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China foreign policy
Why China's Love for Putin Is Dangerous
By David Gitter
Chinese admiration for Putin's hardline policies could put pressure on Beijing to follow suit.
Is China Threatening or Defending the Postwar Regional Order?
By Jin Kai
China believes that it is defending, rather than upsetting, the post WW2 regional order.
China’s Goals in South America
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's main goals in South America are economic, but it also hopes to win public and political support.
China's Role in the Middle East
By Shannon Tiezzi
Dr. John Calabrese on what's at stake for China in Iraq and Beijing's strategy for Middle East engagement.
Where Would Beijing Use External Distractions?
By J. Michael Cole
Should the CCP find itself in dire straits, could provoking external conflicts boost its legitimacy at home?
China’s Deafening Silence on Iraq
By Zachary Keck
The Iraq crisis again shows that even as China demands major power status, it remains entirely unwilling to act like one.
Is China Changing Its Approach to Maritime Disputes?
By Jin Kai
China may be shifting its strategy from "reactive assertiveness" to proactive engagement.
Soft Power vs. Salami Slicing: China's Dilemma
By Shannon Tiezzi
China's belated response to the oil rig crisis demonstrates the limits of its regional soft power.
In South Sudan Conflict, China Tests Its Mediation Skills
By Shannon Tiezzi
Driven by commercial interests, China is taking the unusual step of mediating between rival South Sudanese factions.
Beijing's ‘China Threat’ Theory
By Shannon Tiezzi
China refuses to acknowledge that its neighbors might have legitimate reasons for concern.
Why Are China's Neighbors So Afraid of Her?
By Yang Hengjun
Chinese people need to reflect on why their words and actions are so frightening to other countries.
At CICA, Xi Calls for New Regional Security Architecture
By Shannon Tiezzi
Xi sees CICA as the basis for a new regional security architecture for Asia, replacing the current alliance system.