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China-Ukraine Relations and Trump 2.0
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Vita Golod.
Are China and the West Falling Apart?
By Gabriele Manca
As economic integration falters, social ties also weaken. Without maintaining these connections, mistrust and misunderstanding will only grow.
What Does the Chinese Public Think of the Belt and Road?
By Syed Inam Ali Naqvi
Interviews offer first-hand insights into how the Chinese people perceive the BRI and its global and domestic implications.
Wang Yi’s First African Tour After FOCAC9 Sets the Tone for Africa-China Relations in 2025
By Huiyi Chen and Aishat Adebayo
Wang’s visits to Namibia, the Republic of Congo, Chad, and Nigeria set the tone for key African aspirations for relations with China in 2025.
As Iran Faces a Crucial Choice, China Has Much at Stake
By Mu Chunshan
On Chinese social media, some want Iran to go nuclear – but others think it should learn from China’s “reform and opening.”
Proposed US State Legislative Actions on China in 2023: 5 Case Studies
By Flora Yan
Breaking down notable activities in five states – Texas, Michigan, Hawai‘i, Florida, and Missouri.
Beyond Missiles and Trade: China’s Use of Cultural Ties to Influence Taiwan
By Yu Ting Chen and Charles K. S. Wu
Besides military tactics and economic statecraft, China leverages cultural and ethnic connections with Taiwan to achieve its political objectives.
China-US Cooperation on the Fentanyl Crisis Is Very Possible
By Marcel Arsenault
Bilateral cooperation on fentanyl can save lives, protect societies and punish drug traffickers.
The Real Roots of Formalism in Chinese Bureaucracy
By Zhuoran Li
Xi blames local leaders’ “lack of responsibility” as the root of formalism. However, interviews with local cadres suggest otherwise
China’s Internal Struggles: The Rising Violence That Could Lead to Foreign Aggression
By Irene Chou
An uptick in “revenge on society” attacks demonstrates the growing discontent at home. The CCP might seek to channel that anger to another target.
Sri Lanka’s Dilemmas Over Chinese ‘Research’ Vessels
By Ajay Darshan Behera
Promises made to India by President Anura Dissanayake in December 2024 must be matched with action.
China’s Economy Took Center Stage in Xi’s New Year Address – as a Positive
By Lewis Eves
Xi Jinping attempted to spin slower growth as a “remarkable” achievement.