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China-Pakistan’s ‘All Weather Friendship’ Gets Rebuff From Taliban
By Shanthie Mariet D’Souza
Beijing has sought to press the Taliban, on behalf of Pakistan, to deal with the TTP. The Taliban remain unmoved.
Philippines, China Again Clash at Two Disputed South China Sea Shoals
By Sebastian Strangio
The confrontations at Scarborough and Sabina shoals indicate that Beijing has no intention of easing off on its pressure campaign in disputed waters.
Is Gwadar a White Elephant Project?
By Eve Register
From the port to the new airport, Chinese projects in Gwadar have fallen far short of expectations.
Between Trump and China: Will Hungary’s Orbán Manage a Balancing Act?
By Sebestyén Hompot
There seems to be a clear contradiction between being pro-Beijing and pro-Trump. How will the Orbán government manage this?
Second Major Rebel Group Says It Is Ready For Talks With Myanmar Junta
By Sebastian Strangio
The announcement by the Myanmar National Democratic Alliance Army is a sign of China's growing efforts to shape the direction of the conflict in Shan State.
Marriage of Convenience: How the European Far Right and Far Left Converged on China
By Ivana Karásková
Both extremes of Europe’s political spectrum are finding common ground in their alignments with China, raising concerns about foreign influence.
With Visit to Angola, Biden Claims the US Is ‘All in on Africa’
By Trevor Lwere
U.S. Africa policy is often viewed through the prism of competition with China. If so, the United States has a long way to go to catch up.
China Deepens Its Engagement With Taliban-Ruled Afghanistan
By Ghulam Ali
China has vastly increased economic engagement with Afghanistan as it eyes a new node in the Belt and Road Initiative.
EU-US Cooperation on China and Taiwan
By Mercy A. Kuo
Insights from Mor Sobol.
European Business Confronts China Head On
By Bonnie Girard
European companies are more bold in addressing the Chinese government with difficult issues than many of the elected leaders of Europe.
Chinese Demand for Rosewood Empowers Some of Africa’s Deadliest Terrorist Groups
By Adam Rousselle
Chinese smuggling rings have been instrumental in the illegal trafficking of rosewood. They also provide support to terrorist groups in West Africa and Mozambique.
Will the Trump Administration Save TikTok? What’s Next for the Platform
By Chelsea Toczauer
The social media app’s survival in the U.S. will hinge on its ability to secure legal wins, build political alliances, or adapt structurally to evolving demands.