Country
China
Does China Have a New European Ally in Slovakia’s Prime Minister?
By Matej Šimalčík and Filip Šebok
Robert Fico’s trip to China had underwhelming economic outcomes, yet it brought Bratislava into much closer political alignment with Beijing.
China Is Recalculating Its Middle East Policy
By Tommy Steiner
Iran experiences diplomatic distancing with Chinese characteristics.
Indonesian President Vows to Defend Sovereignty in South China Sea
By Sebastian Strangio
Prabowo Subianto's comments came four days after he signed an agreement in China that appeared to recognize Beijing's expansive maritime claim.
China’s Commodification of Minorities
By Natasha L. Mikles
Beijing’s preferred form of ethnic minority culture is a sanitized simulacrum featuring plays, theme parks, and other government attractions aimed at Han tourists.
Mongolia’s Prime Minister Looks to Boost All-Important Economic Ties With China
By Sumiya Chuluunbaatar
Mongolia and China seem to be moving forward on long-hoped-for cross-border infrastructure and joint energy projects, while stepping up technology cooperation.
How Will China React to Donald Trump’s Second Term?
By Brian Wong
Parsing Trump’s China policy – and China’s likely response.
The China-Japan Travel Visa Spat
By KAWASHIMA Shin
Beijing wants Japan – and only Japan – to offer reciprocity.
The Grand Strategy Behind China’s Rise
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Zeno Leoni.
Did Indonesia Just Capitulate to China on the South China Sea?
By Sebastian Strangio
Over the weekend, the two nations signed a joint development agreement that refers to "overlapping claims" in the disputed waterway.
China Declares Baselines Around Disputed South China Sea Shoal
By Sebastian Strangio
The move was a direct response to the Philippines' enactment of two new laws aimed at strengthening the country's own maritime claims.
Nepali PM to Travel to China on First Bilateral Visit
By Sudha Ramachandran
Prime Minister Oli is widely regarded as “pro-China.” His visit to Beijing will only deepen that perception.
China, Indonesia Sign $10 Billion in Deals as Prabowo Visits Beijing
By Muhammad Zulfikar Rakhmat and Yeta Purnama
The deals included a controversial agreement on economic activities in areas around the Natuna Islands in the South China Sea.