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Mekong Nations Pledge to Bolster Anti-scam Efforts in 2025
By Sebastian Strangio
China says it is leading regional efforts to crack down on online scamming operations and other transnational criminal activities.
With Trump Back in the White House, the Age of Free Trade Could Be Coming to an End
By Sami Bensassi and Agelos Delis
China did very well in a rule-based trade system. But it’s far less clear how the country will sustain its surging exports in the more protectionist world envisioned by Trump.
US State Legislatures’ Approach to China in 2023-24: The National Context
By Flora Yan
Correlations between state and national policy, cross-state coordination, and future directions under a second Trump presidency.
Sri Lankan President Seals Several Deals in China
By Rathindra Kuruwita
China’s Sinopec has agreed to set up an oil refinery with an investment of $3.7 billion in Hambantota.
China’s Last-minute Preparations for Trump 2.0
By Muhammad Murad
What is China up to with its diplomatic outreach to U.S. allies Japan and the EU before Trump’s inauguration?
How Taiwan Balances Cybersecurity With Human Rights in Resisting China
By Michael Caster and Liu I-Chen
Taiwan’s approach to cybersecurity governance is not only a lesson in resisting cyber threats from China but also an important bulwark against Beijing’s attempts to set repressive digital norms.
China in Pakistan’s Power Sector: The Hidden Costs Behind Pakistan’s Energy Overcapacity
By Nishant Yadav
Contracts with Chinese power producers have left Pakistan footing a massive bill for inefficient supply – all while electricity shortfalls continue.
In First, China’s VP Will Attend US Presidential Inauguration
By Shannon Tiezzi
After a surprising invitation from Donald Trump, Xi Jinping is sending his vice president, Han Zheng, to Washington.
China’s FM Calls on Southeast Asia to Tackle Online Scamming Scourge
By Sebastian Strangio
Wang Yi told ASEAN ambassadors that scamming poses “serious threats to the vital interests of citizens from China and other countries.”
What Actions Did US State Legislators Attempt to Take on China in 2024?
By Flora Yan
Analyzing 290 legislative proposals introduced in 44 states.
When American TikTok Refugees Found a Home on China’s RedNote
By Anna Ge
After the U.S. government threatened to ban TikTok, American users discovered an unlikely haven: Xiaohongshu, a Chinese social media app.
Beijing’s Targeting of Taiwan’s Undersea Cables Previews Cross-Strait Tensions Under a Trump Presidency
By Hans Horan
We can expect China to test the resilience of the Taiwan-U.S. partnership under Trump with more gray-zone operations.