What the People’s Republic of China Can Learn from Japan on Population Aging
An aging population can have a dramatic impact on a country’s economy but Japan has shown that innovative approaches and policies can help mitigate the effects
University-Industry Collaboration at the Heart of Knowledge-Based Economic Growth
The Republic of Korea and the People's Republic of China offer 4 lessons for developing countries to strengthen their higher education systems and innovation capacities.
Reviving Connectivity and Diversifying Trade in Central Asia
In Central Asia, it once took up to 58 hours and $318 for a cargo truck to cross a border. Countries in the region are working together to streamline the process for goods and services to move across borders.
Let’s Scale Up Remote Sensing Technology to Better Evaluate Projects
Remote sensing technology can be a cost-effective tool to help international development practitioners monitor project outcomes
How a Spike in Trade with PRC Has Reduced Income Inequality in Viet Nam
Viet Nam is a particularly good case to measure the impact on income inequality of rising trade with the People's Republic of China.
Human-Centered Design: Putting People at the Heart of Urban Transport Infrastructure Planning
ADB is helping a new tech hub in the PRC respond to user needs as it develops a sustainable public transport system.
Lessons Learned on Electrifying PRC Urban Buses
The PRC’s experience in putting low-carbon buses on their city roads can inform other countries interested in the technology.
Will Trade Tensions Dim Christmas Lights?
This holiday season, Christmas tree lights will still flicker despite the US-PRC trade tensions. But if the conflict rages, they may be dimmer next year.
Why Imposing Trade Tariffs Backfires in an Interconnected World
Production value chains in Asia and beyond will be severely affected by the US-PRC trade tensions.
Can Coordinated City Clusters Take Off in the PRC?
The PRC can learn from international examples of metropolitan governance, adapting them to its own urban development requirements.