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The recent two‑day visit of China’s foreign minister to Montenegro signals a deepening of economic cooperation between the two nations. For quantitative traders, such diplomatic moves are more than headlines—they can reshape trade flows, create new asset classes, and alter risk‑return dynamics in emerging‑market portfolios. This article examines how to translate geopolitical developments into systematic strategies, using a simple risk‑adjusted performance framework. Geopolitical Context and Market Impact China’s outreach to the Balkans is part of a broader initiative to expand trade corridors, infrastructure financing, and investment pipelines....