China foreign policy

China’s foreign policy reflects short or medium term planning, far from the myth of generational or centennial timelines.

China’s approach to the Middle East, predicated on a misunderstanding of U.S. strategies, is deeply flawed.

A charm offensive or wolf warrior diplomacy? Both, actually, are a key part of China's diplomatic strategy.

Western analysts often overlook how much of China’s modern-day policy is driven by the collective trauma of its colonial past.

For China, the pandemic was more burden than opportunity. 

Unconventional – and often overlooked – practices form a key part of China’s international influence.

Blamed as the cause of the pandemic, China now has to confront severe political, diplomatic, and economic challenges.

By shipping medical supplies to European countries, China is seeking to boost its image as a responsible global leader.

Which countries received China’s praise – or its scorn – over their COVID-19 assistance ultimately boils down to diplomatic interests more than reality.

With Beijing turning inward to battle the new disease, progress on the foreign policy front may be delayed.

What should we expect from Beijing this lunar year?