In this podcast, a joint production of CSIS’s CogitAsia and the China Innovation Policy Series (CIPS), we explore how China’s tech innovation drive fits into the country’s wider economic picture. To gain a sense of whether the Chinese government’s initiatives…
A week of farmer unrest as protestors are shot in Madhya Pradesh, Maharashtra announces a total loan waiver program, and Uttar Pradesh struggles to find money for its waiver program; Karnataka puts the brakes on wind power; Madhya Pradesh and…
In this episode, we dig into China’s technology innovation efforts and explore how China has become the tech workshop of the world. To give context to China’s efforts to innovate in technology, Dr. Scott Kennedy, director of the CSIS Project…
States can now borrow ODA directly from lenders for infrastructure projects; Haryana will cut power to areas with high rates of non-payment and exempts solar equipment from tax; Delhi ranks first in internet readiness; Rajasthan experiments with private power distribution;…
India, the world’s second most populous country, has a challenging energy agenda. It faces a growing oil and gas import bill, has an ambitious 2022 renewable energy target, and is undergoing major power distribution and coal reform to meet electricity…
By Tushar Madan — Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Digital India initiative is dramatically expanding citizens’ access to information and has put more government services online — increasing transparency and accountability. However, a significant portion of the population lacks Internet access…
By Qiu Mingda — With Secretary of State Rex Tillerson visiting Beijing March 18-19 to discuss North Korea and other challenges in the relationship, Washington, D.C. observed a kind of informal “China High-Tech Day” on March 16, 2017. Three different…
How did China come to dominate the metallurgical industry? Michael Komesaroff of Urandaline Investments argues China’s incorporation of foreign science and technology played an essential role. In addition, developing massive capacity by constructing large, advanced metallurgical plants which, in conjunction…
By George Abonyi — The recent CSIS study, Reinvigorating U.S. Economic Strategy in the Asia Pacific, presents clear recommendations for a focus on Asia and develops a compelling case, based largely on the region’s growing aggregate role in the global…
State governments are setting new records for bond issues; South Korea to help renovate Delhi’s main train station; Rajasthan will cover farmers’ increased power costs; the new chief minister of Tamil Nadu wins a confidence vote; Mumbai’s new airport has…
