Belt and Road Initiative for Sustainable Development - BRISD

08/04/2026

A Pragmatic Pivot: Merz in Beijing and the Future of Eurasia By Qaiser Nawab

The air in Beijing still carries the sharp, lingering scent of Lunar New Year firecrackers, but the

20/03/2026

Eid Mubarak!

15/03/2026

https://www.azernews.az/region/255590.html

Humanoid robots have often been viewed as novelties, be it mechanical performers dancing at the 2026 Spring Festival Gala in Beijing, or sparring for applause at the 2026 Consumer Electronics Show (CES) in Las Vegas. Now comes a more consequential question: is the dream of embodied intelligence fina...

15/03/2026

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China’s foreign trade has begun the year with unusual vigour. In the first two months alone, the country’s trade in goods returns to the “double digit era”, recording a 18.3% surge year-on-year. Imports reached 3.11 trillion yuan, up 17.1%.

10/03/2026

https://www.thewashingtonoutsider.com/chinas-18-48-trillion-yuan-imports-and-the-new-global-trade-logic/

For decades, the orthodox view of the Chinese economy focused almost exclusively on its export prowess. However, the granular breakdown of the 2025 data reveals that this operating model has been fundamentally superseded. The resilience of China’s imports now reflects a sophisticated industrial up...

10/03/2026

https://theeuropetoday.com/2026/03/09/chinas-consumer-market-claims-global-top-spot-by-ppp/

On March 6, 2026, during a press conference on the sidelines of China's National People's Congress, Commerce Minister Wang Wentao announced a significant

10/03/2026

https://www.azernews.az/region/255360.html

“For the foreseeable future, China will continue to be the growth engine of the world,” Erik Solheim, former Under-Secretary-General of the United Nations said. According to a government work report submitted Thursday to China's top legislature for deliberation, the country targets an economic g...

06/03/2026

Excited to share Chairman BRISD Mr. Qaiser Nawab's latest piece published with CGTN, where I dive into the intricate pieces of China’s Tech Mosaic. From AI breakthroughs to infrastructure evolution, we explore how these diverse innovations are fitting together to reshape the global digital landscape.

Editor's note: China is not one innovation story but many – emerging from local areas across the nation. In this series, we bring you those stories as pieces of a larger mosaic that, when put together, reveal the full picture of a country on the move.

26/02/2026

Qaiser Nawab, Chairman BRISD, participated in the Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 (PGF), followed by an Iftar dinner at the kind invitation of Federal Minister for Planning and Development & Special Initiatives, Professor Ahsan Iqbal

The Pakistan Governance Forum 2026 — a flagship two-day national dialogue hosted by the Ministry of Planning, Development & Special Initiatives under the theme “Reimagining Governance for URAAN Pakistan” — brought together policymakers, national leaders, civil society representatives, and experts to deliberate on governance reforms and transformational initiatives. Discussions focused on strengthening institutional capacity, advancing digital transformation, accelerating economic growth, and aligning Pakistan’s development pathway with long-term sustainable goals.

Qaiser Nawab shared Iftar with the Federal Minister and other distinguished guests, appreciating Professor Ahsan Iqbal’s visionary leadership and his consistent emphasis on structured reforms, knowledge-driven growth, and strategic long-term planning. His dedication to governance innovation and national transformation continues to shape a progressive roadmap for Pakistan’s future.

An enriching evening of dialogue, reflection, and collective commitment toward a stronger, more resilient Pakistan.

26/02/2026

https://thegulfobserver.com/the-new-spring-decoding-the-shift-in-chinas-2026-consumption/

As the 2026 Spring Festival draws to a close, the data emerging from China’s domestic market offers more than just a glimpse into a holiday peak; it provides

26/02/2026

https://heraldstar.net/the-dragons-digital-leap-how-china-is-redefining-the-frontiers-of-ai-and-robotics/

By Qaiser Nawab As the dust settles on the Chinese New Year celebrations of 2026, the global technology landscape finds itself staring at a new reality. While traditional fireworks illuminated the skies over Beijing and Shanghai, a different kind of brilliance was being showcased on television scree...