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The Rise of DeepSeek: China’s Answer to Silicon Valley’s AI Dominance
By Dingding Chen, Vivian Toh , and Yue Wu
The future for Chinese tech companies will hinge on their ability to turn uncertainty into innovation – and opportunity.
China’s London ‘Super Embassy’ Would Be a Super Surveillance Hub
By Christopher Mung
The U.K. cannot ignore the broader human rights risks that come with China’s request to build a so-called “super embassy.”
China Promises Support to Bangladesh’s Interim Government
By Sudha Ramachandran
Beijing’s extension of a helping hand to the Yunus-led interim government comes at a time when Delhi-Dhaka relations are acrimonious.
Shifting Gears: China’s Advanced EV Hegemony in Central Asia
By Aigerim Turgunbaeva
Economic, political, and environmental trends are accelerating Central Asia’s shift to EVs, and Chinese firms are at the forefront.
China’s Overlooked AI Energy Edge Over the US: Cheaper Energy
By Sara Hsu
Much attention has been given to semiconductors, but it’s time to look at other elements in the AI supply chain that provide China with an advantage – starting with electricity.
The Trump Effect on China-US Strategic Competition: Disruption, Dealmaking, Deterrence
By Mercy A. Kuo
From transatlantic alliances to the Western Hemisphere, Trump is forcing a rethink of conventional assumptions as great power competition heats up.
US Tech Companies Embrace AI ‘Arms Race’ With China – and the Money It Brings
By Shannon Hong
U.S. tech CEOs have a clear financial interest in hyping the AI arms race, and the Trump administration is inclined to agree with that framing.
China vs India: Evolving Security Footprints in Central Asia
By Daniel Balazs
In contrast to India’s well-established bilateral security engagements with Central Asian states, China has been less active beyond the scope of the SCO.
The Big Myth About China’s Low Consumption
By Xiaochen Su
Contrary to popular belief, Chinese consumers already spend much more of what they earn than their American counterparts. Low wages are to blame for stagnant consumption.
The Next Phase of the China-US Trade War Has Begun
By Shannon Tiezzi
As Trump's new 10 percent tariffs on all Chinese imports took effect, China hit back with tariffs and sanctions of its own.
Beyond the Canal: The Real Risk of China’s Engagement in Panama
By R. Evan Ellis
China’s combination of presence, influence, and compromising relationships within Panama’s elite gives it numerous opportunities to exploit. The solution is transparency and good governance.
What Is Iran Doing With 1000 Tons of Sodium Perchlorate From China?
By Daniel Allen, Katherine Michaelson, and Marco Volpitta
The shipment of Chinese sodium perchlorate indicates a rapid rebuilding of Iran’s missile industry since Israeli strikes in October – with Beijing’s help.