Jan Lehman

This photo taken from a boat on October 2, 2019 shows port facilities at a Chinese-owned oil refinery plant on Made Island off Kyaukphyu, Rakhine State. Photo: Ye Aung Thu/AFP
Dangers of a Chinese debt trap for Myanmar
China’s pattern of increasing its influence in the world, and Southeast Asia is no exception, often translates into supporting authoritarian...
A deserted street is pictured in Wuhan in China's Hubei province on March 2, 2020. Photo: AFP
Economies and societies fear spread of novel coronavirus
The viral outbreak in China has led to one of the worst economic setbacks to the Chinese economy, affecting the global economy as well.
This aerial photo taken on March 10, 2020 shows an almost empty street in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province. Photo: AFP
Impact of corona virus epidemic on Chinese economy
China’s reaffirmation that it can meet its economic and social development targets in 2020 despite the coronavirus epidemic displays a false sense of...
This aerial photo taken on March 10, 2020 shows an empty street in Wuhan in China's central Hubei province. Photo: AFP
Coronavirus threatens China’s global and regional standing
The outbreak of the novel coronavirus has posed a new challenge for China, and particularly its economy, which is still reeling from its slowest...
This photo taken on March 15, 2020 shows barriers set up to block off a street in Wuhan, in China's central Hubei province. Photo: AFP
Rising price of coronavirus, as questions linger regarding outbreak
Near-term prospects for the Chinese economy look grim, as thousands of factory workers have not returned to resume work in factories following the...
Jan Lehman