper analyzes the challenge to India from China, and the dilemmas faced by India in shaping an appropriate response. A two-level theory analysis indicates that some diminishing cooperation is possible at the global level, for example over environmental issues. However, regionally, this has been overtaken structurally by increasing sharp confrontation along the Himalayas and by rising geopolitical and geo-economic competition across Asia and the Indo-Pacific. This has been overlaid in 2020–2021 by the particularly negative effect on Indian relations with China of the clashes and casualties at Galwan and the impact of Covid-19. Given this sharpening challenge, the paper finds that India’s cherished axiom of full strategic autonomy now has to be tempered in its response by balancing dictates, particularly in the light of Stephen Walt’s balance of threat model. India’s responses pose various dilemmas in terms of effectiveness and counter-productiveness. Geopolitically, dilemmas continue to revolve for India around how far to invoke a Tibet Card and a Taiwan Card in its One China policy; and how far India can shape an immediate web (in effect around China) through strengthening security links with Vietnam, Mongolia and South Korea. Dilemmas also follow from how far India should pursue tighter security/military arrangements with more powerful China-concerned states like Australia, Japan, France, and above all, the United States. Geo-economically, India’s dilemmas revolve around how to respond to the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) and to China’s Maritime Silk Road scheme. Looking forward, an important factor will be how far India pulls away from Covid-19 disruption to the economy, and how far it will need to divert long-term economic funding away from immediate short-term military projects.

Investment will drive solid Taiwanese growth in 2020

Emerald Expert Briefings ◽

10.1108/oxan-db250466 ◽

2020 ◽

Keyword(s):

Social Services ◽

Trade Diversion ◽

The United States ◽

Ageing Population ◽

Content Type ◽

China Trade ◽

Growth Prospects ◽

Economic Partnership ◽

Subject Taiwan growth prospects. Significance Taiwan’s GDP grew by 3.38% year-on-year in October-December 2019. This is an acceleration from 2.6% year-on-year growth in the second quarter to 3.0% in the third. Consumer spending has grown steadily, while investment reshoring and exports to the United States have grown even more strongly due to trade diversion designed to mitigate the impact of US-China trade tensions. Impacts Taiwan is not currently part of the Asia Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and its exclusion may limit its trade opportunities. If Taiwan learns from Japan’s experience of adjusting to an ageing population, automated social services could emerge as leading sectors. The president has a renewed mandate to introduce reforms aimed at raising wages and creating jobs, especially in high-skill industries.

Analysis of the Impact of RCEP on China’s Mining Market

Probe - Environmental Science and Technology ◽

10.18686/pes.v3i1.1370 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 3 (1) ◽

pp. 1

Author(s):

Zhiwei Lu

Keyword(s):

Mining Industry ◽

The United States ◽

Inflation Expectations ◽

Regional Trade ◽

New Period ◽

Potential Risks ◽

Economic Partnership ◽

High Level ◽

RCEP (Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership), a modern, comprehensive, high-level and mutually beneficial agreement was signed, which marks the official establishment of the free trade zone with the largest participating population, the most diverse membership structure and the greatest development potential in the world. Benefited from RCEP, the regional trade liberalization can be achieved and the rising global inflation expectations can be reached. The mining industry, especially the metal industry, may usher in a new period of development opportunities. However, potential risks still need to be paid attention to. For example, the implementation of RCEP is far less than expectations; the situation of Sino-US trade has further deteriorated; and the implementation of economic stimulus policies in Europe and the United States falls out of expectations.

THE IMPACT OF US POLICY ON ECONOMIC INTEGRATION IN THE ASIA PACIFIC ON THE THRESHOLD OF THE THIRD DECADE OF THE 21ST CENTURY

International Trade and Trade Policy ◽

10.21686/2410-7395-2020-2-71-87 ◽

2020 ◽

pp. 71-87

Author(s):

K. O. Chudinova

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Regional Integration ◽

The United States ◽

Chinese Economy ◽

Asia Pacific ◽

Production Networks ◽

The Us ◽

Economic Partnership ◽

The Trump administration’s economic policy has led to increased uncertainty, disruption to global value chains, decline in trade in the Asia-Pacific region. Amid the US withdrawal from the Trans-Pacific Partnership, revising NAFTA, imposing tariffs, decoupling from the Chinese economy, Japan, China and other economies in the Asia Pacific are trying to develop new mechanisms to increase stability in the region and protect their production networks. One way to improve the situation is to conclude intra-regional and inter-regional free trade agreements, the number of which is increasing. At present, there are two competing mega-FTA projects of China and Japan – the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership and the Comprehensive and Progressive Agreement for Trans-Pacific Partnership. The United States is with moderate success developing its own format of a free and open Indo-Pacific, which is partly a counterbalance to the RCEP. The US also concludes bilateral agreements, such as first phases of trade deals with Japan and China. However, winning the negotiating table, the United States can seriously lose in competitiveness, as regional integration develops further and often without the participation of America.

THE INFLUENCE OF SCOTTISH ACCOUNTANTS IN THE UNITED STATES: THE EARLY CASE OF THE SOCIETY OF ACCOUNTANTS IN EDINBURGH

Accounting Historians Journal ◽

10.2308/0148-4184.24.1.117 ◽

1997 ◽

Vol 24 (1) ◽

pp. 117-141 ◽

Cited By ~ 10

Author(s):

T. A. LEE

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

General Theory ◽

Research Program ◽

The United States ◽

The World ◽

Early Case ◽

The Impact ◽

Chartered Accountants ◽

The U.S

This study represents part of a long-term research program to investigate the influence of U.K. accountants on the development of professional accountancy in other parts of the world. It examines the impact of a small group of Scottish chartered accountants who emigrated to the U.S. in the late 1800s and early 1900s. Set against a general theory of emigration, the study's main results reveal the significant involvement of this group in the founding and development of U.S. accountancy. The influence is predominantly with respect to public accountancy and its main institutional organizations. Several of the individuals achieved considerable eminence in U.S. public accountancy.

Long-Term Employment Outcomes among Female Cancer Survivors

International Journal of Environmental Research and Public Health ◽

10.3390/ijerph17082751 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 17 (8) ◽

pp. 2751 ◽

Cited By ~ 2

Author(s):

Christine C. Ekenga ◽

Eunsun Kwon ◽

BoRin Kim ◽

Sojung Park

Keyword(s):

Cancer Survivors ◽

Employment Status ◽

The United States ◽

Employment Outcomes ◽

Hours Worked ◽

Professional Workers ◽

Working Age ◽

The Impact ◽

Female Cancer Survivors

Advances in early detection and treatment have led to a growing population of female cancer survivors, many of whom are of working age. We examined the relationship between cancer and long-term (>5 years) employment outcomes in a nationally representative sample of working-age women in the United States. Data from nine waves of the Health and Retirement Study were used to examine employment status and weekly hours worked among cancer survivors (n = 483) and women without cancer (n = 6605). We used random slope regression models to estimate the impact of cancer and occupation type on employment outcomes. There was no difference in employment status between cancer survivors and women without cancer at baseline; however, during follow-up, cancer survivors were more likely to be employed than women without cancer (odds ratio (OR) = 1.33, 95% confidence interval (CI): 1.11–1.58). Among 6–10-year survivors, professional workers were less likely (OR = 0.40, 95% CI: 0.21–0.74) to be employed than manual workers. Among >10-year survivors, professional workers averaged fewer weekly hours worked (−2.4 h, 95% CI: −4.4–−0.47) than manual workers. The impact of cancer on long-term employment outcomes may differ by occupation type. Identifying the occupation-specific mechanisms associated with the return to work will be critical to developing targeted strategies to promote employment in the growing female cancer survivor population.

“We Are Doing These Things So That People Will Not Laugh at Us”: Caregivers’ Attitudes About Dementia and Caregiving in Nigeria

Qualitative Health Research ◽

10.1177/10497323211004105 ◽

2021 ◽

pp. 104973232110041

Author(s):

Candidus C. Nwakasi ◽

Kate de Medeiros ◽

Foluke S. Bosun-Arije

Keyword(s):

The United States ◽

Structured Interviews ◽

Dementia Caregivers ◽

Term Care ◽

Awareness Campaigns ◽

Knowledge Deficit ◽

People With Dementia ◽

Qualitative Descriptive ◽

Some Nigerians, in their effort to make sense of dementia symptoms, use descriptions that may stigmatize people with dementia and their families. This qualitative descriptive study focused on the everyday understanding of dementia and the impact of stigma on the caregiving experiences of informal female Nigerian dementia caregivers. Semi-structured interviews were conducted with a purposive sample of 12 adult informal female caregivers in Nigeria and analyzed for themes. Afterward, results were presented to focus groups of 21 adult Nigerians residing in the United States for more contextual insight on the findings. The three major themes were misconceptions about dementia symptoms, caregiving protects against stigmatization, and stigma affects caregiving support. Overall, we argue that knowledge deficit, poor awareness, and traditional spiritual beliefs combine to drive dementia-related stigmatization in Nigeria. Strategies such as culturally appropriate dementia awareness campaigns and formal long-term care policies are urgently needed to help strengthen informal dementia caregiving in Nigeria.

Understanding contributors to quality of care in long-term care and changes under COVID-19

Innovation in Aging ◽

10.1093/geroni/igaa057.3509 ◽

2020 ◽

Vol 4 (Supplement_1) ◽

pp. 960-960

Author(s):

Sara Luck ◽

Katie Aubrecht

Keyword(s):

Quality Of Care ◽

Long Term Care ◽

The United States ◽

Control Measures ◽

Qualitative Description ◽

Care Staff ◽

Term Care ◽

Abstract Nursing home facilities are responsible for providing care for some of the most vulnerable groups in society, including the elderly and those with chronic medical conditions. In times of crisis, such as COVID-19 or other pandemics, the delivery of ‘regular’ care can be significantly impacted. In relation to COVID-19, there is an insufficient supply of personal protective equipment (PPE) to care for residents, as PPE not only protects care staff but also residents. Nursing homes across the United States and Canada have also taken protective measures to maximize the safety of residents by banning visitors, stopping all group activities, and increasing infection control measures. This presentation shares a research protocol and early findings from a study investigating the impact of COVID-19 on quality of care in residential long-term care (LTC) in the Canadian province of New Brunswick. This study used a qualitative description design to explore what contributes to quality of care for residents living in long-term care, and how this could change in times of crisis from the perspective of long-term care staff. Interviews were conducted with a broad range of staff at one LTC home. A semi-structured interview guide and approach to thematic analysis was framed by a social ecological perspective, making it possible to include the individual and proximal social influences as well as community, organizations, and policy influencers. Insights gained will improve the understanding of quality of care, as well as potential barriers and facilitators to care during times of crisis.

Assessing the Impact of the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership on ASEAN Trade

Southeast Asian Economies ◽

10.1355/ae38-1f ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 38 (1) ◽

pp. 133-154

Author(s):

Sithanonxay Suvannaphakdy ◽

Keyword(s):

Economic Partnership ◽

The Influence of Logistics Mode on Cross Border E-commerce Business Scale

E3S Web of Conferences ◽

10.1051/e3sconf/202123503006 ◽

2021 ◽

Vol 235 ◽

pp. 03006

Author(s):

Xiaohui Hu

Keyword(s):

United States ◽

Regression Analysis ◽

The United States ◽

Intermodal Transportation ◽

Road Transportation ◽

Cross Border ◽

Logistics Mode ◽

Transportation Logistics ◽

China’s cross-border e-commerce companies are facing the problem of high logistics cost caused by excessive reliance on road transportation in domestic logistics link. In the long-term development, crossborder e-commerce companies in the United States have adopted the intermodal transportation logistics mode, which can reduced the domestic logistics costs. In order to study the impact of intermodal-transportation logistics mode on the scale of cross-border e-commerce companies, this paper selects the relevant data of Hub Group, the first intermodal marketing company in North America, makes multiple regression analysis, and draws the following conclusion: the intermodal-transportation logistics mode of highway and railway collaborative transportation is conducive to the expansion of cross-border e-commerce business scale.

Motivations behind individuals’ energy efficiency investments and daily energy-saving behavior: The case of China

International Economics and Economic Policy ◽

10.1007/s10368-021-00521-6 ◽

2021 ◽

Author(s):

J. K. Perret ◽

V. Udalov ◽

N. Fabisch

Keyword(s):

Energy Efficiency ◽

Energy Saving ◽

Western Europe ◽

Peer Pressure ◽

China Policy ◽

Beijing Area ◽

Daily Energy ◽

Sociocultural Background ◽

AbstractThe impact of environmental motivations on the individual’s decisions regarding investments in energy efficiency and the adoption of energy-saving habits are analyzed for a representative sample of Chinese inhabitants from the larger Beijing area, replicating a comparative study on Western Europe. For the considered type of energy efficiency investments and daily energy-saving activities similarities and discrepancies between the two regions are discussed in regard to their sociocultural background as well as governmental regulations. The study provides empirical evidence that for Chinese environmental issues if all only play a tertiary role after monetary and regulatory incentives. The findings could suggest that in China policy programs aimed at raising environmental awareness and forming pro-environmental motivations might not lead to an increase in energy efficiency investments and daily energy-saving activities and the Chinese government’s interests in this regard might be better served by implementing corresponding incentives via regulations. In the long-term. However, social peer pressure might affect a change in the Chinese mentality.