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The Sudden Death of China’s Former No. 2 Leader Li Keqiang Comes as a Shock
By Kanis Leung
Li, who was premier from March 2013 to March 2023, passed away from a heart attack at age 68.
Philippines Drops Chinese Funding For Three Railway Projects
By Sebastian Strangio
The cancellations do not appear to be directly related to the ongoing tensions with China in the South China Sea.
China’s Former Premier Li Keqiang Dies at 68
By Emily Wang Fujiyama and Kanis Leung
An English-speaking economist, Li was considered a contender to succeed then-Chinese Communist Party leader Hu Jintao in 2013.
China and the US Appear to Restart Military Talks
By Associated Press
A U.S. Defense Department official will travel to China for the Xiangshan Forum, potentially marking a new start in military relations.
Is China Killing Its Fledgling Golden Geese?
By Jeremiah May
The East Asian countries that escaped the middle income trap did so on the backs of strong private enterprises. China is hamstringing its own corporate giants.
Holding the Line Against China’s Maritime Bullying: The Philippines Sets a New Standard
By Lisa Curtis
The Philippines’ bold and creative moves to defy China provide a powerful example to the other Southeast Asian nations on how they, too, can resist Chinese interference.
Sri Lanka Allows a Chinese Research Ship to Dock at Colombo
By Bharatha Mallawarachi
The vessel had been expected to conduct research with Sri Lankan state institutions, but permission was granted only for replenishment.
The Taliban’s Quest for Foreign Funding Starts With China
By Aarish U. Khan
The Taliban are focusing on the countries that are most likely to be interested in investing in Afghanistan, notwithstanding its human rights record or potential for violence.
From a Global Summit, the Belt and Road Forum Has Become a Venue for China’s ‘Old Friends’
By Andreea Brînză
The BRF is no longer attracting new faces and expanding China’s influence, as it once did.
António Guterres Should Act on China’s Genocide of the Uyghurs
By Omer Kanat
Photo ops with genocidaires discredit his legacy, his office, and the United Nations as an agent of world peace.
China Announces Removal of Defense Minister, 2 Months After He Was Last Seen in Public
By Christopher Bodeen
Li Shangfu is the second senior Chinese official to disappear this year, following former Foreign Minister Qin Gang.
How China-Israel Economic Ties Factor Into Beijing’s Approach to the Gaza War
By Bai Peng
Israel is a key locus for Chinese investments in both infrastructure and technology. How is this close economic relationship impacting China's diplomacy during the Israel-Gaza conflict?