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Powerplay in the Pacific: A Little Competition Doesn’t Hurt
By Vanshika Saraf
From policing assistance to digital infrastructure, strategic competition has led to better terms and more options for the Pacific Island nations.
China’s Legal Warfare Closes a Beloved Tibetan School
By Marie Miller
A private vocational school in Qinghai has been forced to close for unspecified violations. Critics see a continuation of Beijing’s war on Tibetan language education.
The Geopolitical Logic of Humanitarian Aid Amid the COVID-19 Pandemic
By Catherine Putz
How and why did the U.S, China, and Russia allocate humanitarian aid during the COVID-19 pandemic?
A Philippine Withdrawal Hardly Marks the End of the South China Sea Clash
By Sarang Shidore
The challenge for the various parties is to insulate the China-Philippines tussle from broader regional and global tensions.
An American Pastor Detained in China for Nearly 20 Years Has Been Released
By Eric Tucker and Didi Tang
David Lin, 68, was detained after he entered China in 2006, later sentenced to life in prison. Now he’s back in the United States.
Upcoming Biden-Xi Talks Won’t Rehabilitate China-US Relations
By Denny Roy
As it stands, the usefulness of high-level bilateral discussions is largely limited to performing for each side’s domestic audience.
Fintech Partnership With Africa a Must for India to Secure Edge Over China
By Elizabeth Roche
A high-visibility event like the fourth India-Africa Summit would go a long way in injecting new vigor into ties.
China-Africa Summit Shines a Spotlight on Eswatini, Taiwan’s Lone Partner in Africa
By Shannon Tiezzi
Taiwan’s last foothold on the continent is built on personalized diplomacy with Eswatini’s absolute monarch.
China-Africa Summit 2024: The Octopus’ Embrace
By Ram Singh
While FOCAC showcased ambitious plans for mutual economic growth, a more intricate dynamic lies beneath, reminiscent of an octopus’ embrace – tightening, entangling, and often constricting.
The Logic of China’s Careful Defense Industry Purge
By K. Tristan Tang
Rather than a full-on anti-corruption effort, the targeting of certain defense officials is part of China's larger plan to remake its military-industrial complex.
Hong Kong Slams US Congress for Passing a Bill That Could Close Its Representative Offices
By Kanis Leung and Elsie Chen
China promised “resolute countermeasures” if the full Congress passes a bill that would shutter Hong Kong’s representative offices over the city’s reduced autonomy.
China’s Renewed Ambitions in Cabo Verde, the Frontier Between Africa and the EU
By Melanie Shi
It’s no coincidence that China’s new push in the island nation focuses on energy and digital development.