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China’s Role in the Iran-Saudi Deal May Not Be All That Bad for India
March 21, 2023

China’s Role in the Iran-Saudi Deal May Not Be All That Bad for India

By Sajid Farid Shapoo
New Delhi needs to assess if China’s growing involvement in the Gulf is detrimental to its long-term security interests and the regional balance of power.

Explaining China’s Diplomatic Strategy on Ukraine
March 21, 2023

Explaining China’s Diplomatic Strategy on Ukraine

By Jianli Yang
China has been sending strong signals that it plans to use its economic clout to bring Ukraine to the bargaining table – to Russia’s benefit. 
Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Will Visit China
March 21, 2023

Former Taiwan President Ma Ying-jeou Will Visit China

By Huizhong Wu
Ma’s tenure oversaw a period of warm ties with China, but his controversial trade deal laid the seeds for the anti-China volte face in Taiwanese public opinion.  

Singapore Absorbs Chinese Capital
March 20, 2023

Singapore Absorbs Chinese Capital

By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Angelo Venardos.

China Commits to Another 5 Years of Xi Jinping’s Information Policies 
March 20, 2023

China Commits to Another 5 Years of Xi Jinping’s Information Policies 

By Sarah Cook
The annual legislative and consultative sessions indicate that China’s leaders will not waver from their emphasis on control at home and aggressiveness abroad.

China Sends Military Drones to DRC Amid Fears of Regional War 
March 20, 2023

China Sends Military Drones to DRC Amid Fears of Regional War 

By Robert Bociaga
The DRC has purchased Chinese attack drones, raising concerns about China’s role in exacerbating the DRC-Rwanda conflict.

Why China Wants to Knock India off Its Russia-US High-Wire Act
March 20, 2023

Why China Wants to Knock India off Its Russia-US High-Wire Act

By Neena Gopal
Russia and China are moving toward an alliance. Does India have the means to beat China at its own game with a counter-encirclement?
German Public Opinion in the China Policy Debate
March 20, 2023

German Public Opinion in the China Policy Debate

By Tim Hildebrandt
Growing negative sentiment toward China will increase the pressure on Berlin to moderate its approach toward Beijing.

China’s Xi to Meet Putin as Beijing Seeks Bolder Global Role
March 18, 2023

China’s Xi to Meet Putin as Beijing Seeks Bolder Global Role

By Karl Ritter
Xi will visit Moscow on March 20-22 as speculation grows China is going to push harder for a diplomatic settlement to the war in Ukraine.

The Potential China-Uruguay Trade Deal Risks Fracturing Mercosur
March 18, 2023

The Potential China-Uruguay Trade Deal Risks Fracturing Mercosur

By Igor Patrick
Montevideo is pushing ahead with FTA talks with China – ignoring warnings from neighbors about possible legal and trade action if Uruguay negotiates outside the bloc.

This Week in Asia: March 17, 2023
March 17, 2023

This Week in Asia: March 17, 2023

The Diplomat’s weekly video round-up of Asia news.
What China’s North Korea Policy Reveals About Its Stance on Russia’s War in Ukraine
March 17, 2023

What China’s North Korea Policy Reveals About Its Stance on Russia’s War in Ukraine

By Anny Boc
Those who expect Beijing to agree on tough measures that would put its partnership with Moscow at risk will surely be disappointed. 

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