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The Inner Workings of a Chinese Embassy
By Zhuoran Li
Few things illustrate the fragmentation of Chinese foreign policy better than the operation of the country's embassies overseas.
‘America First’ and Threading the Needle on Tech Sovereignty
By Corey Lee Bell and Elena Collinson
A disproportionately hardline policy from the incoming Trump administration could ultimately see a more isolated U.S. lose the tech war, and a great deal more.
Taiwan’s Struggle to Retain Diplomatic Allies
By Huynh Tam Sang and Truong Tuan Kiet
Taiwan hopes to hold on to its 12 diplomatic allies with technological incentives and diplomatic engagement. But China’s economic power and internal politics among Taiwan’s allies make this far more difficult.
China Unveils $1.7 Trillion Package to Address Mounting Local Debt Woes
By Lizzi C. Lee
Despite comprehensive plans, market skepticism persists amid limited consumer stimulus and lingering long-term fiscal challenges.
The UK Carves Its Own Path on China
By James Jennion
The new government should be careful in determining whether the rewards of a friendlier approach to China truly outweigh the risks.
Debunking the Myth of Malaysia’s Economic Overdependence on China
By Jaideep Singh
Some observers claim that the country has become too reliant on China for its own good – but the data says otherwise.
What Does Trump’s Re-election Mean for China?
By Mu Chunshan
Gauging the reactions from both the Chinese public and the government to Donald Trump’s return to the White House.
Myanmar Junta Chief Embarks on First China Visit Since Coup
By Sebastian Strangio
Min Aung Hlaing's visit to Kunming seems to mark a watershed in Beijing's policy toward the country's civil war.
Chinese Investment in Kazakhstan Deepens With $2.5 Billion in New Deals
By Catherine Putz
Although branded as commercial deals, most of the agreements involve a steel and mining company recently acquired and renamed by a state-owned private equity firm in the wake of a tragic mining accident.
Is China Furthering Its Purge of the Defense Industry? Here’s What to Watch.
By K. Tristan Tang
Two key defense industry officials were absent from a political gathering. Is another purge underway?
Trump or Harris? Debate in China Heats up
By Hemant Adlakha
Officially, China has no preference in the U.S. presidential race. But both analysts and social media are increasingly rooting for Trump. Here’s why.
Finland’s Tightrope Diplomacy: Stubb’s China Visit Navigates New Security and Trade Realities
By Hermann Aubié and Wei Shen
While in China, Finland's President Alexander Stubb affirmed bilateral trade interests without compromising Finland’s broader strategic priorities.