British Expat Reflects on Three Decades Living in China
British author Chris Ruffle discusses his thirty years of living in Asia, including establishing a vineyard and a Scottish-style castle in rural China.
British author Chris Ruffle discusses his thirty years of living in Asia, including establishing a vineyard and a Scottish-style castle in rural China.
A video argues that trade infrastructure between Canada and China, and deals between the EU and South America and India, represent durable realignments that cannot be quickly reversed. The piece contends that wealth will follow these shifting allegiances rather than political cycles.
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A video presents ten countries — including Guyana, Ethiopia, Mongolia, Vietnam, and Kazakhstan — as higher-growth investment destinations compared to the US and UK, citing projected GDP growth figures for this century. Countries such as Qatar, Ghana, Azerbaijan, and China/Hong Kong are also listed alongside arguments for offshore banking and citizenship diversification.
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Brazil published a regulation on May 7, 2026, allowing Chinese citizens to enter without a visa for short-term stays. The exemption took effect on May 11, 2026, and is valid until December 31, 2026.
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