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Chinese Foreign Policy

Indonesia-China Tensions in the Natuna Sea: Evidence of Naval Efficacy Over Coast Guards?
By Lyle Morris
Indonesian authorities have seen the value of using Navies in illegal fishing contingencies. Is that a wise idea?

A Strange Cold War Partnership: North Korea and Guyana
By Robert Farley
What did North Korea and Guyana want of each other during the height of the Cold War?

At First Annual Meeting, China-led AIIB Approves First Loans
By Ankit Panda
The Bank is also set to expand its membership roster, focusing primarily on Latin American and African states.

China’s Foreign Policy Needs More ‘Doves’ Like Wu Jianmin
By Dingding Chen
Wu Jianmin was a rational dove, seeking to defend China’s national interests.

South China Sea: Which Countries Are On China's Side?
By Ankit Panda
How many states back Beijing's position on the South China Sea disputes?

ASEAN Foreign Ministers Issue, Then Retract Communique Referencing South China Sea
By Ankit Panda
The statement didn't contain language drastically different from recent declarations, but was issued inside China.

Reality Check: The South China Sea Does Not Define the US-China Relationship
By Dingding Chen
The relationship between the world's two most important countries is far broader than the South China Sea disputes.

Are China and North Korea Trying to Restart Stalled Ties?
By Ankit Panda
Recent high-level bilateral talks between the two partners suggest Pyongyang may be looking to mend ties.

How China Reacted to the Latest US South China Sea FONOP
By Ankit Panda
China's reaction to the latest U.S. freedom of navigation operation was unsurprisingly sour.

The Dolkun Isa Visa Affair: India Mishandles China, Once Again
By Harsh V. Pant
India's bungled handling of Dolkun Isa's visa will have long-term ramifications for Delhi's China policy.

Fear and Honor: The Other Side of US-China 'Thucydides Trap'
By Dingding Chen
China's "assertiveness" is much discussed. What about the role of U.S. fear?

Will China Begin Scarborough Shoal Reclamation After Hague Verdict on South China Sea?
By Ankit Panda
Scarborough Shoal was seized by China in 2012. Reclamation there would be unusually provocative.

Revealed: The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank's First Projects
By Ankit Panda
Do the AIIB's first loans tell us much about the institution's character? Not really.

Foreign Ministers of Russia, India, China Meet in Moscow
By Ankit Panda
Russia, India, and China meet regularly to confer and exchange views on regional and global issues.

Australian Intelligence: China Poised to Take 'Decisive and Provocative' Action in the South China Sea
By Carl Thayer
U.S. and Australian intelligence agencies voice concern about China's recent moves in the South China Sea.

Nepal Looks East to China
By Ankit Panda
Amid a nadir in ties with India, Nepal's prime minister looks to China for an alternate source of economic opportunity.

South China Sea: China Slams US-Philippines Rotational Basing Agreement
By Ankit Panda
China cites the announcement of U.S. access to Philippines bases as evidence of militarization in the South China Sea.

Cooperation Is the Only Way Ahead for US-China Relations
By Dingding Chen
A prominent IR scholar in China argues that Beijing should maintain a cooperative approach toward Washington.

China’s Rise as a Predator State
By Aurelia George Mulgan
Recent developments have dispelled the myth that China’s rise will be peaceful.

South Asia: Tethered to the Middle East; Southeast Asia: Tethered to China
By Akhilesh Pillalamarri
Historically and culturally, the Middle East and Southeast Asia have been tethered to India and China respectively.

Could a Donald Trump Presidency Improve US-China Ties? Chinese Netizens Say Yes
By Dingding Chen
Chinese netizens actually quite like Donald Trump and think he could improve U.S.-China ties.

South China Sea Update: Assessing the US Freedom of Navigation Operation in the Paracel Islands
By Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran
Ankit Panda and Prashanth Parameswaran discuss recent developments in the South China Sea.

Is China’s Silk Road Coming to Europe? Not So Fast
By Andrew Witthoeft
China's attempts to extend the New Silk Road westward have encountered problems.

The 10 Young Chinese Foreign Policy Scholars You Should Know
By Dingding Chen
In 20 years, this group of scholars will shape China’s foreign policy.