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More Chinese Companies Sanctioned by the US Over Russia Trade
By Bonnie Girard
Over time, the scope of the Entity List has broadened. In turn, the number of China- and Hong Kong-based companies on the list has skyrocketed.
Navigating AI Competition: The Case for Human-Centric Approaches in China-US AI Dialogues
By Mathew Jie Sheng Yeo and Hyeyoon Jeong
Rather than assessing who’s “winning” the China-U.S. military AI competition, more attention should be redirected to bilateral discussions on stemming that competition.
Why the Nuclear Revolution Matters in an Era of Emerging Great Power Competition
By Alex Alfirraz Scheers
Amid intensifying competition between China, Russia, and the U.S., it bears repeating: Nuclear wars cannot be won.
Chinese General Li’s Ill-Timed Visit to Pakistan
By Ghulam Ali
By sending its top army official to Pakistan on the anniversary of a prominent separatist leader's death, China risks inadvertently fanning the flames of anti-China resentment in Balochistan.
Why Australia’s Motion on Taiwan Won’t Shake the Current Australia-China Relationship
By Jade Guan and Michael Clarke
The timing of Australia’s Senate motion rejecting China’s interpretation of U.N. Resolution 2758 seems puzzling, especially given the recent efforts to stabilize relations with China.
China’s Leader Xi Jinping and Top General Meet US National Security Adviser
By Ken Moritsugu and Huizhong Wu
Jake Sullivan’s trip to Beijing this week was part of a multi-year effort to keep China-U.S. tensions from spiraling into conflict.
Africa, China, and the Race for Critical Minerals: A New Focus for FOCAC?
By Yixin Yu
Despite the broad scope of topics covered at FOCAC, one crucial area remains notably underrepresented: mining and critical minerals.
Despite Trump’s Harsh Rhetoric, He Would Likely Bring a Respite to Chinese AI Companies
By Nico Han and Grace Shao
U.S. determination to stem China’s AI development will continue regardless of the incoming leadership, but a Democratic administration could be more effective in rallying international allies.
China Prepares to Hand Over Refurbished Naval Facilities, Warships to Cambodia
By Sebastian Strangio
According to a report by Radio Free Asia, the base, including a 300-meter deep-water pier, will be transferred to the Cambodian navy next month.
China Isn’t Poised to Invade Taiwan – But Beijing Might Benefit From That Perception
By Thiago de Aragao
China’s approach to Taiwan is less about an actual invasion and more about the strategic use of tensions to gain leverage – and shore up CCP legitimacy.
What’s at Stake as 2 Hong Kong Journalists Await a Verdict in Sedition Trial?
By Kanis Leung
The journalists were charged with conspiracy to publish seditious materials under a colonial-era law two years ago.
Bangladesh Must Navigate the Reality of Infrastructure as a Weapon of Foreign Interference
By Anil Wasif
Major infrastructure projects offer developmental benefits while creating vulnerabilities and dependencies. How will Bangladesh balance these concerns amid competition from India, China, and the U.S.?