In 2023, China was both the largest producer and importer of coal, and the largest importer of oil. It’s also the largest importer of lithium, and controls 60% of the world’s lithium mining capacity.

From the Oscar-winning Parasite (2019) and Netflix-topping Squid Game (2021) to K-Pop phenomenon BTS, South Korea has achieved exceptional critical and commercial success in film, television, and ...