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China urges US to immediately release Maduro, ‘stop subverting Venezuelan regime’
The Chinese government has expressed serious concern over the United States' recent actions against Venezuelan President Nicolas Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores. They were captured during a military ...
China Seeks to Decenter the West in Post-2025 World Order
Ana Palacio discusses China's strategic position to challenge Western dominance and capitalize on the geopolitical shifts initiated during Donald Trump's presidency by 2025....
How Hong Kong can take on a more frontier role in China’s development
Chinese President Xi Jinping has encouraged Hong Kong Chief Executive John Lee Ka-chiu to align with the country's 15th five-year plan, promoting deeper integration between Hong Kong and mainland Chin...
China drills feed info war targeting faith in Taiwan’s defenses
The Chinese People's Liberation Army (PLA) launched new military exercises near Taiwan following the announcement of an $11 billion US arms sale to Taipei, aiming to undermine faith in Taiwan's defens...
Europe has good cause to resist the Second China Shock
Europe faces multiple challenges including aggression from Russia towards Ukraine, uncertainty due to tariffs and threats from the US under Trump's presidency, internal migration issues, and is now co...
US Defence Report Warns India: China Eyes Gains From LAC De-Escalation With India
The US Department of Defense's annual report to Congress on 'Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China 2025' discusses China's motivations for de-escalating tensions ...
Russian ally Belarus is courting both the US and China
Belarus, an ally of Russia in Europe, seeks improved relations with both the United States and China as Russia continues its conflict in Ukraine. Belarusian President Alexander Lukashenko is trying to...
China likely loaded more than 100 ICBMs in silo fields, says Pentagon
The Pentagon claims that China has loaded over one hundred intercontinental ballistic missiles (ICBMs) into missile silos, indicating a significant military buildup. Beijing dismisses these reports as...
Make the Pentagon’s China Report Really Matter
The upcoming annual Pentagon report on Military and Security Developments Involving the People's Republic of China (often referred to as the China military power report) will likely emphasize the ongo...
'Joke of India's National Security': Jairam Ramesh Slams Centre After China Claims Role In Mediating India-Pak Conflict
Congress Member Jairam Ramesh has criticized the Indian government following Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi's assertion that Beijing mediated during an India-Pakistan conflict in May 2025. Ramesh re...
China’s rebuilding of Micronesian airport runway raises alarm in US
The rebuilding of an airfield on Woleai Atoll in Yap State, Micronesia, by Chinese companies has raised concerns among U.S. defense analysts about China's expanding influence in the western Pacific....
U.S. Treasury Secretary Bessent Invites India, Australia To G7 Critical Minerals Summit
U.S. Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent invited India and Australia to attend the G7 finance ministers' meeting focused on securing critical minerals supply. The inclusion of these two countries highlig...
And Now, Taiwan? Not So Fast...
An article by Lluís Uría discusses the complexities surrounding Taiwanese independence and involvement with international bodies. The author warns against hasty actions towards formal recognition or s...
Why North Korea’s Kim Jong-un is hailing ‘invincible’ Russia ties in new year message
North Korean leader Kim Jong-un highlighted military cooperation with Russia in his new year message, focusing on troops aiding the Russian side in Ukraine. Analysts suggest this underscores plans to ...
South Korea's Lee to visit China from Jan. 4-7 as Seoul seeks to restore ties
South Korean President Moon Jae-in’s successor, Lee Jae-myung, is set to embark on his inaugural trip to China from January 4th to the 7th. The purpose of this visit includes discussing ways to foster...
China is now the good guy in climate change
The article highlights China's positive impact on global climate change initiatives, particularly focusing on its significant advancements and contributions towards clean energy despite previous criti...
China’s business chamber faces moment of truth in Indonesia
The China Chamber of Commerce in Indonesia (CCCI) celebrated its 20th anniversary on January 9th with Indonesian and Chinese officials emphasizing the importance of ongoing bilateral trade relations v...
Zoltán Fehér and Valbona Zeneli in The National Interest
Zoltán Fehér and Valbona Zeneli published an article entitled 'Europe’s China Awakening' on November 24th, 2025, in The National Interest, discussing Europe's evolving perceptions and responses toward...
‘CEO monk’ scandal: China creates new oversight body for Buddhist clergy
The Buddhist Association of China has established its first supervisory body, aimed at improving oversight of monks' conduct following the scandal involving Shi Yongxin, former Shaolin Temple abbot wh...
Nordic officials reportedly dismiss Trump’s Greenland claims
According to Financial Times reports, Nordic diplomats assert that intelligence does not support recent US concerns about Russian and Chinese naval presence near Greenland, questioning the basis for p...
Britain in talks with Nato to counter China, Russia in the Arctic: UK transport secretary
UK Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander announced that Britain is engaged in discussions with NATO allies regarding how to enhance Arctic security against potential threats from Russia and China. These...
The Real Reason China and Russia Won’t Try a Maduro-Style Raid
China and Russia are unlikely to carry out operations akin to a military raid conducted by Venezuela's Maduro regime due to the constraints of their own armed forces rather than adherence to internati...
Why China is still struggling to ‘invest in people’
As 2026 begins, China aims to encourage citizens to increase spending for both personal and national benefit. Historically, the Chinese government has been cautious towards relying on consumption as a...
China Names Main Goal of US Operation Against Venezuela
Chinese analysts have identified what they perceive as the primary objective of recent US actions targeting Venezuela. According to these views, the United States aims to secure its influence and cont...
China's Nuclear Warhead Growth Slows, Pentagon Says
The Pentagon has reported that China's expansion of its nuclear arsenal has slowed down recently. This statement comes as part of efforts by both sides to mitigate and stabilize tensions related to mi...
2 supertankers sailing to pick up Venezuelan oil for China make U-turn, ship data shows
According to LSE Group shipping data, two China-flagged supertankers en route to Venezuela to acquire crude oil have U-turned back towards Asia. This comes after US President Donald Trump announced a ...
7 scientists, mathematicians, physicists and experts who moved to China in 2025
In 2025, several academics made notable moves to China: one prominent example includes mathematician Chen Min, who returned from Purdue University to the Eastern Institute of Technology in Ningbo. Ano...
India Monitoring Dumping, Security Concerns As China Increases Footprint In Volatile Bangladesh
India is keeping a close watch on security issues as China's presence grows in Bangladesh's medical and infrastructure sectors, amidst ongoing volatility in the region....
Carney’s visit to Beijing could reset Canada-China ties
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau and Chinese President Xi Jinping aim to address trade tensions between their countries, which face significant U.S. tariffs. The meeting in Beijing is expected t...
Bookshelf: China may not be a superpower
Renowned historian Frank Dikotter argues in his book that China's image as a superpower may be exaggerated. According to the historian, the Chinese Communist Party has been weakened and is far from be...
Europe’s real threat is its own inner ‘demon’, not Russia: former Chinese envoy
China's longest-serving ambassador to the US, Cui Tiankai, asserts that Europe has made a mistake by considering Russia as its primary security threat. Instead, he argues, Europe's real danger lies wi...
Global China Hub report featured in CNA
On December 16th, 2025, a report by Global China Hub Associate Director Kitsch Liao and nonresident fellows Nik Foster and Santiago Villa was highlighted in CNA....
Greater Bay Area assets poised to lead surge in China’s expanding C-REIT market
According to Deloitte China's Ryan Wu at the APREA GBA Conference, Greater Bay Area assets are expected to drive demand as China's commercial real estate investment trusts (C-REITs) market expands. Th...
Pentagon report hyping China military buildup distorts facts, untrustworthy: expert
An unnamed expert criticizes the Pentagon's report as misleading and inaccurate regarding the Chinese military build-up. The expert asserts that the report fails to depict the true situation and lacks...
Chinese spy? Propagandist? Former Confucius Institute director tells his story
Zeng Jinghan took up the role of director at Lancaster University's Confucius Institute in 2018 with plans to write a memoir similar to Richard Crossman’s cabinet minister diary. Zeng mentions that hi...
Cambodia, Thailand Willing to Deescalate Border Conflict, Chinese FM Says
Chinese Foreign Minister claims Cambodia and Thailand are willing to de-escalate their border conflict after China increased its diplomatic mediation efforts....
Not China’s H-1B: The Rocky Road Ahead for the K Visa
China introduced its K visa as part of its efforts to attract global talent but has not yet made it practical or widely accessible....
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